2nd Degree ADN/BSN Program Admission Criteria and Selection
Thank you for your interest in the 2nd Degree ADN/BSN program at Angelo State University. Please read the following information about the admission/application process and follow the instructions on the forms carefully.
This is a self-managed application process for students with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than nursing. Your application is sent directly to the Department of Nursing. Please carefully follow the instructions in this packet and use the checklist below. To ensure your application is processed accurately, it must be complete. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
To be successful, it is strongly suggested that you not hold full-time employment while completing this program.
Application Deadline: April 1
The application deadline is April 1. However, we suggest submitting your application early so every consideration may be given to it. Applicants will be notified of an admission decision beginning in May.
A complete application includes:
- Completed application form
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Please do not send unofficial transcripts.
Program course prerequisites:
- Biology 2423 – Anatomy
- Biology 2424 – Physiology
- Biology 2411 – Microbiology
- Psychology 1303 – Psychology of Adjustment OR
Psychology 2301 General Psychology - Psychology 2404 – Developmental Psychology
- Math 1302 – College Algebra OR Math 1311 – Business Math
- Plus any unmet current core curriculum requirements
Admission requirements:
- GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Completion of all program prerequisites
- Minimum Grade of C on All science courses
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Complete application packet
| Application | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 2nd Degree ADN/BSN Program Application (on-line submittable) | Submitted with transcripts |
| 2nd Degree ADN/BSN Personal Statement (on-line submittable) | Submitted with each application |
| 2nd Degree ADN/BSN Recommendation Form (on-line submittable) | Three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted. The Department of Nursing will contact your references to fill out the form. |
| Student Immunization Record | Completed and signed by physician |
| Criminal Background Check | Through Nursing Department contracted agency |
MEETING PRE-ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE 2nd Degree ADN/BSN PROGRAM.
Selection Process
- A number of factors, including regulatory agencies’ requirements, availability of clinical sites, and university resources, dictate the number of candidates who can be accepted into the AASN program. Because the number of applications exceeds the number of candidates that can be accepted into the program, each complete application submitted by the deadline of April 1 and meeting the above pre-acceptance requirements will be evaluated by a faculty committee utilizing an objective numerical scoring system. Points are awarded in a number of areas including:
- Non-nursing curriculum coursework grade point average (GPA)
- Number of non-nursing semester credit hours completed with a C or better
- Scores on ACT/SAT
- Grades in anatomy and physiology
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
The points are then totaled and each application receives a final score. Top scoring candidates will be accepted into the 2nd Degree ADN/BSN Program and will receive written notification by April 20. These candidates must complete and return the acceptance form by the stated deadline date or their position will be forfeited. Candidates not accepted will be placed on a waiting list until the beginning of the program. After this date, all applicants not accepted will need to submit a new application form to be considered for the next required nursing course sequence, which begins the following fall semester.
