Admission Requirements

To apply for the program, you must complete or meet the following admission requirements:

• Completed Bellevue College Application
• Completed Nursing Application
• $40 Application Fee
• Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
  TEAS must be completed within the valid test period and cannot be taken more than 2 times in the same period. You must take the Version V TEAS test. A minimum score of 74 is required. If you took TEAS at another institution, you need to request an official transcript through ATI (http://atitesting.com/Solutions/PreNursingSchool/TEAS.aspx). A copy of your score report will NOT be accepted.
  
  Valid Test Period for 2012-13 Full-Time Option - From 2/5/11 to 2/3/12

  For more information, contact our BC Assessment Office or 425-564-2243.  
  
  

• Transcripts & General Education Course Requirement
• All general education requirements (39 credits) must be completed before applying to the program.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required with a minimum of 2.0 in any given course.
• If you are transferring credits from another institution, you must submit official transcripts.
• Required general education courses:
  • Starting 2013-2014 Admission, all science courses (CHEM 121, BIOL 241, BIOL 242 and BIOL 260) will have a seven-year time limit and must be taken within seven years prior to application

  Course	Number of Credits
  ENGLISH 101: English Composition I	5
  CHEMISTRY 121: Introduction to Chemistry	6
  BIOLOGY 241: Human Anatomy & Physiology I	6
  BIOLOGY 242: Human Anatomy & Physiology II	6
  BIOLOGY 260: Microbiology	6
  PSYCHOLOGY 200: Lifespan Psychology	5
  MATH 130: Introduction to Statistics	5
  TOTAL Number of Credits	39

  
  
• CMST 280: Intercultural Communication is now a co-requisite course. You will need to complete the course before graduation.
  

• Writing Sample & Interview
  All qualified applicants must take a COMPASS E-Write Test and may have an interview with admission committee and nursing faculty
  
  
• Background Check Report
• Conviction/Criminal History Disclosure
• Immunization Records
• CPR card for Healthcare Providers

Admission Criteria

Selection is based on:

• The number of general education credits completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (with no less than 2.0 in any course)
• Ranking by the TEAS test score with a minimum of 74.  In the event of a tie, GPA ranking will be considered

Application Decision Notification

Applicants for Full-Time Program will be notified in April of admission to fall, winter, alternate list or not qualified. Applicants for Part-Time Program will be notified in November of admission to the program, alternate list or not qualified.