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Admission/ Progression Criteria

  • Pre-licensure – those applicants who have never held a nursing license
  • LPN to BSN – those applicants who currently hold a licensed practical nursing license in Georgia

Admission Criteria for the Pre-licensure Program

Students in the pre-licensure program are admitted once a year for classes beginning in the summer, both on the Demorest and Athens campuses. Admission to Piedmont College does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. A separate application is required for admission to the School of Nursing, and should be received in the School of Nursing by January 15 prior to desired admission date. Students desiring admission to the School of Nursing must meet all admission criteria as specified by the School of Nursing. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. In addition, transfer students must include proof of admission to the College, and an official transcript of all general education courses completed must be sent to the Piedmont College Admissions office. Criteria for admission are as follows:

  • Regular admission to Piedmont College (all official transcripts through Fall prior to the January deadline must be received)
  • Separate application to the School of Nursing
  • Demonstration of performance at or above the national mean on a standardized entrance examination. Examination must be taken in the academic year of application and may not be taken more than twice in the academic year.
  • Completion of all required general education courses for the nursing major; exemption of MATH 1100 will require students to take another math course approved by their advisor not to include MATH 2100, MATH 2010, or MATH 2020.
  • Minimum of “C” in all general education courses required for the nursing major; only two lab science courses may be repeated one time. Failure of more than two science courses or a second failure in any one science course results in ineligibility for admission to the School of Nursing and ineligibility to remain a nursing major.
  • Completion of biology courses within the last seven years or permission of the Dean of the School of Nursing
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 on general education courses required for the nursing major. A CGPA of 3.00 does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. Cumulative GPA calculated for admission is based only on courses required for admission to the nursing program. In instances where a course has been repeated for a higher grade, the higher grade will be counted only if the first grade is a “D” or “F.” If the initial grade is a “C” or higher, repeat grades will not be counted.
  • Documentation of the following at time of admission—
    1. Current health and accident insurance
    2. Current physical examination by either a licensed physician or nurse practitioner
    3. Immunization including mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), and varicella or titer to prove immunities
    4. Current tetanus, Tdap/Td (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
    5. Current two-step PPD tuberculin test or chest x-ray results for converters
    6. Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination (preferably two of the three injections completed)
    7. Current certification in CPR for health professionals
    8. Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen approved by the School of Nursing. Students are not fully admitted to the School of Nursing until the background check and drug screen have been reviewed and accepted.

Failure of two or more required nursing courses at another school, college, or university will lead to denial of admission to the School of Nursing.

The School of Nursing maintains the right to deny admission to the program for good cause.

Students who have not completed all general education requirements may apply for admission to the School of Nursing in the fall semester prior to desired admission date provided they complete the remaining courses by the semester that they begin the nursing program.

If all of the criteria for admission have been successfully completed, contingent admission may be offered until grades are received for the remaining coursework. Proof of completion with grades must be submitted to the Dean of the School of Nursing prior to the first day of orientation to the nursing program.

Once a student is accepted in the School of Nursing, a deposit to be specified by the School of Nursing will be required to hold that student’s place in the School. When the student registers for the initial semester in the nursing program, this deposit will be credited to the student’s tuition.

Enrollment Limitations

In order to provide clinical practicum sites and faculty supervision, enrollment limitations may be necessary. The Admissions and Progression Committee of the School of Nursing will review application files and consider cumulative grade-point averages (CGPA), standardized exam scores, and interview results to determine preference for admission. Any applicant not admitted, or accepted students who decide not to enter the program, may reapply for admission. Each application for admission will be evaluated as a new application; seats are not held by the School of Nursing from one application period to the next. Prior admission to the School of Nursing does not guarantee admission in subsequent years.

LPN to BSN Admission Criteria

Students in the LPN to BSN program are admitted once a year for classes beginning in the fall on both campuses. Admission to Piedmont College does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. A separate application is required for admission to the School of Nursing, and should be received in the School of Nursing by January 15th prior to the desired fall admission. Students desiring admission to the School of Nursing must meet all admission criteria as specified by the School of Nursing. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. Students must include proof of admission to the College, and an official transcript of all general education courses completed must be sent to the Piedmont College Admissions office. Criteria for admission are as follows:

  • Regular admission to Piedmont College (all official transcripts through Fall prior to the January deadline must be received)
  • Separate application to the School of Nursing
  • Demonstration of performance at or above the national mean on a standardized entrance examination. Examination must be taken in the academic year of application and may not be taken more than twice in the academic year.
  • Completion of all required general education courses for the nursing major; exemption of MATH 1100 will require students to take another math course approved by their advisor not to include MATH 2100, MATH 2010, or MATH 2020.
  • Minimum of “C” in all general education courses required for the nursing major; only two lab science courses may be repeated one time. Failure of more than two science courses or a second failure in any one science course results in ineligibility for admission to the School of Nursing and ineligibility to remain a nursing major.
  • Current un-encumbered Georgia LPN license
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on all college work including LPN courses required. A CGPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. Cumulative GPA calculated for admission is based only on courses required for admission to the nursing program. In instances where a course has been repeated for a higher grade, the higher grade will be counted only if the first grade is a “D” or “F.” If the initial grade is a “C” or higher, repeat grades will not be counted.
  • Documentation of the following at time of admission:
    1. Current health and accident insurance
    2. Current physical examination by either a licensed physician or nurse practitioner
    3. Immunization including mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), and varicella or titer to prove immunities
    4. Current tetanus, Tdap/Td (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
    5. Current two-step PPD tuberculin test or chest x-ray results for converters
    6. Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination (preferably two of the three injections completed)
    7. Current certification in CPR for health professionals
    8. Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen approved by the School of Nursing. Students are not fully admitted to the School of Nursing until the background check and drug screen have been reviewed and accepted.

Failure of two or more required nursing courses at another school, college, or university will lead to denial of admission to the School of Nursing.

The School of Nursing maintains the right to deny admission to the program for good cause.

Students who have not completed all general education requirements may apply for admission to the School of Nursing in the fall semester prior to desired fall admission provided they complete the remaining courses by the summer semester. If all of the criteria for admission have been successfully completed, contingent admission may be offered until grades are received for the remaining coursework. Proof of completion with grades must be submitted to the Dean of the School of Nursing prior to the first day of orientation to the nursing program.

Once an LPN student is accepted in the School of Nursing, a deposit to be specified by the School of Nursing will be required to hold that student’s place in the School. When the student registers for the fall semester, this deposit will be credited to the student’s tuition.

Note: LPN to BSN students may receive up to 15 credit hours for LPN academic work from an accredited institution.

General Education Requirements for Nursing and Health Science Majors:

See General Education Requirements

Please consult the specific program for further information: