Associate in Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse) Program Application Information
Application Period:
Applications for EMCC’s Associate in Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse) program are accepted from September 1 to December 30 each year.
Supporting Documents:
All supporting transcripts must be received by the application deadline; including scores from the TEAS exam. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure ample time for completing the admission process.
Review Process:
Final file reviews are conducted by the Nursing Department. The Nursing program does not operate on a rolling admissions basis. Decisions on applications will be announced in February.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered by the EMCC Nursing Department, 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
To be considered for admission to EMCC’s Associate in Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse) program, all program prerequisites must be successfully completed before the final file review.
Important Deadlines:
- For Current Students: If you are enrolled in prerequisite courses during the fall term, final transcripts must be submitted by December 30.
- For Applicants Not Currently Enrolled: Applicants who have not completed the program prerequisites at the time of application review will not be considered for admission. The exception is Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (EMCC’s BIO128), which is permitted to be “in process” in the spring term. Applicants who are taking Anatomy and Physiology II with lab in the spring, if offered admission to Nursing, will be accepted based on the condition that the applicant earns a grade of C or higher in the course.
Transcript Submission:
For courses taken at institutions other than EMCC, updated transcripts are required upon course completion.
Prerequisites Required for Admission:
- Algebra I (high school level)
- Biology with Lab (high school level)
- Transferable College-Level Courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (EMCC’s BIO127)
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (EMCC’s BIO128)
- College Composition (EMCC’s ENG101)
- NRG101-Math for Nurses (This course is offered at EMCC online synchronously and can be taken at a distance. While little is accepted in transfer for this course, a challenge exam is available. Note that upper-level math courses such as College Algebra, Statistics, Calculus will NOT fulfill this prerequisite.)
Desired (but not required) Academic Courses Relevant to the Nursing Curriculum:
- 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 before submitting an application for admission.
- Math and science courses more than ten years old at the time of application are unlikely to transfer. Additionally, higher-level math courses will not substitute for the NRG101 prerequisite.
Submission of Final Grades:
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to have final grades from prerequisite courses taken through adult education or at another college mailed or emailed directly to the Admissions Office. Transcripts are considered official only if sent directly from the institution.
- Adult education transcripts are not considered if admission personnel are unaware that you are currently enrolled in these courses. Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow up and ensure that all materials have arrived for their file.
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 30. 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 between late October and late December
- For more information and for instructions for completing the TEAS, click here
- Nursing Information Session:
- Attend a Nursing Information Session. Attendance at a session is required before receiving a final decision. Dates 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 MyEMCC student 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