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 College, 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 2^nd attempt. TEAS scores are good for one calendar year. All scores should be sent to Molloy College 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

Minimum requirement 500 (no remediation)
Students with less than 500 are required to enroll in and successfully pass Math 0600 with a grade a 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

SAT Reading Test Score

Minimum requirement higher than 480 (no remediation)
450- 480 requires English 1010 with a minimum grade of C or better
Below 450 requires English 0900 with a minimum grade of C or better