Academic Catalog 2026-2027 > Policies > Admissions > Admission to Programs with Additional Requirements > Traditional ADN Admission Requirements

Traditional ADN Admission Requirements

1. Unconditional admission to the college.
2. Receipt of completed application for the ADN Nursing Program by posted deadline.
3. A minimum of 2.50 GPA for any attempted nursing core academic prerequisite/corequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher - ENG 101, MTH 100, BIO 201, BIO 202, SPH 106/107, PSY 210, BIO 220, and a humanities elective –from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0 at ESCC or most recent transferring institution.
5. Eligibility is required for English Composition I (ENG 101) and Intermediate College Algebra (MTH 100) during the first semester, if not previously taken.
6. Good standing with the college.
7. Meeting the essential functions required for nursing with and without reasonable accommodations.
8. Completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) taken within three      years of the application deadline.
9. The student’s level of professionalism, prior enrollment history, and any history of disciplinary issues of concern will be taken into consideration.