Tennessee State University
A.A.S. degree in Nursing in partnership with
1480 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066
615-230-3293 FAX 615-230-4817
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. High school graduate or a GED score of 50. Applicants with GED scores
below 50 must complete prescribed college level courses with a minimum GPA
of 2.5 (cumulative GPA of 2.50 on high school or completed college work).
2. One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry with
a lab (CHEM 1030) with a grade of C or better.
3. An acceptable score on the pre-entrance nursing examination with emphasis on reading and math scores.
4. A minimum grade of C in each non-nursing required course. Required courses,
with grades of D, must be repeated before review for admission.
5. Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology/Bacteriology courses must have been taken within the last five years of admission to the program.
6. The curriculum plan must be followed in the sequence listed in the catalog. Courses must be taken in the semester listed or may be completed before the required semester.
7. Verification of math competency at the intermediate algebra level by University testing or completion of required courses (developmental math courses or a college level algebra course).
8. Be officially admitted to Tennessee State University and the nursing major.
ADMISSION PROCESS:
Students who meet the admission requirements for the nursing program must
complete the admission process.