Admission & Selection Process
Spring 2026 Application
The Spring 2026 Nursing program application is now closed.
We will be accepting applications for:
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White Bridge campus
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Dickson campus (classes will be at TriStar Horizon Medical Center until the Dickson County Center for Higher Education opens for Fall 2026 semester)
- Clarksville campus (application opening January 2, 2026, through June 1)
NSCC Nursing Admission Information
Nashville State Community College will admit two classes per academic year into the
Traditional A.A.S. Nursing program. The application cycles for both Fall and Spring
admissions are as follows:
- Fall Admission: The application cycle runs from January 2 through June 1.
- Spring Admission: The application cycle runs from the first business day of June to the first business day of October.
Students may apply for admission during these timeframes. To be eligible, applicants
must meet the following criteria:
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Admitted: If you have not applied to Nashville State Community College, students must complete the college application and be accepted before applying to the nursing program.
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Good Standing: Students must be in good academic standing with Nashville State Community College.
- Prerequisite Courses: Students must maintain a grade of "C" or better in each of the required prerequisite
courses (please refer to the link below for a full list of courses).
Spring Admissions: All pre-requisite courses must be completed by previous summer semester.Fall Admissions: All pre-requisite courses must be completed by the previous spring semester
- ATI-TEAS Exam: Students must achieve a score of "Proficient" or higher on the ATI-TEAS Exam. Scores are valid for up to two years from the date the test was taken.
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Selection Criteria and Selection Process
Advising Information for Acceptance into the NSCC Nursing Program
Prerequisite courses total 27 credit hours of English, Math, and Science. Required courses and a sample schedule can be found by clicking each of the links below:
Nursing Admission Course Requirements
All students wishing to apply for acceptance into the NSCC nursing program should declare a major of either University Parallel with a Health Science concentration or a Health Science major. This will allow the student to complete the prerequisite courses to apply for admittance into the nursing program.
