PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Students are ready to submit an application for Acceptance to the College of Nursing
WHEN they have reviewed the PVAMU ECatalog (www.pvamu.edu), College of Nursing
Acceptance requirements on the website (www.pvamu.edu/nursing, and:
______1. Must complete 60 prerequisite transferrable college-level hours (Have completed
45 hours PRIOR TO APPLYING) or completed your Associate Degree in Nursing. If Accepted,
ALL prerequisite courses MUST be completed in order to enroll in nursing courses.
______2. Meet the required 3.0 Cumulative GPA and Support Area GPA on a 4.0 scale (3.0
for LVN-BSN) and have not repeated the same course more than once or have not repeated
more than two of the pre-requisite courses to receive a grade of “C” or higher.
____ 3. Meet the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement (i.e., TASP/THEA, alternate
examination, or other exemption (associated degree or higher, etc.). Completed coursework
does not satisfy this requirement for the College of Nursing.
_____4. Submit the Texas Common Application for admission to Prairie View A&M
University at www.applytexas.org. Then, print and retain a copy of the completed
application, which will be submitted to the College of Nursing with your complete Social
Security number.. Note: An Admission letter from the University does not constitute
Acceptance into the College of Nursing.
_____5. Pay the non-refundable $25.00 application fee and $60.00 nursing processing fee
(at the www.pvamu.edu, Online Services, then Panthers Marketplace), and retained copies
of the receipts of payments.
_____6. Request official transcripts from ALL institutions attended (electronic copy (ies) to
Office of Admissions, and paper copy (ies) to the College of Nursing, sent from the
institutions only. Retain the receipts or the confirmation forms of these requests. Note: An
admission letter from the University does not constitute Acceptance into the College of
Nursing.
_____7. Pass the pre-nursing entrance examination (HESI A2), earning a minimum score of
75% on each component: Math, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Anatomy &
Physiology within two attempts, INCLUDING the Critical Thinking section (No exam required
for RN-BSN applicants).
_____8. Submit a copy of your application, two sealed reference letters (current or former
college instructor and personal/agency detailing your community service), and receipts (#4,
#5, and #6, plus a copy of nursing license for LVN-BSN or RN-BSN students) to the College of
Nursing.
_____9. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm that she/he has been fully admitted to
Prairie View A&M University with ALL final transcripts forwarded from their institutions to
Prairie View A&M University, Office of Admissions and Records, PO Box 519, M.S. 1009,
Prairie View, TX 77446, and a second paper copy of ALL final transcripts is forwarded from
their institution to PVAMU, College of Nursing, OASS, 6436 Fannin St, Ste. 102, Houston, TX
77030. DEADLINES: March 1 (fall) and September 1 (spring).
ADMISSIONS and
ACCEPTANCE
INFORMATION
Fall Deadline: March 1
Spring Deadline:
September 1
Dr. Forest Smith,
Director
fdsmith@pvamu.edu
College of Nursing, Office of
Admissions and Student
Services
Ms. Vernica Anderson,
College of Nursing,
Admissions Counselor
vfanderson@pvamu.edu
(713) 797-7000
(713) 797-7092 fax
Ms. Helen Farr,
Administrative Assistant
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
6436 FANNIN ST., Ste. 102
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
(713) 797-7000
www.pvamu.edu/nursing
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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Admissions Requirements (Clinical Studies Upper Division)
Admission to the clinical studies (upper division) may be considered when the
applicant satisfies the undergraduate admission requirements of the University
and the College of Nursing as Prairie View A&M University pre-nursing major or
as a transfer student.
Students seeking admission to clinical studies must meet the following criteria:
Complete the pre-nursing major (lower division) with a minimum 3.0 overall
cumulative grade-point-average (GPA) and a minimum 3.0 GPA in support
courses) in the following areas: microbiology, anatomy and physiology,
chemistry, psychology, nutrition, human development life span and statistics.
Completion of all natural science courses within the last 5 years of admission
with a minimum grade of “C”: anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and
chemistry; and completion of all support courses within 10 years of admission:
psychology, nutrition, human development life span, and statistics.
The validation of dated credits and courses requiring updating is made upon
receipt of a completed application to the College of Nursing.
All lower division (core and support courses) classified as pre-nursing and the
natural science courses may not be repeated more than once to achieve a
passing grade of “C”. Also, no more than two pre-nursing lower division courses
may be repeated.
Satisfactory performance on a faculty selected pre-nursing standardized
admission examination (HESI A2), which may not be taken more than two times.
ADMISSIONS and
ACCEPTANCE
INFORMATION
Fall Deadline: March 1
Spring Deadline:
September 1
Dr. Forest Smith,
Director
fdsmith@pvamu.edu
College of Nursing, Office of
Admissions and Student
Services
Ms. Vernica Anderson,
College of Nursing,
Admissions Counselor
vfanderson@pvamu.edu
(713) 797-7000
(713) 797-7092 fax
Ms. Helen Farr,
Administrative Assistant
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
6436 FANNIN ST., Ste. 102
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
(713) 797-7000
www.pvamu.edu/nursing
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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
The following documentation is required if admitted and receive an
Acceptance Package from the College of Nursing:
ADMISSIONS and
ACCEPTANCE
INFORMATION
The following documentation is required:
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Submission of an application to the University through the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions in accordance with the defined criteria for admissions as outlined in the
Prairie View A&M University Undergraduate Catalog and the College of Nursing Office of
Admissions and Student Services. An acceptance letter for enrollment in the University
does not guarantee a student’s acceptance to the College of Nursing and enrollment in
the baccalaureate nursing program clinical studies (upper division).
