Nursing ADN

BEFORE applying to the ADN program you MUST:

1. Apply to Roanoke-Chowan Community College.
2. Be proficient in math as evidenced by completion of MAT-003 Tier 2 with a grade of P, or by placement test exemption
3. Be proficient in reading as evidenced by completion of ENG-002 Tier 2 with a grade of P, or by placement test exemption
4. Possess a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher on the most recent three (3) academic semesters (minimum of 12 college credit hours) of coursework. The GPA calculations will omit grades from transitional/supplemental courses, ACA courses, and PE courses.

1. Complete an application for Admission to Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) online by visiting the R-CCC website Roanoke-Chowan Community College
2. Request and submit official transcripts from high school or Adult High School Diploma/GED certificate and all colleges/universities attended to Student Development Services, Roanoke-Chowan Community College, PO Box 1248, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree are not required to submit high school transcripts
   • GPA (Grade Point Average) requirement: Applicant must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher on the most recent three (3) academic semesters (minimum of 12 college credit hours) of coursework. The GPA calculations will omit grades from transitional/supplemental courses, ACA courses and PE courses.
   • Applicant must complete the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program Application and submit a copy by emailing the completed packet and postal mail, postmarked on or before March 1, no exceptions granted. Mail to ATTN: Admissions, Roanoke-Chowan Community College, PO Box 1248, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Application is available on the college’s website at Nursing ADN.. Must  include e, f, and g in your application packet.
   • Applicant must be listed as a Certified Nurse Aide with the NC Division of Health Service Regulation Registry at the time of applying.
   • Applicant must submit evidence of cardiopulmonary certification (CPR) at the Health Care Provider Level (American Heart Association) at the time of applying.
   • Completed Health Form: Submit a completed North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Health Examination Form, available online at Nursing ADN.
   • Conditional Letter – Permission to take Kaplan Entrance Exam: After confirmation of the qualifying 2.8 GPA by the Registrar’s Office, as well as submission of a complete packet, and having all required immunizations the applicant is then eligible to take the Kaplan Entrance Examination for the ADN Program.
   • Applicants seeking admission must complete ALL of the above minimum admission requirements. A complete packet includes the Nursing Program Application, Health Form, proof of NAI Registry, and CPR certification. Your application will be removed if all of this information is not completed and included at the time of submission. Completion of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Nursing Program.

Prior to attending clinical, you must complete a Criminal Background Check. You will receive further instructions regarding this process once admitted to the nursing program. Please review your criminal status before applying to the ADN program.