Associate in Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse) Program Application Information
Application Period:
Applicants who apply and complete the application (including prerequisites and pre-admission testing) before December 31st will receive priority consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the program is filled. Please note that applications are not reviewed until all program requirements are met. Applicants placed on a waiting list will remain on the program’s waiting list until a spot becomes available.
Supporting Documents:
All supporting transcripts, including scores from the TEAS exam, must be received by the application priority deadline in order to be considered for priority review. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure ample time to complete the admission process.
Review Process:
Completed applications are reviewed by an Admissions Committee, and applicants are notified by email when a decision is made. Applicants placed on a waiting list will remain on the program’s waiting list until a spot becomes available.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the EMCC Nursing program, applicants must have completed all program prerequisites and meet the established enrollment criteria. For more details, please refer to the “Selection Process” section below.
Eligibility and Prerequisites for Nursing Program Admission
Transcript Submission:
For courses taken at institutions other than EMCC, updated official transcripts are required upon course completion.
Required for Admission:
- Transferable College-Level Courses (B- or higher required):
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (EMCC’s BIO127)
- Quantitative Reasoning (EMCC’s MAT105)
- Applicants who have successfully completed NRG 101: Math for Nurses may use this course as a substitute for MAT 105
- College Composition (EMCC’s ENG101)
- TEAS pre-admissions exam
- The following are the preferred minimum TEAS result guidelines for admission into the Nursing Program:
- Overall, 66.1%
- Reading, 72.3%
- Math, 68.8%
- English, 68.0%
- Science, 55.0%
- The TEAS exam may be taken twice a year with a minimum of 45 days between each attempt. The highest scores will be considered.
- The following are the preferred minimum TEAS result guidelines for admission into the Nursing Program:
Desired (but not required) Academic Courses Relevant to the Nursing Curriculum:
- BIO 128 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIO 251 Clinical Pharmacology
- BIO 222 Pathophysiology
- BIO 216 Microbiology
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
Transfer Credit and Course Transferability:
- Individuals who believe they have transferable credit for any of the college-level prerequisites are urged to confirm course transferability with the Transfer Coordinator, EMCCRegistrar@mainecc.edu before submitting an application for admission.
- Math and science courses more than ten years old at the time of application are unlikely to transfer.
Submission of Final Grades:
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have final grades from prerequisite courses taken through another college mailed or emailed directly to the Admissions Office. Transcripts are considered official only if sent directly from the institution.
How to Apply
To be considered for admission to EMCC’s Associate in Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse) program, the following must be submitted to the Admissions Office before the file review:
- Completed Application for Admission:
- Apply online between September 1 and December 31 for priority consideration. Applications for EMCC’s Nursing program are accepted for the fall term only, unless otherwise noted.
- Educational Transcripts:
- Submit all previous educational transcripts, including high school, adult education, and college.
- Regardless of whether transfer credit is being sought, applicants must disclose all prior colleges attended. Failure to provide complete information on past education may result in disqualification of your acceptance or subsequent dismissal from the College, as well as potential retraction or denial of financial aid funds.
- TEAS Pre-Admission Exam:
- Take the TEAS pre-admission exam. Multiple dates will be offered throughout the year.
- For more information and instructions for completing the TEAS, click here
- Do not sign up for a TEAS exam unless you have completed or are currently enrolled in the necessary prerequisite courses.
- Nursing Onboarding Session:
- Upon acceptance, students will be invited to attend an onboarding session with the Nursing Department in the spring. The dates are TBD.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Admissions, at emccadmissions@mainecc.edu or 207-974-4680.
All applicants who are offered admission to the Nursing program will be required to submit to a national criminal background screening process at their expense after the offer of acceptance. For more complete details regarding this requirement, please see Criminal Background Screening.
Primary Contacts for Admission Questions
The Admissions Committee respectfully requests that all questions regarding the nursing admission process and transfer credits be directed to the appropriate contacts (email preferred):
Application Documentation Received:
Refer to the application portal to monitor the receipt of required documentation.
Selection Process Questions:
Stacy Green, Associate Director of Enrollment Operations
Email: sgreen@mainecc.edu
Phone: (207) 974-4679
Transfer Credit Questions:
Elizabeth Castro, Transfer Coordinator
Email: ecastro@mainecc.edu