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Associates Degree Programs

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Completed application
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
    • Waived if the student has completed at least 15 credits of college level coursework from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent.
    • If the Registrar's Office has reason to believe that a high school diploma is not valid, its authenticity will be validated through the high school listings on the particular state’s department of education website.
  • Official Transcripts for all previous college credit earned
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all previous high school or college education

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Completed application
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
    • Waived if the student has completed at least 15 credits of college level coursework from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent.
    • If the Registrar's Office has reason to believe that a high school diploma is not valid, its authenticity will be validated through the high school listings on the particular state’s department of education website.
  • Official Transcripts for all previous college credit earned
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all previous high school or college education

Program Specific Requirements

BSN (Pre-licensure Program)

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Completed Application
  • High School Transcripts: An official transcript demonstrating a completed high school diploma.
    • Waived if the student has completed at least 15 credits of college level coursework at an institution that is accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent
    • If the Registrar's Office has reason to believe that a high school diploma is not valid, its authenticity will be validated through the high school listings on the particular state’s department of education website.
    • Applicants who have a GED will enroll as a Continuing Education (non-degree seeking) student and complete the following courses: COM100, MAT130, BIO210, and CMP160.  After completion of those credits, students with a 2.75 cumulative GPA may reapply for the BSN Pre-Licensure program.
  • Official Transcripts for all previous college credit earned
  • Behavior and Abilities Form: Submission of the signed Nursing Essential Abilities and Behaviors Form
  • Minimum GPA: a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for all previous high school or college credit

 

Competitive Evaluation Process for the Nursing Core:

Aspen uses a competitive evaluation process to assess student readiness for the Nursing Core. The Nursing Core begins during the session in which students would enroll in SEM101, N110, HCA105, and HCA105L. Students are not guaranteed entry to the Nursing Core. Entry to the Nursing Core additionally requires:

  • Minimum GPA: a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for all Pre-Professional Nursing Coursework.
    • During the competitive ranking process, grades for individual courses, particularly science courses, may also be reviewed when necessary
    • During the competitive ranking process, the number of course withdrawals and retakes the student has had within the last five years may also be reviewed when necessary
  • HESI A2: Minimum required scores for English Composite-80; Math-80; A&P-75.
    • Students who have previously completed the HESI A2 may submit score reports.
    • Scores cannot be older than 12 months prior to the start date of the Nursing Core component of the program
    • During the competitive ranking process, the number of attempts needed to pass the HESI may also be considered when necessary
  • Criminal Background Check: Submission of a passed criminal background check
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card: Submission of a fingerprint clearance card

RN to BSN (Completion Program)

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (i.e. ADN or ASN) or diploma in nursing.
    • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from the ADN/ASN/diploma granting institution.
      • Pending review and approval from the Nursing Admissions Committee, students may be admitted to the university on a provisional basis if their GPA falls below the minimum requirement.
  • Current, unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the United States, a US territory, or Canada. Registered nurses licensed outside of these areas are not eligible. Nursing licenses that show past restrictions may be required to provide additional documentation, even if that past restriction has since been resolved.
  • A minimum of one year of nursing experience as a RN completed within the past five years.

Completion Programs (Business and Education)

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Completion of an associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent.