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Admission Criteria Prior to Starting the Nursing Program

Science Transfer Courses

  • Science prerequisite courses under consideration for transfer of credit to the nursing major should have been taken within ten (10) years prior to the date of acceptance. Science courses that are older than ten (10) years will not be accepted.

English as a Second Language

  • “English as a Second Language (ESL)” students are required to take the Michigan Test. Please refer to admissions requirements at the front of the Catalog for additional information. Prior to entry into Level I nursing courses, ESL students must have completed all ESL required course.

Admission Screening Exams

TEAS – for Undergraduate transfer and Second Degree Accelerated BS/MS Nursing students

The ATI TEAS is the Test of Essential Academic Skills offered by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). ATI TEAS assesses the general academic preparedness of students entering a health science field, specifically a nursing program in the areas of science, mathematics, reading and English. The test consists of 4 sections -  approximately 170 multiple choice questions and can take approximately 3 hours to complete. For specific information about the TEAS and to register to take the test, please click on the following link: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/teas-exam.

To prepare for the test, we recommend ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills Study Manual. This study guide can be purchased via the ATI Online Store.

At Molloy University, the reading score and math score are used to determine the need for remediation prior to beginning any nursing/science courses. Two attempts to achieve passing scores on the ATI TEAS are permitted. The minimum time frame between a first attempt and a repeat attempt is 14 days and we strongly encourage continued use of the review manual as you prepare for a 2nd attempt.  TEAS scores are good for one calendar year. All scores should be sent to Molloy University Office of Admissions.

Requirements:

Math

Undergraduate transfer and Second Degree Accelerated BS/MS Nursing students

  • Minimum requirement 72% (no remediation)
  • 71.9% or lower requires student to enroll in and successfully pass Math 0600 with a grade of PASS (P). The course must be passed on the first time it is taken. If a student does not pass Math 0600, he/she cannot progress into the nursing program

Reading

Undergraduate Transfer Nursing Students

  • Minimum requirement 76.6% (no remediation)
  • 72.3 – 76.5% requires English 1010
  • 72.2% and/or lower requires English 0900

Second Degree Accelerated BS/MS

  • Minimum requirement 80.9% (no remediation)
  • 76.7 - 79.9% requires English 1010

SAT Scores – Freshman Nursing students (within one year of high school graduation)

Math SAT Score used as screen for math competencies required for success in the nursing major

  •  Minimum requirement 540 (no remediation)
  • Students with less than 540 are required to enroll in and successfully pass Math 0600 with a grade of P. The course must be passed on the first time it is taken. If a student does not pass Math 0600 he/she cannot progress into the nursing program.

SAT Reading Test (EBRW subscore)

  • Minimum requirement of 26 or higher (no remediation)
  • Score of 25 requires English 1010 with a minimum grade of C or better
  • Below 25 required English 0900 with a minimum grade of C or better

If the SAT or ACT score is not available, the Accuplacer may be utilized by the program to determine math and reading course requirements.