Many more eligible applications are

received than spaces available.

50 spaces are available.

The application period is once a year.

The application is available online from

January 2 until February 1.

Applications submitted after 4:00 pm on

February 1 will not be accepted.

Incomplete applications are not accepted.

Requirements must be completed in the Fall Semester prior

to applying to the nursing program.

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C grade or

better.

Cumulative GPA of prerequisite courses

must = 2.5 or better.

The online application calculates GPA. You can also calculate

your GPA at: http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/forms/calculator/CalculatorV2.php

Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology

= cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better

= no grade less than C = Students may not repeat a Biology

course where the grade is “C” or higher to meet CSM Nursing Program admissions eligibility. Refer to the Repeat Policy on the CSM Nursing website.

No expiration dates for prerequisite

courses.

No recency requirements.

Check articulation grid for equivalency:

http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/

Nursing%20Articulation%20Grid%20-

%20updated%20Jan%202013.pdf

Courses listed on applications are checked

against unofficial transcripts.

Highlight courses on unofficial transcripts.

1. Completion of Math 120 or Math

122 and 123 or equivalent; or

CSM Math Placement Test – placement

into Math 125 or higher.

Higher level math course is acceptable,

e.g., Statistics, Calculus.

2. Chemistry 410*3. Biology 250 (Anatomy w/ Lab)*4. Biology 260 (Physiology w/ Lab)*5. Biology 240 (Microbiology w/ Lab)*6. English 100 (English Composition)*7. Psychology 100 (Introduction to Psychology)*8. Psychology 200 (Developmental Psychology)*9. Communication Studies 110 or 130 or 140

or15010. Sociology 100 (Introduction to Sociology) OR

Anthropology 110 (Cultural Anthropology)*

* Successful completion of acceptable course equivalent. Refer to the NURSING ARTICULATION GRID on the website.

All applicants must complete the online

Nursing Program Information Session

and take the quiz with 100% score.

Proof of completion is not required; the

Nursing Department will automatically

receive a list of applicants who

successfully complete the quiz.

If you completed coursework outside SMCCD, check

the articulation grid. If the course is on the grid, it is

automatically approved as equivalent to the required

CSM course.

If the course is not listed, submit a copy of an

approved Course Substitution Petition.

For students who have completed or are completing 6

units within SMCCD, follow the instructions for

transcript evaluation: http://smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/transcript/reqeval.php

If you are not a student enrolled within SMCCD, fill out

the Nursing Pre-Application Evaluation Form found on the Nursing

website: http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/resources.asp . You

must complete NPIS to utilize this service.

International coursework must be evaluated by

an approved transcript evaluation service.

Request a detailed evaluation from one of the

following services:

1. International Education Research, Inc.:

www.ierf.org:

2. World Education Service: www.wes.org

3. Academic Credential Education Institute:

www.acei1.com

Upon receipt of the detailed evaluation from an

approved international transcript evaluation

service, request a CSM Transcript and Course

Substitution Petition. Refer to previous slides to

identify which form to complete.

Submit the application online prior to

4:00 pm on February 1 of each year.

Incomplete or late applications are not

reviewed nor accepted.

Unofficial transcripts for all courses indicated

in the application. HIGHLIGHT courses for

review. Submit transcripts even if courses

were taken within SMCCD: College of San

Mateo, Skyline College, Cañada College.

If applicable, a copy of completed transcript

evaluation for courses not listed on the

Nursing Articulation grid.

Submit the application online at the CSM Nursing website: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/

Paper copies of the application are not required. Submission should be online.

Mail or hand carry unofficial transcripts (and approved transcript evaluations if applicable) to the CSM Nursing Department. Do not send the transcripts for your application to Admissions & Records.

A waiting list is not maintained.

If you are not admitted you must re-

apply the next year.

The office maintains application

materials for only one year.

All applicants are notified of their

status by electronic mail no later

than May 1.

Please be sure that your contact

information remains current with the

Nursing Department.

Starting Fall 2015, selection will include

the current admission requirements

AND merit-based criteria. Details on

merit-based selection are posted on the

CSM nursing website.

See Section 5 of the Nursing Program

Information Sheet.

General Education requirements must

be met for the Associate in Science

Degree. For students who already have

a Bachelor's Degree and complete the

nursing major requirement, an associate

degree will be awarded.

Complete General Education requirements

for the A.S. Degree in nursing: (See CSM

catalog for details.)

Humanities

American Institutions

California State and Local Government

Physical Education

Information Competency. This requirement is met

by the last course in the curriculum, Nursing 242.

Students who hold a bachelor’s degree will

receive the A.S. degree in nursing providing

that the student completes the nursing major

course requirements.

It is highly recommended that students take

the Reading Placement test and follow

recommendations.

All accepted candidates must take the ATI

TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Test.

The passing score is 62% composite for

Version V.

For a no-passing score, remediation is

required. The test is taken again the next year

– if the applicant passes – he/she will be

admitted. Acceptance is denied to candidates

who do not pass on the second attempt.

www.atitesting.com provides information

about the test.

The Board of Registered nursing website

www.rn.ca.gov contains information regarding

licensure.

Each student is responsible for his/her

transportation to outside agencies and clinical

assignments.

The program takes priority over work schedules

and other family obligations. Be prepared to be

flexible.

Nursing class and clinical hours vary from course

to course. You will be assigned a clinical section.

The cost of the program is approximately

$7,000 for the first year and $6,000 for the

second year. This includes books, supplies,

fees, and uniforms.

All accepted applicants must complete a

background check, which includes drug

testing. In case of a hit or known offense,

acceptance depends on the approval of the

clinical agency, as well as BRN licensure

approval.

The BRN will not approve applicants for RN

licensure who are on probation.

You have completed the Nursing Program

Information Session Online.

Now take the quiz to complete the

process.