How to Apply to Lehman's Undergraduate Nursing Programs: Traditional and Accelerated

Prospective candidates for the nursing program must thoroughly review the admissions criteria. This program is intended for Pre-Nursing applicants. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed.

The admissions process consists of two phases:

Phase one
Involves meeting the minimum GPA in the required science prerequisite courses and the minimum HESI-A2 exam scores.

Please note: Although courses can be repeated in accordance with college policy, for consideration in determining admission to the Nursing Program, the first grade earned will be used to determine eligibility. Grades from retaken courses will not be considered. Grades of P/F or CR/NC will be considered as first attempts.

Phase Two
Entails an invitation to sit for the dosage calculation exam administered by Lehman's Nursing Department. Final admission decisions are based on the comprehensive evaluation of all three components.

Nursing Admissions Process

1. Complete the CUNY Application to Lehman College - You must be a Lehman College student at the time of your nursing application.
   • A student is considered a “Lehman College student” once they have been accepted and matriculated at the college, even if they haven’t registered for classes yet.
   • Questions about completing the CUNY application, visit CUNY How to Apply page
2. Register for HESI-A2 exam.
   • Registration Window: Early November through the 1st week of March.
3. Complete the nursing application through Nursing CAS.
   • Registration Window: January 2nd through March 15th.
   • Nursing CAS fee waivers are available on a first-come first serve basis.
   • Contact the Nursing CAS helpdesk with questions regarding your Nursing CAS application.
4. Dosage Calculation Exam - Invitation Only.
   
   

Deadlines & Notifications Dates

For Accelerated Students ONLY

• The Accelerated Nursing program is limited to second-degree students. All prospective applicants for this program must have earned a bachelor's degree, complete all prerequisite courses, and have passed the HESI-A2 (w/Critical Thinking) exam prior to the nursing application deadline, which is March 15th of every year.
• Accelerated applicants do not have to submit a secondary application to the Traditional Nursing program. They will also be considered for the Traditional Nursing program.