How to Apply

 

All applicants must have a Grossmont College student ID to submit their nursing application. Apply now for free to obtain a student ID for the first time. It may take 24-48 hours for you to receive your student ID number.

This is a two-step process:

1. Create a CCCMyPath account
2. Complete the 'New Application' on CCCApply

When selecting a major it is recommended that students select “General Studies: Science and Quantitative Reasoning” as their major.  Students considering transfer to a four-year university following completion of the nursing program may consider selecting “University Studies: Mathematics and Natural Science & Computer Science” as their major. Students may select Nursing as their major ONLY after acceptance into the nursing program. For additional information and educational planning, please see a counselor. 

 

 

Science Prerequisites

 

Anatomy & Physiology 
(BIO 140, 141, & 141L OR -  BIO 144 & 145)

Microbiology 
(BIO152)

 

Must satisfy the following:

• Must be the course number listed above, or the equivalent course if taken at another college.
• Combined GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Science GPA does not consider +/- grades.
• No grade less than a 'C'.
• Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit will not be accepted for all prerequisite courses. 
• Each science course must have a lab component. Labs should be taken in person. 
• Taken at a regionally accredited institution.
• Physiology & Microbiology within 7 years, and Anatomy within 10 years of applying. Only one of the science courses needs to be within the recency requirement for the Grossmont College Nursing Program to accept all of them. 
• No more than one repeated course within the prerequisite sciences within the last 5 years. A withdrawal (W) counts as an attempt.  Switching tracks from Anatomy (Bio 140) and Physiology (Bio 141/141L) to the combined A&P I (Bio 144) and A&P II (Bio 145) will count as course repeats. 
• If applicants received an Excused Withdrawal (EW) due to COVID-19, the Grossmont College Nursing Program will not count those courses as attempts.
• Courses must be fully completed before submitting an application to the Nursing program.

Calculating Grade Point Average (GPA): 
Grade points: A=4, B=3, C=2

Course	Units	Multiply	Grade points	=	Units x Grade points
Bio 144	4	x	A(4)	=	16
Bio 145	4	x	C(2)	=	8
Bio 152	5	x	B(3)	=	15
Total	13				39
			Take total grade points and divide by total units		39/13 = 3.0 GPA

 

See the Criteria for Admission Grid (point system) for more information on the number of points awarded for your GPA. 

 

The applicant's prerequisite course information and grades will be submitted by filling out the Prerequisite Course Submission Form that will be uploaded to the online application. 

 

To schedule an appointment with a counselor, use the Counseling Center booking site, or use the Email a Counselor feature.

 

General Education Prerequisite

 

English Composition (Eng 120 or 124 or ESL 122)

Mathematics (Math 120 or higher meeting graduation requirements for Area A3. Math 160 recommended for transfer to BSN programs).

General Psychology (Psy 120)

Introductory Sociology (Soc 114 or 120)

Public Speaking (Comm 120 or 122)

 

Must satisfy the following:

• Must be the course number listed above, or the equivalent course if taken at another college. (The Nursing Program will not accept Anthropology to fulfill the Sociology requirement). 
• Combined GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• 'Fixed Set' GPA does not consider +/- grades.
• No grade less than C. 
• Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit will not be accepted for all prerequisite courses. 
• Courses must be fully completed before submitting an application to the Nursing program.

Calculating Grade Point Average (GPA): 
Grade points: A=4, B=3, C=2

Course	Units	Multiply	Grade points	=	Units x Grade points
Eng 120	3	x	A(4)	=	12
Math 120	3	x	A(4)	=	12
Comm 120	3	x	B(3)	=	9
Psy 120	3	x	C(2)	=	6
Soc 120	3	x	A(4)	=	12
Total	15				51
			Take total points and divide by total units		51/15 = 3.4 GPA

 

See the Criteria for Admission Grid (point system) for more information on the number of points awarded for your GPA. 

 

The applicant's prerequisite course information and grades will be submitted by filling out the Prerequisite Course Submission Form that will be uploaded to the online application. 

 

To schedule an appointment with a counselor, use the Counseling Center booking site, or use the Email a Counselor feature.

