Nursing Program Application

1. Submit/resubmit an application to the college, if not currently enrolled in a course at Coastal Alabama. 

2. Original transcripts from all colleges attended, along with high school transcripts, must be received in the Registrar’s office by the application deadline. Unlike routine college admission, the Nursing Division does not allow one semester for receipt of transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution’s Registrar to Coastal Alabama’s Registrar. Hand delivered or student copies of transcripts are not accepted.

3. Submit a completed Nursing Program Application by the deadline.

4. Attach ACT score as outlined. 

5. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required on a 4.0 scale based on the required academic core courses. The core college courses are English Composition I; Intermediate College Algebra or higher-level math, such as Pre-Calculus, Finite Mathematics, or Statistics (Mathematical Applications is accepted for the PN program); Anatomy & Physiology; Anatomy & Physiology II; Human Growth & Development; Speech; Microbiology; and a Humanities elective, such as Art or Music Appreciation, Philosophy, Theater, Religion, or a foreign language). Microbiology and a Humanities elective are not required courses for the PN certificate and not calculated in core GPA; however, points for eligibility are awarded for completion.

6. A minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for high school students without prior college work (GED acceptable).

7. Eligibility is required for English Composition I, Intermediate College Algebra (Mathematical Applications for PN applicants), and Anatomy & Physiology I, if not previously taken.

8. Good standing with the College, including a minimum overall, cumulative GPA of 2.0.

9. Meet the Essential Eligibility Requirements for Nursing.

An ACT composite score of 18 or higher (writing component not required), national or residual, is required for the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. No minimum ACT score is required for the Practical Nursing (PN) program. The applicant's ACT results must be attached to this application. There is no expiration date on ACT for the Nursing Program.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Application dates are listed below. All applications must be received by the end of the day on the last date of the application cycle in order to be considered.
o Spring Admission: Applications accepted August 1 – October 1.
o Summer Admission: Applications accepted January 1 – March 1.
o Fall Admission: Applications accepted April 1 – June 1.

When will students be notified of admittance?
Letters are emailed to Coastal Alabama student email addresses within 4 weeks of the application deadline notifying whether or not the applicant is accepted into the nursing program. Please wait the entire 4-week period after the application deadline before contacting the nursing office regarding the status of an application. For questions regarding the Nursing Program application, contact Mrs. Allison Spillman at (251) 580-4978 or allison.spillman@coastalalabama.edu. No changes can be made to the campus location after acceptance to the program.

Applicants who are unable to access their student email account should contact the helpdesk at 251-580-4900.

Note: Students accepted into the Practical Nursing program are not allowed
to transfer into the traditional ADN (RN) track when the third semester of the PN curriculum has been completed.