Careers in Healthcare
Nursing

AAS-T Degree

Entrance Requirements

  • See Curriculum Prerequisites
  • The minimum grade acceptable in each required course is a 2.5.
  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test with an overall adjusted/individual total score at or above 75%.
  • Successful completion of an NAC Program with a valid WA statelicense (Required for Fall 2011). Now offered at SCCC during spring and summer quarters.

Procedure for Admission

  • Admissions:

    All new students must fill out and Application for Admission. You can either:

  • Testing:

    Arrange to take the COMPASS placement and Test of Essential Academic Skills TEAS tests. Must be eligible for MAT 107. Contact the Testing Office at (206) 934-6344. Applicants to SCCC Nursing are required to complete standardized pre-admission testing. The TEAS contains four subjects: Math, Science, English and Reading. Applicants must achieve an overall Adjusted Individual Total Score at or above 75% to be considered for admissions.
    There is a $50.00 fee for the test. $25.00 is paid directly to ATI Assessment Testing by the applicant. The applicant must bring the paid receipt to the testing office when arranging the testing. (see the TEAS Testing website)

  • Transcripts:

    Submit official high school transcript or GED and any college transcripts. (Transcripts from North or South campus may be unofficial.) Students having previously earned credits in science/general education courses must apply for petition to have their credits evaluated and accepted for transfer. This process takes 6-8 weeks, but can vary depending on the time of year and is the responsibility of the applicant to meet the deadlines.

  • Advising:

    Meet with the Intake Advisor for Workforce Education if you have questions related to the prerequisite classes or the transcript evaluation results. Email: scccwf@sccd.ctc.edu, or phone (206) 934-4188 to set up an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable ADN Program Ready Application processing fee of $35.00 for all students applying to this program.

  • Financial Aid:

    Inquiries regarding financial aid must be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Call (206) 934-3844 or visit website at http://www.seattlecentral.edu/finaid.

After Acceptance

  1. Student criteria to meet employers expectations for performance in the clinical setting. Assessment and immunization records MUST be on file in the ADN Program Office by the deadline given in the acceptance letter. Specific forms/information will be provided during registration for the program.
  2. In accordance with health facility affiliation agreements, upon acceptance to the program students must complete the background check by a designated agency following program procedures. All information is kept confidential. Students should be aware that certain convictions may prevent their clinical placement and employment, and that completion of this program does not guarantee certification, licensure or employment.