Application & Eligibility
How do I know if I am eligible to apply to the Calhoun Community College Nursing program?
All applicants should read and review application requirements and eligibility criteria.
What is the grade point average (GPA) requirement?
Applicants must have a minimal GPA of 2.5 based on the core nursing courses (BIO 201, BIO 202, MTH 100, and ENG 101). Additionally, applicants must have a 2.0 GPA at the last institution attended, or current native institution.
How is my GPA calculated if I have not taken any or all of the core courses?
If you have not taken all the core courses, your GPA will be calculated based on those you have taken, whether one, two, or three of the courses. If you have not taken any of the courses, your GPA will be based on that of your high school transcript.
What are the steps to apply to the Calhoun Community College Nursing program?
- Apply for admission to the college. Learn more.
- Send official transcripts to Admissions from ALL schools previously attended, including high school/GED transcripts. Learn more.
- Send your ACT scores to CCC Office of Admissions and Records. Learn more.
- After you have been admitted to the college and assigned an A#, log into your MyCalhoun account and verify your coursework has been properly evaluated and is showing on your unofficial Calhoun transcript.
- Find the MyCalhoun link on the college’s homepage in the upper right corner
- Submit an application to the traditional nursing program or RN bridge nursing program. Learn more about these programs.
- Wait for admission decision letters to arrive in your A#@alabama.edu email.
Can I choose which campus I want to attend?
A random selection (lottery) system will be used to determine the students for enrollment on the Huntsville campus for admission and reinstatement, based on the following process:
- Apply for admission to the nursing program.
- Select Huntsville campus as your first choice.
- After the ranking by points and selection for admission, eligible students who selected “Huntsville” will be put in a lottery and chosen at random for a seat on the Huntsville campus, until all seats are filled.
- Notification of your campus location will be in the acceptance letter sent to A#@ email address.
- A student needing reinstatement may return to either campus, regardless of where they were first admitted, using a lottery to fill available seats.
- All admission criteria still apply.
Adopted fall 2024, effective date spring 2025.
Transcripts
Where do I submit my official transcripts?
Transcripts need to be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records (transcripts@calhoun.edu). Do not submit transcripts to the nursing department office. Learn more about transcripts.
I have attended several schools. Can I just submit transcripts from the last school I attended?
Transcripts must be received from ALL schools attended to meet the minimum requirements for acceptance. Any transcripts received after the suggested submission date are not guaranteed to be evaluated in time for your application evaluation. Learn more about transcripts.
When do I need to have my transcripts submitted?
Transcripts should be submitted 30 days before the application deadline (March 1 or August 1) to guarantee coursework will be evaluated by the application deadline (March 31 or August 31). Transcripts received after March 1/August 1 are not guaranteed to be used in your application and transcripts evaluation.
| Application for: | Suggested submission by | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | March 1st | March 31st |
| Spring Semester | August 1st | August 31st |
I have a degree already. Which transcripts do I need to submit?
Transcripts must be received from ALL schools attended, including incomplete degree, graduate, and undergraduate degrees (Bachelor, Master and Doctoral). Learn more about transcripts.
There is a hold on my transcript at a previous school. Can I submit an unofficial transcript?
No, official transcripts must be submitted from all schools attended. Learn more about transcripts.
My name is different on my transcripts from another school. What do I need to do?
When you applied to the college, you should have included any aliases or alternative names. If the name on your transcript is different from any of these names listed, contact Admissions and Records for information on how to update your account to include this name.
How do I know if my transcript has been processed and evaluated by Calhoun?
Log into your MyCalhoun account to view your unofficial transcript. All grades transferred from previous institutions will be found there. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make certain all relevant coursework is listed on the CCC transcript. No points will be awarded if courses and grades are not listed on the CCC transcripts.
HESI A2 Scores
What is the minimum HESI A2 score I must have to be eligible for the program?
There is no minimum score requirement for nursing applicants.
All applicants must submit:
- valid HESI A2 score less than 3 years old.
What happens if I have not taken the HESI A2?
Applicants who have not taken the HESI A2 will not be considered in the evaluation of candidates. This is a minimum requirement for all applicants.
When will I get my HESI A2 test scores?
A printed copy of the summary of test results will be provided to each student as they complete their test session. An individual and detailed score report will be available to each student in their Evolve account, usually within 48 hours of test day.
Core & Program Courses
What do you mean by “CORE COURSES”?
- ENG 101: English Composition I
- MTH elective (One of the higher math courses listed below.)
- BIO 201: Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 202: Anatomy & Physiology II
Completing these courses with a “C” or above prior to application to the nursing program will earn you points on the Traditional Program Selection Process.
Do I have to have all my core courses taken before I apply?
No, you do not have to have any of the core courses taken before applying to the program.
What is the minimum letter grade I must have for the courses to count towards completing the program requirements?
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher to apply towards your degree.
If I am taking a course at the same time I apply, will it count towards the application requirements?
No, the program cannot use courses in progress towards your application. The course must be complete with a grade on your Calhoun Community College transcript at the time of the application deadline.
If I have not completed all the core courses, when will I need to take the courses?
The program is designed to be completed in 5 semesters. Any co-requisite general education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher during or before the semester listed in the curriculum plan.
If I have not taken the core courses, are there any specific requirements I need to know before applying?
Any nursing applicant who has not completed the core courses must be eligible to take MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra, (ENG 101) English Composition I, and (BIO 201) Human Anatomy and Physiology I as determined by college policy.
How can I be sure a course I have taken at another college is accepted by Calhoun?
Log into your MyCalhoun account to view your unofficial transcript. All grades transferred from previous institutions will be found there. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make certain all relevant coursework is listed on the CCC transcript. No points will be awarded if courses and grades are not listed on the CCC transcripts.
Why is there a “T” in front of my grades from previous schools?
Grades from other schools will show as “TA,” “TB,” “TC,” etc. This signifies that the grade is a transfer course.
What if there is only a “T” and no grade on my transcript?
You will need to contact Admissions to have the proper grade assigned to the course. Grades of only “T” will not be used to calculate your GPA or provide points for your application. It is the students’ responsibility to make sure all required coursework is showing on their Calhoun unofficial transcript by the application deadline (March 31st/August 31st).
One of the grades on my Calhoun transcript is wrong. What do I need to do?
Contact the Office of Admissions and Records to have the grade corrected.