CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGES NURSING PROGRAM

Capital Community College, Gateway Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College Norwalk Community College, Three Rivers Community College

Nursing Campuses

CAPITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Enrollment Services Office 950 Main Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Phone: 860-906-5126 www.ccc.commnet.edu	GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Office - Long Wharf Campus Attention: Nursing 60 Sargent Drive New Haven, Connecticut 06511 Phone: 203-285-2010 www. gwcc.comment.edu
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Office 750 Chase Parkway Waterbury, Connecticut 06708 Phone: 203-575-8294 www.nvcc.commnet.edu	NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Office 188 Richards Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854-1655 Phone: 203-857-7060 www.ncc.commnet.edu
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nursing Admissions 7 Mahan Drive Norwich, Connecticut 06360-2497 Phone: 860-892-5702 www.trcc.commnet.edu

Requirements for Admission

Applicants seeking admission into the Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) must file a CT-CCNP Nursing Application through the Admissions Office at the College of first choice* between November 1st and February 1st of the application year. Advisors/Counselors are available at each campus to guide applicants through the admission process.

Submit the following by the February 1st deadline date:

College application (separate from the nursing program application) with application fee of $20.00 for first-time applicant to any of the twelve Connecticut Community Colleges.
Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) application.
Official High School transcripts indicating graduation or GED.
Official College/university transcripts, if applicable.
Proof of Measles and Rubella immunization.

Complete the required Accuplacer computerized placement test. The placement test maybe waived for applicants who have prior college English and/or mathematics credits.

Admission Requirements:

HS graduate or equivalent
One year of HS Chemistry with a lab with a grade of C or higher; or Connecticut Community College CHE 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher successfully completed within 5 years prior** to application deadline of February 1, 2008.
Accuplacer score above Connecticut Community College MAT 136 or 137; or completion of Connecticut Community College MAT 136 or 137, or equivalent or higher, with a grade of C or higher successfully completed prior to application deadline of February 1, 2008.
GPA 2.7 – Based on all college credits taken within the past five years; and any college courses taken prior to five years that are transferred in to meet the nursing curriculum requirements.
ATI-TEAS test score. Applicants must have a composite score of 65% or higher. The most recent test score taken before February 1, 2008 will be valid for three (3) years from the date of taking.. (See Page 5 for additional information)
Computer literacy – Passing a computer proficiency test; or completion of Connecticut Community College CSA 105: Introduction to Software Application or equivalent or higher level course with a passing grade successfully completed prior to application deadline of February 1, 2008 .
Connecticut Community College BIO 211: Anatomy and Physiology I, or equivalent, with a grade of C+ or higher, successfully completed within 5 years prior** to application deadline of February 1, 2008.
Connecticut Community College ENG 101: English Composition, or equivalent, with a grade of C+ or higher, successfully completed prior to application deadline of February 1, 2008.
Connecticut Community College BIO 212: Anatomy and Physiology II, or equivalent, with a grade of C+ or higher, successfully completed within 5 years prior** to application deadline of February 1, 2008 or successfully completed during, but no later than, Spring 2008 semester .

* “College of First Choice” is the college that you would most like to attend.
** “Five years prior” is defined as having completed the course between December 2002 and Feb. 1, 2008.

Application Process

ADVISEMENT

All potential applicants seeking admission to the Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) are encouraged to contact their College of first choice to obtain current information about the admission requirements.

College Contact Person

Capital Community College Virginia Foley Nursing Advisor 860-906-5199 vfoley@ccc.commnet.edu	Gateway Community College Mary Beth Banks Enrollment Services Assistant, Nursing 203-285-2388 mbanks@gwcc.commnet.edu
Naugatuck Valley Community College Noreen Cerruto Associate Director of Admissions 203-575-8294 ncerruto@nvcc.commnet.edu	Norwalk Community College Bill Chagnon Admission Counselor 203-857-7090 bchagnon@ncc.commnet.edu
Three Rivers Community College Amy Rozek Assistant Director of Admissions 860-892-5702 nursingadmissions@trcc.commnet.edu

APPLICATION

Where to Apply – Applicants must submit all application materials to the Admission Office at the College of first choice by February 1, 2008.

When to Apply – The application period for the nursing program for the Fall 2008 class is November 1, 2007 through February 1, 2008. When the admission requirements, except for Anatomy and Physiology II, have been met, the Admission Office determines the application complete.

Notification of Admission Status – The applicant will be notified by letter of the admission decision prior to May 1, 2008.

TRANSCRIPTS

All high school and college/university transcripts must be received by the Admissions Office at the College of first choice postmarked no later than the application deadline of February 1, 2008. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm the receipt and evaluation of all transcripts with the Advisor/Admissions Officer.

NURSING ADMISSION TEST (ATI-TEAS)

Applicants must obtain a composite score of 65% or higher on the ATI-TEAS test. The fee for the test is $25.00. The test is a multiple choice test that evaluates essential academic skills: math, science, reading, and English. The test will take 3 ½ hours to complete.

You may also purchase the ATI-TEAS Study Manual which is available through www.ATItesting.com, (cost is approximately $35.00). The study manual will assist you in preparing for the exam. It is also recommended that applicants review biology and chemistry content in preparation for taking the ATI-TEAS Test. The applicant can also subscribe to practice tests offered on-line by ATI. For more information about the ATI-TEAS Test, visit the ATI website at www.ATItesting.com.

An applicant may retake the ATI-TEAS test as many times is desired. There must be a 45 day period between each testing. Applicants are encouraged to prepare before taking the test or retaking the test. Test results are valid for three (3) years from the most recent test date.

Testing Schedule – All five campuses offer the ATI-TEAS Testing. Go to College of First Choice website for all the testing schedules and registration information. If the test is taken at a site other than at one of the Connecticut Community Colleges, applicants must have official results sent by ATI to the College of First Choice.

Click here for the Capital Community College ATI-TEAS Testing Schedule

TRANSFER CREDIT

Non-Nursing Courses - Applicants must have official transcripts from other colleges or universities sent to the Admissions Office of the College of first choice by the application deadline date of February 1, 2008. In accordance with transfer of credit guidelines set forth by the Board of Trustees, courses which meet nursing program requirements will be accepted by the CT-CCNP. Once an applicant earns credit at the College of first choice, transfer credit for the same course from another college will not be granted.
Credits Earned Outside the United States – Transcripts need to be evaluated by the “Course By Course” option through the World Education Services Inc, PO Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, New York 10113 or another approved site and submitted to the College of First Choice. Contact the College of First Choice for additional information.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Licensed Practical Nurse
The Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program participates in the Connecticut Articulation Model for LPNs. Applicants must meet the CT-CCNP admission requirements. Applicants are encouraged to seek advisement prior to the application process.
Transfer Nursing Students From Programs Outside CT-CCNP
Transfer students who wish to transfer nursing courses from another college or university will be considered for transfer after a written request for evaluation of nursing course work has been received by the Nursing Director at College of first choice. Applicants must meet all nursing program admission requirements (See Page 3). Applicants can obtain complete transfer requirements from the College of first choice. Transfer students are admitted based upon a GPA of 3.00; ability to place applicant in the appropriate clinical section; and availability of openings, clinical resources, and faculty.

Students transferring from within the CT-CCNP see separate policy.