Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements for Program Eligibility

The following admissions requirements will apply to prospective A.S.N.-R.N. Students:

  • Download the admission eligibility checklist
  • Applicants must be US citizens or provide proof of permanent residency.
  • Applicants will have satisfactorily completed all the state requirements for graduation from high school and received their high school diploma, or general education equivalent.
  • Applicants are expected to have earned a competitive cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher in high school science courses and submit all transcripts with application.
  • Applicants are expected to have earned a cumulative science GPA of 2.5 or higher for all college pre-requisite science courses taken prior to start of nursing classes.
  • Applicants will be required to submit one academic letter of recommendation from a high school or college science teacher, along with one additional letter of recommendation from a school counselor, activity advisor, sports coach, employer or volunteer supervisor. Letters of recommendation may not come from a friend or family member.
  • Please provide a resume, including but not limited to, with documentation of any employment, volunteer experience, high school or college education, extracurricular activities, sports, awards and honors, language fluency, and hard skills in computer proficiency, such as office software, data entry, use of communication tools, file management, and basic web skills. If the applicant has any experience in healthcare, whether through employment or on a volunteer basis, please include it in your resume.
  • Each applicant will provide a personal statement that reflects a true, unique story about why the candidate wants to be a nurse. This statement should focus on personal growth, real-life experiences, and professional goals.

Requirements for Taking the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Entrance Examination

  • Applicants with an overall cumulative college GPA under 3.5 will be expected to take the TEAS entrance exam with a minimum composite score above 60% to be considered for the LECOM A.S.N.-R.N. Program. Applicants who have a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 and above are not required to take the TEAS entrance exam.
  • Applicants who have been LECOM or LECOM Health employees for at least 6 months will be exempt from taking the TEAS examination, given they have a college science cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university will be exempt from taking the TEAS entrance examination.
  • Applicants who hold a current, unencumbered LPN license can waive the TEAS entrance examination requirement, given they have an overall college cumulative GPA of 3.0.

The Admissions Eligibility Checklist is included in the link for additional documentation to accompany the LECOM A.S.N.-R.N. application.