Admissions Requirements for Fall 2025
The application for the Fall 2025 Nursing program is now open. Attending an information session is strongly encouraged before applying. Please read the following requirements carefully before applying to ensure eligibility.
The Associate of Science degree in Nursing (ASN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and has full approval from the Board of Registration in Nursing of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Nursing Program offers a specific sequence of courses that lead to the Associate of Science Degree.
Upon successful completion of the degree program, the Director of the Nursing Program will furnish documentation to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing verifying that a student has met the legal responsibilities to be eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Cape Cod Community College Nursing Program graduates are licensed as Registered Nurses upon successful completion of the NCLEX-RN.
Information sessions are the best way for a prospective student to learn more about the ASN program, immunization requirements, and tips for submitting a competitive application. The Admissions Office and the Program Director are available during these sessions to answer specific questions you may have. All information sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom.
There are three Nursing program options for prospective students:
Application requirements and procedures for each option are listed below.
Options to enter the Nursing program starting in Fall 2025:
Notice on Course Deadlines The required A&P I and A&P II pre-admission courses must be completed within five years of the program start date (courses completed earlier than 2020 will not be accepted). No course expiration restrictions for Survey of Biology or General Biology with a Lab or general education courses.
Deadlines & Decisions
Day option applications are accepted every year. Evening/weekend option applications are accepted every other year on the even year. This program has a selective admissions process. To assist applicants through the admissions process, applicants are encouraged to attend an information session and review the selective admissions rubric for more information on how you can strengthen your application.
First Round Decision: Qualified applicants must submit the required application materials electronically or post-marked by 5:00PM EST on Feb. 7, 2025 to be considered for the first round decision for the fall semester. Priority decision will be given to students who apply for the first round of admission.
Second Round Decision: A second round decision will be offered on a space available basis for qualified applicants. Qualified applicants must submit the required application materials electronically or post-marked by 5:00 PM EST on May 30, 2025 to be considered for the second round decision for the fall semester.
Please review the Selective Admissions Rubric for Day and Evening Option. The rubric provides detailed information on application criteria, including additional coursework and credentials that may strengthen an application.
Required Application Materials
The following application materials must be submitted to 4Cs:
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline date will not be reviewed. Materials in support of an application for admission become the property of Cape Cod Community College and will not be provided or returned to an applicant.
Prerequisite Courses
The applicant must have the following courses completed by the time their application is submitted:
*Note: A&P I and A&P II must be completed within five years of the start of the program (courses completed earlier than 2020 will not be accepted). There is no course expiration restrictions for Survey of Biology with a lab or General Biology with a lab, or general education courses.
ATI TEAS Testing Requirement
Completion of the ATI TEAS with an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 58.7% or higher.
Written Essay Requirement
The applicant must submit a 250-300-word essay to the Admissions Office. APA format is strongly recommended and must be submitted electronically at the time of online application.
Essay question: Explain the academic challenges, successes, or obstacles in your life that have impacted your ability to achieve your goals. In your response, use at least two of the following four characteristics: Intellectual curiosity, Maturity, Leadership, Integrity. The essay should be in Microsoft Word format.
A Selective Admissions Rubric is used, following non-discriminatory practice, for admissions into the day option and evening/weekend option. Applicants with the highest rubric scores are accepted in rank order. If a tiebreaker is needed for selection, priority consideration will be given to applicants with a higher GPA in the required prerequisite courses.
The following components are the basis of the ranking:
The Admissions Office will notify applicants of their decision in early April.
Upon acceptance, accepted students must complete and submit the following as directed in the letter of acceptance sent to students from the Admissions Office:
Please note: Failure to comply with the above by the specified dates may result in withdrawal from the Nursing Program.
Students will be required to adhere to the following:
The purpose of the Admissions Policy for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is to inform and guide prospective applicants through the admissions process at Cape Cod Community College. Below, you will find information on the ASN program, including the admissions procedures and review process, required application materials, and, deadlines. View: Nursing Program LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway Rubric
To apply for admission for the LPN to RN advance placement pathway of the ASN program, applicants must submit the required application materials electronically or post-marked by 5:00PM EST on February 7, 2025 to be considered for entry in the fall semester. This program has a selective admissions process. To assist applicants through the admissions process, applicants are encouraged to attend an information session.
Required Application Materials
The following application materials must be submitted to 4Cs:
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline date will not be reviewed. Materials in support of an application for admission become the property of Cape Cod Community College and will not be provided or returned to an applicant.
Minimum Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
The applicant must have the following courses completed by the time their application is submitted:
A&PI and A&PII courses required for the ASN degree must be completed within five years of application to the program (classes taken earlier than 2020 will not be accepted). There are no course expiration restrictions for the general education courses or Survey of Biology with a lab or General Biology with a lab
Written Essay Requirement
The applicant must submit a 250–300-word essay to the Admissions Office. APA format is strongly encouraged and must submitted electronically to admissions@parkviewhousebb.com by the deadline.
Essay question: Explain the academic challenges, successes, or obstacles in your life that have impacted your ability to achieve your goals. In your response, use at least two of the following four characteristics: Intellectual curiosity, Maturity, Leadership, and Integrity.
A Selective Admissions Rubric is used, following non-discriminatory practice, for admissions into the LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway. Applicants with the highest rubric scores are accepted in rank order. If a tiebreaker is needed for selection, priority consideration will be given to applicants with a higher GPA in the required prerequisite courses.
The following components are the basis of the ranking:
The Admissions Office will notify applicants of their decision in early April.
Waitlist Applicants
Once accepted into the LPN to RN Advance Placement Pathway, students must successfully complete the NUR133 Health Assessment in Nursing and NUR101 Dosage Calculations during the summer of the year of admission to be advance placed into NUR 204 as a sophomore in September. See the Nursing Program Student Handbook for more information.
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Don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly Admissions team for any questions or assistance you need. We look forward to hearing from you!