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How to Apply to Lehman's Undergraduate Nursing Programs: Traditional and Accelerated
This program is designed for pre-nursing applicants who have not yet earned a nursing license. Admission is competitive, and meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
The admissions process consists of two phases:
Phase one: Initial Eligibility Review
Applicants must meet the minimum cumulative GPA in the required science prerequisite courses and the minimum HESI-A2 exam scores requirements.
Prerequisite Course Policy: Although courses may be repeated in accordance with college policy, only the first attempt of each science prerequisite course will be considered for admission eligibility. All science prerequisites must have been completed within the seven years prior to the nursing application review. Grades earned in subsequent attempts will not be considered. Grades of P/F or CR/NC will be considered first attempts.
Phase Two: Final Admission Evaluation
Applicants who meet the Phase One requirements will receive an invitation to take the Dosage Calculation Examination, administered by Lehman's Department of Nursing.
Final admission decisions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of all three admission components:
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Science prerequisite GPA
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HESI-A2 examination scores
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Dosage Calculation Examination results
Nursing Admissions Process
- Complete the CUNY Application to Lehman College for the Spring semester (preferably) - You must be a Lehman College student at the time of your Nursing CAS 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
- Register for HESI-A2 exam.
- Registration Window: Early November through mid February.
- Complete the Nursing CAS Application.
- 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.
- Dosage Calculation Exam - Invitation Only.
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Program Start Date: The Accelerated Nursing Program begins on the first Monday in June each year.
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Eligibility: The Accelerated Nursing Program is designed exclusively for second-degree students. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment in the program.
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Prerequisite Completion: All required prerequisite courses must be completed no later than the Winter Intersession preceding the intended June start date. Applicants with outstanding prerequisite coursework beyond this deadline will not be eligible for consideration for that admission cycle.
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Consideration for the Traditional Nursing Program: Applicants who are not selected for the Accelerated Nursing Program may also be considered for admission to the Traditional Nursing Program, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. A separate application is not required.
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Program Format: The Accelerated Nursing Program is a full-time, in-person, daytime program completed over 15 months.
| Application Deadline | Notification Dates | |
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| Accelerated Nursing | March 15th 11:59 PM | Mid-April |
| Traditional Nursing | March 15th 11:59 PM | 1st week of June |
