Admissions
For admission into the RN-BSN program, applicants must meet the general college admission requirements found in the Catalog and submit:
- An official transcript showing completion of an associate degree or diploma in nursing.
- Evidence of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all post-secondary coursework.
- A current unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in NC or compact license before beginning classes.
- Two references utilizing the College form from persons familiar with your capabilities:
- Applicants enrolled in or currently graduating from an associate degree nursing program must provide two references from current nursing faculty.
- Nurses who currently are employed and hold an unencumbered license must provide two professional references (e.g., supervisor, co-workers, recent instructor).
As a distance education program, it is important for applicants to understand the requirements with regard to characteristics of a successful online student, necessary computer skills, and technology requirements. Therefore, applicants should review the information available under Distance Education in the College catalog and/or website, and complete the online readiness assessment available on the website to insure readiness.
Atrium Health Teammate & Atrium Health College Scholarship Program Admission Requirements
Cabarrus College offers a scholarship program for current Atrium Health employees, and graduates from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Carolinas College of Health Sciences or Mercy School of Nursing who enroll in the RN-BSN program within one year of graduation.
Eligibility requirements for the scholarship program requires the submission of a current unencumbered and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC or compact state (if recent graduate, you must submit this prior to classes beginning).
Admission and enrollment requirements include:
- The submission of a Fast Track Application to the Admissions office at Cabarrus.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 in all post-secondary coursework.
- Student must stay continuously enrolled until program completion (either part-time or full-time.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA