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Admission Policies For Nursing Students

The School of Nursing admits students in the fall semester. Students must be admitted to the university prior to admission to the Helene Fuld School of Nursing. The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) will be required of all Undergradutate applicants. Applicants that meet the requirements are invited to take NET, which is administered by the Nursing Admissions Coordinator/Recruiter. The Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee and the Dean of Nursing review applicant records for minimum GPA required (2.5), academic readiness, and a passing NET score.

The School of Nursing admits applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, or gender.

Note: Applicants are advised that if they have been convicted of or have pled nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, they may not be eligible for licensure as a professional nurse in Maryland.

There are Three Types of Applicants:


Group I (Applicants without previous college experience)

Criteria:

  1. Qualify for admission to the University.
  2. Achieve 470 or above on each of the SAT components - math and verbal.
  3. Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average in major subjects on high school transcripts.
  4. Achieve a passing score as determined by the faculty on the Nurse Entrance Test. (NET)

Procedure:

  1. Complete the undergraduate application for admissions to Coppin State University.
  2. Identify Nursing as the major of choice on the Application for Undergraduate Admission form.
  3. Complete the application form for the Nursing Program and all necessary documentation.
  4. Complete the application process as required by the Office of Admissions.
  5. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation on the form required by the Nursing Program. (These forms are in the Admission Packet.)
  6. The Office of Admissions will send applicant’s records to the School of Nursing for review.
  7. The Nursing Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee and the Dean of Nursing will review the records to determine applicant eligibility to declare nursing as a major.
  8. Candidates will be invited and required to take the NET based on their eligibility. Candidates must wait until they receive that invitation from the School of Nursing and may only take the NET twice.
  9. Applicants may not take the NET while in need of developmental courses.
  10. The School of Nursing will notify the applicant of their performance on the NET.
  11. Applicants will be notified of their admission or denial to the Nursing Program. This will be done with appropriate counseling from the School of Nursing and/or the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advising.
  12. The School of Nursing will notify the Office of Admissions and the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advising of applicant’s admission or denial to the Nursing Program.
  13. Note: Denial of admission to the Nursing Major does not mean denied admission to Coppin State University.

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    Group II (Applicants who have current or prior enrollment at Coppin in another major, or as unknown.)

    Criteria:

    1. Satisfactory completion of any required developmental courses, ENGL 101 -English Composition I and ENGL 102 -English Composition II. *
    2. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
    3. A passing score as determined by the faculty on the Nurse Entrance Test.

    Procedure:

    1. Complete and submit the application for the School of Nursing and all required documentation.
    2. Obtain and complete an Undergraduate Declaration of Major and Minor Form from the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advisement.
    3. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation on the form required by the nursing program.
    4. The Nursing Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee and the Dean of Nursing will review the application, performance on the NET, and academic record to determine the applicant’s eligibility to declare Nursing as a major.
    5. The School of Nursing will notify the applicant of their performance on the NET.
    6. Applicants will be notified of their admission or denial to the Nursing Program. This will be done with appropriate counseling from the School of Nursing and/or the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advising.
    7. The School of Nursing will notify the Office of Admissions and the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advising of applicant’s admission or denial to the Nursing Program.

    Note: Required science courses must have been taken within five (5) years or less of admission to the Nursing Program.

    Students who have not had biology or chemistry in high school and/or within five (5) years prior to admission are required to successfully pass BIOL 107 -Comprehensive Preview of Life Science. This course must be taken prior to enrolling in any science course required for the nursing program. Registered Nurses are exempted from this requirement.

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    Group III (Applicants who have 25 or more acceptable transfer credits from another college.)

    Criteria:

    1. Complete an Application of Undergraduate Admission for Coppin State University.
    2. Complete a School of Nursing application and any other specified forms required.
    3. Have 25 or more acceptable transfer credits with a grade point average of 2.5 or better. (NOTE: a D is not acceptable for transfer credit for any Major Support courses listed on the NursingProgram of Study.)
    4. Achieve a passing score as determined by the faculty on the Nurse Entrance Test.

    Procedure:

    1. Complete an Application of Undergraduate Admission for Coppin State University and complete the application for the School of Nursing .
    2. Obtain and complete an Undergraduate Declaration of Major and Minor Form from the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advisement.
    3. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation on the form required by the Nursing Program.
    4. The Admissions Office will send your records to the School of Nursing for review.
    5. The Nursing Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee and the Dean of Nursing will review the application, performance on the NET, and academic record to determine the applicant’s eligibility to declare Nursing as a major.
    6. Candidates will be invited and required to take the NET based on their eligibility. Candidates must wait until they receive that invitation from the School of Nursing and may only take the NET twice.
    7. The School of Nursing will notify the applicant of their performance on the NET.
    8. Applicants will be notified of their admission or denial to the Nursing Program. This will be done with appropriate counseling from the School of Nursing and/or the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advising.
    9. The School of Nursing will notify the Office of Admissions and the Office of Undeclared Majors and Academic Advising of applicant’s admission or denial to the Nursing Program.
    10. The School of Nursing will inform the applicant and the Office of Undeclared Majors and Student Academic Advisement of the decision.
    11. The School of Nursing will inform the applicant of the decision.

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