Associate Degree in Nursing Admission Information
At San Jacinto College, we’re proud of our more than 50-year history of our Associate Degree in Nursing program. Ready to join our legacy? Let us guide you through the application process and get you started on the path toward a rewarding career.
Application periods:
Fall applications: Feb. 1 – April 15*
Spring applications: July 1 – Sept. 15*
*Please note that application closes at 11:59 p.m. on the closing dates.
After you’ve been admitted to San Jac, follow these steps to prepare for your program.
By the way, if you haven't applied to San Jac, you'll need to do that first. Please note that the online application will close automatically at 11:59 p.m. on
the closing dates. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions. We select students for the program based on how they score on the admissions rubric.
You can find this rubric within your application. If you have any questions or just want to talk to someone about the program, please reach out to us.
We’re excited to have you join our program! To get started, we recommend reviewing
the admissions criteria, which outlines the requirements for program eligibility. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater on all science prerequisite coursework is required
for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program and the LVN/Paramedic
to ADN Transition program. Prerequisite science courses include: For general education prerequisite courses, you will need to earn a grade ‘C’ or higher. These courses include: You may have one prerequisite course in progress when you apply. However, any prerequisites
not completed before applying will not be used in the admissions scoring rubric. Please
note that we do not accept other colleges’ RNSG courses.
Submit your official transcripts from all colleges attended to the Admissions Office. Your application will be considered
incomplete until all transcripts have been evaluated. Once the evaluation is complete, review your GPS report to ensure prerequisite courses
transferred over. You can access your GPS report through My San Jac. Attending an information session is highly recommended to help ensure your success in completing the application. You’ll need to attend
an information session at the campus you're applying to. New information sessions
are posted online as they become available. The last session date will note "Final".
To sign up for an information session, please click on the date that works best for
you.
We use Verified Credentials for document tracking. Please review the user guide for instructions on setting up your account. When applying to the program, you’ll need to upload the following documents: Once you are admitted to the program, you will use Verified Credentials to submit additional required documents. All documents must be uploaded by the acceptance date. If you are applying to both
Central and North campuses, you only need to purchase one account using one code. Central Campus: North Campus:
The TEAS exam evaluates basic academic knowledge in reading, math, science, English,
and language usage. Scores may not be older than two years from the date taken. Review our ATI TEAS test date information. You'll pay for the exam when entering the testing suite. Please have your driver's
license or identification and credit card as a form of payment. Testing dates will
be posted online as they become available. Central Campus: North Campus: Remote Testing If choosing to do remote testing, applicants need to select San Jacinto College Central
or San Jacinto College North as the school to submit their scores.
Fall Application Period: Feb. 1 – April 15 July 1 – Sept. 15 Once you have completed the rest of the steps, you’re ready to apply to the program!
Make sure to also include all required documents. Incomplete applications will not
be considered. Be sure to have your documents ready in PDF form. How to Apply
Admissions Criteria and Prerequisites
Finally, your grades on prerequisites along with other key classes will affect your
score in your application. We recommend that you review the admissions scoring rubric
for more information.Transcript Evaluation
Once official transcripts have been submitted to the Admissions Office, they will
be automatically evaluated. This evaluation will help us to better understand your
completed courses from other schools. We recommend submitting your official transcripts as soon as possible to ensure you get everything you need in time to apply. Please note that it is the
student's responsibility to ensure courses transfer over.
Note: You also need to submit unofficial transcripts of all colleges previously attended, including San Jac. These will be submitted with
your nursing application. Here is how you print your unofficial San Jac transcript.Attend an Information Session
Entry to information sessions will close 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
Central Campus
Online:
North Campus
On the day you attend, drop your name in the chat to get credit for your attendance.
Online:
Create a Verified Credentials Profile
Please use the following codes when submitting your documents:
Background check: VWBGR-82373
Drug screen: PPHRD-74738
All other documents: HHBBC-42226
Background check: WXTJR-98472
Drug screen: CDKMY-26694
All other documents: BBMRF-26739Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam
You'll need to create an ATI TEAS student account. We also recommend that you take a TEAS practice exam to get comfortable with the format. Finally, take a moment to review our ATI TEAS FAQs.
In-Person Testing
Cost: $71 + tax
Cost: $120 + taxApply to the ADN Program
Spring Application Period:
Additional Information
Once the evaluation is complete, review your GPS report to ensure prerequisite courses transferred over. To get your GPS report:
- Log into the My San Jac Student Portal with your San Jac Login credentials.
- Click on My San Jac GPS under Academic Resources (may have to click on "show more" to find the option).
- Go to Worksheets.
- Click on "What If."
- Select Associates of Applied Science from the degree drop-down.
- Select a desired year from the catalog year drop-down.
- Select Associate Degree from the major drop-down.
- Click the Process What-If button near the top of the screen. This process may take a few minutes to generate the request.
- Click Print on the top right corner. Keep a copy and submit one copy in the application packet.
Please remember that all printed transcripts need to:
- Have been printed within 60 days of applying
- Have your name and school name visible
- Be submitted in PDF format
Get Your GPS Report
Get Your GPS Report
Log into your My San Jac dashboard to get your GPS Report.Once the evaluation is complete, review your GPS report to ensure prerequisite courses transferred over. To get your GPS report:
- Log into the My San Jac Student Portal with your San Jac Login credentials.