Submission of documentation for a completed physical examination; a negative
Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test and / or negative chest x-ray; required immunizations:
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Chicken-pox (Varicella), Tetanus, Hepatitis B
vaccination series, and all recommended influenza vaccines (i.e. H1N1).
Proof of immunity by blood titers is required for Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Measles,
Mumps and Rubella. Also all students must have documentation of a meningococcal
vaccine mandated by the State of Texas for all incoming college students.
Submission of a current CPR certification by the American Heart Association (Healthcare
Provider Course).
Negative criminal background check and drug screening test by a designated approved
agency of the College of Nursing. Students may be subjected to additional criminal
background check and drug screening to satisfy continuing enrollment in the nursing
program.
Acquisition of the student professional liability insurance coverage by a designated
approved agency of the University.
Submission of a current health insurance card.
Verification of the applicant’s decision to accept the offer of admission to the nursing program
must be received within two weeks from the date of offer for admission. Final admission
decisions are dependent on receipt of the completed application package; which includes a
nursing processing fee and space availability. Applicants not accepted for admission to the clinical
studies upper division may be placed on a waiting list for the semester of application only.
Applicants not admitted may reapply at the next admissions period.
Any student applying for transfer of courses from another baccalaureate nursing program must
fulfill all requirements for admission to the University and the College of Nursing. Only nursing
courses from a nationally accredited baccalaureate program may be considered for possible
transfer credit and the student must be in good standing in the previous nursing program
attended. Pass/Fail courses are not accepted. Program placement is determined on an individual
basis by the College of Nursing.
NOTE: International Students must contact Mrs. McGinty at (936)261-1725 or
ejmcginty@pvamu.edu and Ms. Nicole Woods at (936)261-1067 or ntwoods@pvamu.edu
regarding university requirements related to their immigration status.
Fall Deadline: March 1
Spring Deadline:
September 1
Dr. Forest Smith,
Director
fdsmith@pvamu.edu
College of Nursing, Office of
Admissions and Student
Services
Ms. Vernica Anderson,
College of Nursing,
Admissions Counselor
vfanderson@pvamu.edu
(713) 797-7000
(713) 797-7092 fax
Ms. Helen Farr,
Administrative Assistant
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
6436 FANNIN ST., Ste. 102
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
(713) 797-7000
www.pvamu.edu/nursing
Questions about Financial Aid: 936-261-1000
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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
PRE-CLINICAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Core Courses
Hours
ENGL 1123
Freshman Composition I
ENGL 1143
Technical Writing or Comp II
COMM 1003
Fundamentals of Speech or
MISY
1013
Communication in the Digital Age
MATH 1113
College Algebra (or above)
PHIL
2023
Ethics
ARTS
1203
Introduction to Visual Arts
*Creative Arts (Core)
FINA
2103
Personal Finance Management or
ECON 2003
Fundamentals of Economics
HIST
1313
US History to 1876
HIST
1323
US History 1877-present
POSC 1113
American Government I
POSC 1123
American Government II
Support Courses
BIOL
1054
Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIOL
1064
Human Anatomy & Physiology
CHEM 1053
Intro Chemistry
CHEM 1051
Intro Chemistry Lab
BIOL
1073
Microbiology
PSYC
1113
General Psychology
PSYC
3312
Fund of Statistics
HUSC 1343
Human Nutrition
HDFM 2533
Human Dev. & Life Span
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
60
*Creative Arts Course must meet Core Requirements or select from PVAMU List
below.
ADMISSIONS and
ACCEPTANCE
ADMISSIONS
and
INFORMATION
ACCEPTANCE
INFORMATION
Fall Deadline: March 1
Spring Deadline:
Fall Deadline:
1
SeptemberMarch
1
Spring Deadline:
September 1
Dr. Forest Smith,
Director
Dr. Forest Smith,
fdsmith@pvamu.edu
Director
College
of Nursing, Office of
fdsmith@pvamu.edu
Admissions
and Student
Services
College of Nursing, Office of
Admissions and Student
Services
Ms. Vernica Anderson,
College of Nursing,
Ms. VernicaCounselor
Anderson,
Admissions
College of Nursing,
vfanderson@pvamu.edu
Admissions
Counselor
(713)
797-7000
vfanderson@pvamu.edu
(713) 797-7092 fax
(713) 797-7000
(713) 797-7092 fax
Ms. Helen Farr,
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Helen Farr,
Administrative Assistant
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
6436 FANNIN
ST.,UNIVERSITY
Ste. 102
PRAIRIE
VIEW A&M
HOUSTON,
TEXAS
77030
COLLEGE OF
NURSING
(713)
797-7000
6436 FANNIN ST., Ste. 102
www.pvamu.edu/nursing
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
(713) 797-7000
www.pvamu.edu/nursing