 Many
more eligible applications are received
than spaces available.
 50
spaces are available.
 The
application period is once a year.
 The
application is available online from
January 2 until February 1.
 Applications
submitted after 4:00 pm on
February 1 will not be accepted.
 Incomplete
applications are not accepted.
 Requirements
must be completed in the Fall
Semester prior to applying to the nursing
program.
 All
prerequisite courses must be completed with
a C grade or better.
 Cumulative
GPA of prerequisite courses
must = 2.5 or better.
 The
online application calculates GPA. You can
also calculate your GPA at:
http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/forms/calculator/CalculatorV2.php
 Anatomy,
Physiology and Microbiology
= cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
= no grade less than C
= Students may not repeat a Biology course
where the grade is “C” or higher to meet CSM
Nursing Program admissions eligibility. Refer to
the Repeat Policy on the CSM Nursing website.
 No
expiration dates for prerequisite courses.
 No
recency requirements.
 Check

articulation grid for equivalency:
http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/Nursing%
20Articulation%20Grid%20%20updated%20Jan%202013.pdf
 Courses
listed on applications are checked
against unofficial transcripts.
 Highlight
courses on unofficial transcripts.
1.
Completion of Math 120 or Math 122 and
123 or equivalent; or

CSM Math Placement Test – placement into
Math 125 or higher.

Higher level math course is acceptable, e.g.,
Statistics, Calculus.

Claim catalog rights if continuously enrolled
within SMCCD prior to Fall 2009.
2.
Chemistry 410*. Note: Starting Fall 2013, only Chem 410* will
be accepted. Exception: SMCCD students who can claim
catalog rights prior to Fall 2012 may still use Chem 192 or 210
up to Fall 2014. In 2015, only Chem 410 will be accepted
regardless of catalog rights.
3.
Biology 250 (Anatomy w/ Lab)*
4.
Biology 260 (Physiology w/ Lab)*
5.
Biology 240 (Microbiology w/ Lab)*
6.
English 100 (English Composition)*
7.
Psychology 100 (Introduction to Psychology)*
8.
Psychology 200 (Developmental Psychology)*
9.
Communication Studies 110 or 130 or 140 or150
10.
Sociology 100 (Introduction to Sociology) OR Anthropology 110
(Cultural Anthropology)*
* Successful completion of acceptable course equivalent. Refer to the NURSING
ARTICULATION GRID on the website.
 All
applicants must complete the online
Nursing Program Information Session and
take the quiz with 100% score. Proof of
completion is not required; the Nursing
Department will automatically receive a list
of applicants who successfully complete the
quiz.

If you completed coursework outside SMCCD, check the
articulation grid. If the course is on the grid, it is
automatically approved as equivalent to the required
CSM course.

If the course is not listed, submit a copy of an approved
Course Substitution Petition.

For students who have completed or are completing 6
units within SMCCD, follow the instructions for transcript
evaluation:

http://smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/transcript/reqeval.php
If you are not a student enrolled within SMCCD, fill out
the
Nursing Pre-Application Evaluation Form
website:
found on the Nursing
http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/resources.asp .
must complete NPIS to utilize this service.
You

International coursework must be evaluated by an
approved transcript evaluation service.

Request a detailed evaluation from one of the
following services:
1.
International Education Research, Inc.:
www.ierf.org:
2.
World Education Service: www.wes.org
3.
Academic Credential Education Institute:
www.acei1.com

Upon receipt of the detailed evaluation from an
approved international transcript evaluation
service, request a CSM Transcript and Course
Substitution Petition. Refer to previous slides to
identify which form to complete.
 Submit
the application online prior to 4:00
pm on February 1 of each year.
 Incomplete
or late applications are not
reviewed nor accepted.

Unofficial transcripts for all courses indicated in
the application. Highlight courses for review.
Submit transcripts even if courses were taken
within SMCCD: College of San Mateo, Skyline
College, Cañada College.

If applicable, a copy of completed transcript
evaluation for courses not listed on the Nursing
Articulation grid.
 Submit
the application online at the CSM
Nursing website:
www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing/
 Paper copies of the application are not
required. Submission should be online.
 Mail or hand carry unofficial transcripts
(and approved transcript evaluations if
applicable) to the CSM Nursing
Department. Do not send the transcripts
for your application to Admissions &
Records.
A
waiting list is not maintained.
 If
you are not admitted you must re-apply
the next year.
 The
office maintains application materials
for only one year.
 All
applicants are notified of their status by
U.S. Mail no later than May 1.

For Fall 2014, applicants who have met the
following criteria will be selected by a
computerized random number selection:

All prerequisite courses completed at the time of
application with C grades or higher

2.5 GPA cumulative

2.5 subset GPA in Anatomy, Physiology and
Microbiology (following Repeat Policy guidelines)

Completed NPIS (Nursing Program Information
Session)
 Starting
Fall 2015, selection will include the
current admission requirements listed in the
previous slide AND merit-based criteria.
More details on merit-based selection will be
posted on the CSM nursing website during the
Fall 2013 semester.
 See
Section 5 of the Nursing Program
Information Sheet.
 General
Education requirements must be met
for the Associate in Science Degree. For
students who already have a Bachelor's
Degree and complete the nursing major
requirement, an associate degree will be
awarded.

Complete General Education requirements for the
A.S. Degree in nursing:
Humanities, American Institutions,
California State and Local Government, Physical Education,
Information Competency. (See CSM catalog for details.)

Students who hold a bachelor’s degree will receive
the A.S. degree in nursing providing that the
student completes the nursing major course
requirements.

It is highly recommended that students take the
Reading Placement test and follow
recommendations.

All accepted candidates must take the ATI TEAS
(Test of Essential Academic Skills) Test.

The passing score is 62% composite for Version V.

For a no-passing score, remediation is required.
The test is taken again the next year – if the
applicant passes – he/she will be admitted.
Acceptance is denied to candidates who do not
pass on the second attempt.

www.atitesting.com provides information about
the test.

The Board of Registered nursing website
www.rn.ca.gov contains information regarding
licensure.

Each student is responsible for his/her transportation
to outside agencies and clinical assignments.

The program takes priority over work schedules and
other family obligations. Be prepared to be flexible.

Nursing class and clinical hours vary from course to
course. You will be assigned a clinical section.

The cost of the program is approximately $7,000
for the first year and $6,000 for the second year.
This includes books, supplies, fees, and
uniforms.

All accepted applicants must complete a
background check, which includes drug testing.
In case of a hit or known offense, acceptance
depends on the approval of the clinical agency,
as well as BRN licensure approval.
You have completed the Nursing Program
Information Session Online.
Now take the quiz to complete the process.