- Click on My San Jac GPS under Academic Resources (may have to click on "show more" to find the option).
- Go to Worksheets.
- Click on "What If."
- Select Associates of Applied Science from the degree drop-down.
- Select a desired year from the catalog year drop-down.
- Select Associate Degree from the major drop-down.
- Click the Process What-If button near the top of the screen. This process may take a few minutes to generate the request.
- Click Print on the top right corner. Keep a copy and submit one copy in the application packet.
Please remember that all printed transcripts need to:
- Have been printed within 60 days of applying
- Have your name and school name visible
- Be submitted in PDF format
Get Your GPS Report
Get Your GPS Report
Log into your My San Jac dashboard to get your GPS Report.We use Verified Credentials to document and track immunization records, drug screenings, and more. The drug screen, Blue Card, and physical form are required after you are accepted into the program. You will receive information about these screenings once you’ve been accepted. It is also a good idea to obtain hard copies of your immunizations for your own records. Please create an account with Verified Credentials and upload documentation for:
- TBON background check
- A background check
- A drug screening
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and AED Training for Health Care Professionals Certificate card from the American Heart Association (online courses are not accepted)
- Proof of health care coverage
- Proof of immunizations
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) series and positive titer*
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) series and a positive titer*
- Hepatitis B series and a positive titer*
- A TWINRIX series and a positive titer can be used in place of the Hepatitis B requirement
- Hepatitis C negative titer
- Tdap (within the last five years)
- TB skin test (expires each year and has to be renewed)
- Influenza (flu shot, must be concurrent)
- Chest X-ray results (if applicable)
*You'll need all required titers before engaging in clinical course related activities. Please be ready to show immunizations / titer completion by week three of being in the program.
You must have a clear criminal background to be eligible for a nursing license. If you have an issue in attaining your license, you can file a Declaratory Order. Declaratory orders allow the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) to make a decision on your eligibility before you enter a nursing program. Please note:
- You can file a Declaratory Order if you answer yes to questions 3-5 on the licensure eligibility requirements.
- Wait to file a Declaratory Order until you receive a letter from the BON telling you to do so. If you foresee incidents on your criminal background check, you should start gathering information, such as statements and court documents. But wait to submit anything until the BON requests a Declaratory Order.
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At the end of San Jac's application period, our nursing office will email accepted and alternate applicants with directions for completing the fingerprint background check. If the BON has approved your eligibility, you may enroll into the program. You will need to provide proof of clearance by either the "Blue Card" or the "Outcome Letter" from the BON by the date designated by the program.
I’m Accepted! Now What?
Requirements Upon Acceptance
The drug screen, blue card, and physical exam are required after you are accepted into the program. You will receive information about these screenings once you’ve been accepted. You may schedule the exam with a private physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Just make sure you use the forms the ADN program provides.
The exam:
- Should show that you are physically and emotionally fit to perform all the requirements of direct patient care
- Should show you are free from communicable diseases
- Are subject to review by the ADN department, medical opinion, or policy of hospitals and agencies that serve as extended campus sites for clinicals.
You must have health insurance when you are accepted into the ADN program, and maintain your insurance without lapses throughout the program. Please note that the Gold Card does not count as health insurance.
San Jac doesn’t participate in a specific College-sponsored health insurance plan. You may obtain insurance through private companies. Compare companies and study the terms of their policies before buying coverage. We are offering the following providers as a resource only, not as an endorsement:
We’re glad that you have chosen to be a part of our college community, and we’re committed to supporting your success. However, it is important to emphasize that we have established standards that must be upheld by all students. This applies both inside the classroom and during clinicals at external facilities.
Please be aware that failure to maintain these standards may result in dismissal from the College. This decision may be recommended by the department chair and/or nursing facility. You can find out more about our codes of conduct in:
We use Verified Credentials to document and track immunization records, drug screenings, and more. It is also a good idea to obtain hard copies of your immunizations for your own records. Be sure to download the immunization schedule to make sure you stay on track. Once you are accepted, please upload documentation for the following immunizations:
- Tdap (within the last 5 years)
- TB (PPD) skin test, Chest X-ray, or Quantiferon test (within the past year)
- Influenza (flu shot, must be current and updated throughout the program)
- Titer showing proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR)
- Titer showing proof of immunity to Hepatitis B
- Titer showing negative screening for Hepatitis C
- Titer showing proof of immunity to Varicella (chicken pox)
Additional Vaccine Requirements
As part of the ADN program, you will be studying in facilities outside of the College.
During these times, you will be required to comply with the immunization policies
of each facility to be able to participate. This includes COVID-19 vaccinations. These
requirements are implemented by the outside facilities and are not mandated by San
Jac. Failure to meet the immunization requirements may limit your ability to complete
the program. It may also delay your graduation date. San Jac does not process exemptions.
You must address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning
site.
At the end of San Jac's application period, our nursing office will email accepted and alternate applicants with directions for completing the fingerprint background check. If the BON has approved your eligibility, you may enroll into the program. You will need to provide proof of clearance by either the "Blue Card" or the "Outcome Letter" from the BON by the date designated by the program.