Associate in Applied Science in Nursing

Individuals seeking admission to the traditional associate degree or LPN-to-RN advanced placement track must first be admitted to Ohio University. Students who are admitted to Ohio University and meet the selection criteria are not guaranteed admission to the nursing program. Selection for admission to the nursing program is a competitive process with specific selection requirements.

Interested students should first complete an application to an Ohio University regional campus with pre-associate of nursing listed as your major or complete a change of major to pre-associate nursing if already an Ohio University student.

Potential applicants are responsible for submitting all required information by the deadline. Incomplete files will not be reviewed during selections. For information about changing your major, please make an appointment with a School of Nursing Academic Advisor by contacting a School of Nursing Academic Advisor at your desired program site.

Minimum requirements for Admission for Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Program:

1. The applicant must be accepted to Ohio University. The applicant must submit official transcripts from all previous schools attended, including college, vocational/technical programs, and high school/GED.
2. The applicant must have earned a high school diploma, or a GED.
3. Currently enrolled Ohio University and college transfer students must have an established college grade point (GPA) average of 2.75 or greater on 4.0 scale. If the applicant has other college work, a combined GPA will be calculated. Applicants entering directly from high school (with no college credit) must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. The applicant must have completed courses in algebra, biology, and chemistry at the high school or college level with a minimum grade of “C” or better.
5. The applicant must take the ATI TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, at their own expense and achieve a minimum adjusted total score of “basic” level or greater. Only tests taken within one calendar year of application will be accepted.

Additional Requirement for LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Track:

The applicant must have a current, unencumbered LPN license.

AAS-Nursing Application Deadlines

Ohio University nursing students are required to successfully complete a variety of clinical experiences to satisfy graduation requirements for their degree. Participation in these clinical experiences requires that our students comply with the health and safety requirements of our clinical partners at various sites across the State of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Prior to the start of clinical experiences students will be required to complete other required items.

Failure to complete the requirements by the deadline will result in removal from the course and an inability to progress in the program.