Program Admission Requirements

We take great pride in the rigor of our curriculum and our students' thirst for success. Setting the bar high in our program admissions requirements helps maintain those standards from the beginning.

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Admission Deadlines

Quick Facts:

Application Deadline: April 30
Program Start: Fall Trimester
Admits per Intake:

  • Orlando daytime option: 50 seats available
  • Tampa daytime option: 25 seats available

Conditional Admission: All applications will be reviewed after June 1. Admission decisions may take up to 6 weeks to be issued after the application closes. 
Learn more about ASN conditional admission.

Conditional admission applicants admitted:

  • Orlando daytime: Max of 5 seats
  • Tampa daytime: Max of 5 seats

Application Deadline: August 31
Program Start: Spring Trimester
Admits per Intake:

  • Orlando daytime option: 50 seats available
  • Tampa daytime option: 25 seats available

Conditional Admission: All applications will be reviewed after October 1. Admission decisions may take up to 6 weeks to be issued after the application closes. 

Conditional admission applicants admitted:

  • Orlando daytime: Max of 5 seats
  • Tampa daytime: Max of 5 seats

Step 1: Apply for General Studies Admission

Whether you're a first-time college student or transferring from another school, all on-campus undergraduate applicants must first apply for General Studies admission at AHU.

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Step 2

Apply to the AS Nursing Program

Note that due to the competitive nature of the admissions process, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Students who have successfully completed 12 college-level hours at AdventHealth University may be given preferential consideration for program admission.

Submitted the ASN Program Application once admitted to the University. The application can be accessed through https://my.ahu.edu.

Submit AS Nursing Program Application

A minimum combined 3.00 GPA in prerequisite and cognate courses. A grade of C or better is required for all cognate and prerequisite courses.

Cognate Prerequisites
BIOL 101 Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)
ENGL 101 English Composition I
MATH 103 Survey of Mathematics
PSYC 128 Developmental Psychology
NUTR 120 Nutrition for Healthcare

Repeated only one (1) cognate, to be eligible for admission into nursing courses, including transfer credits. Must have a grade of C or better for required courses.

Achieved ATI TEAS Composite score of 62.5%. All four sections of the ATI TEAS must be taken for the Composite score to be accurate. See AHU ATI TEAS re-test policy.

More information about the TEAS

Additional Enrollment Requirements

Applicants who are accepted into the program must also meet the following requirements. All health records, immunizations, and CPR certifications must be submitted by the Nursing Department Orientation the week prior to the start of classes. Failure to submit these documents by that day may result in forfeiture of a seat in the program.

All students admitted to the AdventHealth University Nursing Program must attend a Mandatory Information Session prior to the trimester in which they are planning on enrolling. Information sessions are the most accurate resource to have your questions answered. Information Session scheduling will be communicated after admission. Not attending one of these sessions may delay applicant program start date.

Up to date immunizations verifying the following: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tetanus-Diphtheria, Varicella, COVID-19 vaccine or proof of immunity (titer).

Verification of tuberculosis screening prior starting NRSG 105 – Basic Health Assessment course. If test is positive, refer to the Communicable Disease Policy for more information.

Annual verification of the Influenza Vaccine for the current flu season (defined as October through March 31).

Evidence of physical examination completed no more than one year prior to beginning a professional program.

Verify current certification in Basic Life Support professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Heart Association, including infant, child, and adult CPR.

Provide documentation of annual Respirator (Mask) Fit testing for Orlando campus students. 

Nursing Student Transfer Policy

Students currently enrolled in a nursing program who wish to transfer to the AdventHealth University ASN Program must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission. Students requesting to transfer to the ASN Program at AdventHealth University will be considered for placement into the second trimester nursing courses. Acceptance is not automatic and is contingent on available clinical/class space.

Meet the ASN program admission requirements.

Complete all cognate and general education courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 prior to enrolling in nursing courses.

Obtain a current minimum cumulative nursing GPA of 3.00 in all completed nursing courses.

Submit two recommendations on AHU Recommendation Forms, including one from the nursing program from which they are transferring.

Download AHU Recommendation Form (PDF)

Submit a one- to two-page letter explaining their desire to be considered for transfer to AdventHealth University, and their interest in becoming a nurse.

Demonstrate satisfactory validation of nursing knowledge and skills.

The complete program policies and requirements can be found in the current Academic Catalog.

View AS Nursing Program in Academic Catalog

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Your application is the first step toward your rewarding nursing career. We can’t wait to learn more about you and watch you succeed in the classroom, in clinics and in our state-of-art labs. Start your application today.

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