 

 

TEAS Testing

Applicants are awarded points based on their passing TEAS score.

 

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) has been approved by the state as a pre-entrance exam for applicants to the Nursing Program. The TEAS measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science, and English.

• Successfully complete the TEAS exam and submit your results with a minimum score of 62%.
• TEAS tests must be taken in person at a testing site. Remote test-taking will not be accepted. Remote tests will count as an attempt but not accepted. 
• Only the TEAS 7 will be accepted. 
• All attempts within the current version must be included in the application. The best score from your first two attempts (within the same version) will be used as long as the attempts are a minimum of 30 days apart.
• If an applicant scored below a 62% on their first attempt, they will need to complete the remediation requirement before taking the second attempt.
  • Remediation Requirement 
    

    For applicants with a Total Score less than 62% on their first attempt, the following remediation must be followed in order to apply to the Grossmont College Nursing Program.

    • Remediation is required for those scoring less than 62% on their first TEAS test. 
    • Evidence of completion of remediation must be provided with your application to the Nursing Program.
    • You may use one of the following methods for remediation 
      • 1. Attend a TEAS prep course. These are occasionally offered at various educational sites throughout the county.
      • 2. Review the TEAS study manual and take two practice TEAS tests.
• Visit www.atitesting.com for further information and to register for the TEAS test
• For questions, please contact the Grossmont College Nursing Program at 619-644-7301 

 

Additional Documents

Applicants may earn additional points on their application by providing applicable documents below. See the Criteria for Admission Grid for details on how points are awarded.

 

All forms must be signed along with valid contact information for verification. 

 

Healthcare Certification

• Active California LVN license information, OR
• Official government document indicating past or present United States Navy Corpsman status, OR
• Allied Health Certifications must be active. A copy of a current Allied Health Certification may include but not limited to the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dietician, Emergency Medical Technician, Home Health Aide, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Speech-Language Therapist, Surgical Technologist.
• Veterinarian Technician, Home Care Aide, or Behavior Analysis Technician will not be accepted. 

Relevant Work or Volunteer Experience

 Submit one of the following to show proof of health care related work experience with at least 100 hours and within the past 3 years:

• Work/Volunteer Certification Form (TOP SECTION ONLY) signed by an employer, OR
• Letter from employer on company letterhead verifying experience and dates of employment

  OR

 

Submit one of the following to show proof of health care related volunteer experience with at least 100 hours and within the past 3 years:

• Work/Volunteer Certification Form (BOTTOM SECTION ONLY) signed by your volunteer supervisor(s)

Held a Job While Completing Required Prerequisite Courses

• Work/Volunteer Certification Form (TOP SECTION ONLY) verifying dates of employment while completing prerequisite courses.

Proficiency in a Language Other than English

  This can be shown in one of the following ways. 

 

  If advanced level language coursework was taken:

• Language Certification Form (TOP SECTION ONLY), AND
• Unofficial transcripts showing three semesters of a language other than English. The courses must be equivalent to Grossmont College's 220 level, or 3 semesters.

  If verified by your employer:

• Language Certification Form (BOTTOM SECTION ONLY), OR
• A letter from your employer on company letterhead stating that they have directly observed your language skills and are qualified to determine that you are bilingual.

  If verified through a fluency test:

• Fluency test results.
• Highschool transcripts showing validation of fluency test. 

Military Service

• Veteran status or veteran's spouse: DD214, OR
• Active Duty status or military spouse: Answer 'yes' to active duty status question within the online application and upload proof (DD214 or copy of active military ID) on application. 

Refugee

• Official government document demonstrating refugee status

Disability

 

Grossmont Nursing promotes equity in our admission practices but does not require applicants to disclose their specific disability

• Disability Certification Form signed by a healthcare provider, OR
• Other documentation of a disability with sensitive diagnosis information removed. 
• Please note people with documented disabilities must still perform essential nursing skills. 

Low Income

• Documentation of eligibility for one of the following: Financial Aid, Cal Works, BOGFW-B (California Promise Grant Method B), Federal Pell Grant or EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services).
• Please do not submit pay stubs or W-2s