The application for Fall 2013 is now closed. The application cycle for Fall 2014 will begin October 2013 to February 2014.
Fall 2013
A.A.S. Degree in Nursing Program
Admission Requirements and Information
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is pleased to announce an updated A.A.S. Degree in Nursing Program application process. In an effort
to create a more efficient and seamless system, all prospective students apply via a centralized, online application form located
on the CCC webpage. The online application process will allow prospective students to apply by submitting one single application
which is reviewed by the CCC Nursing Program Admissions Committee.
Acceptance into the Nursing Program is competitive and requires an established cumulative GPA at CCC. Nursing pre-requisites can be
completed at any one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. Upon admission to the CCC Nursing Program, students will complete the
program at one of three campuses, Daley College, Malcolm X College, or Truman College.
Campus preferences are requested on the application form, but there is no guarantee that all requests will be granted, as there
are a limited number of available seats at each campus.
The online application will be available beginning Wednesday, October 10, 2012.
The deadline for submission is Sunday, February 10, 2013. NOTE: Before
being able to submit the online application, the online application will request the applicant's ATI score, date of Certified
Background check, pre-requisite grades, and CCC CGPA. The applicant will then certify via application submission that the submitted
information is NOT false or falsification of information will result in disqualification for application review. The Nursing Admission
Committee will then refer to the respective databases to confirm the submitted information. Students
will be notified via their CCC email of acceptance by
Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
At CCC, our goal is to ensure that students receive the best opportunity for success. For more information regarding the
application process, criteria, and requirements, please contact: Dr. Debra Gurney, Executive Director of Nursing Programs
(312) 553-2533 or dgurney1@ccc.edu.
Nursing Program Pre-Requisites
A.A.S. 2-year Nursing Program Pre-Requisites:
1. All pre-requisite courses (4) must be completed prior to the online application deadline of February 10, 2013. Pre-requisite
courses (4) include:
- Biology 121 with a "C" or higher
- Chemistry 121 or higher with a "C" or higher
- English 101 with a "C" or higher
- Math 118 or 125 or higher with a "C" or higher
Note: Co-requisites (3) to be completed before enrolling into the
third semester of nursing program:
- Biology 226 with a "C" or higher
- Biology 227 with a "C" or higher
- Microbiology 233 with a "C" or higher
LPN Bridge Nursing Program Pre-Requisites:
1. All pre-requisite courses (7) must be completed prior to the online application deadline of February 10, 2013. Pre-requisite
courses (7) include:
- Biology 121 with a "C" or higher
- Biology 226 with a "C" or higher
- Biology 227 with a "C" or higher
- Chemistry 121 or higher with a "C" or higher
- English 101 with a "C" or higher
- Math 118 or 125 or higher with a "C" or higher
- Microbiology 233 with a "C" or higher
2. Prospective LPN students will be admitted if space is available after continuing students have completed their registration.
3. Non CCC LPN graduates must successfully complete the N140 Summer Bridge course.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible to apply to the CCC Nursing Program, a student
must have successfully completed 1) All four pre-requisite courses, 2) ATI Pre-admission Exam, 3) Background check, and 4) Cumulative
GPA at CCC of 2.75 prior to the posted application February 10, 2013 deadline date. All
applications will be reviewed for selection by the Nursing Admission Committee. PLEASE NOTE:
Receiving and completing the application for the Nursing program does not guarantee admission to the
nursing program. In addition, indicating campus preferences does not guarantee admission to the campus.
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Testing
- Students should complete ATI testing on or before Saturday, Feburary 9, 2013.
- ATI Exams scheduled after Saturday, February 9, 2013, will not be considered for this application.
- A.A.S. 2-Year Program: ATI Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score of 60% or greater.
- LPN Bridge Program: ATI Standard Testing to Evaluate Preparedness (STEP) score of 60% or greater.
- ATI Exam must be completed "within one year prior" to nursing application submission deadline of February 10, 2013.
- Students must visit the ATI website at http://www.atitesting.com, and then click the "Register for TEAS" link (lower right hand section of page) to sit for the proctored test.
- Students may obtain ATI TEAS study materials and/or register for the ATI TEAS test at the ATI Store http://www.atitesting.com/ati_store.
- Students may repeat test once. The higher score of the two tests will be used in the admission process. Tests repeated more than twice will not be considered.
- Students are responsible for exam fees.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or higher at CCC is required.
- Applicants must have an established CGPA at CCC by application submission deadline.
Science Courses
- Chemistry and Biological Science courses must be completed within five years of admission to the nursing program. Students must
retake Chemistry and Biology courses after five years.
- If an outdated course has a CLEP exam available, a student may sit for the exam, but must earn a numerical value equivalent to the
required pre-requisite grade.
- Students may not transfer or CLEP nursing courses.
- Audited courses are not accepted (effective January 2013).
Official Transcripts
- Students must submit their high school transcripts or proof of GED and any additional college transcripts to a CCC Registrar's
office. Please allow yourself extra time, as International transcripts take longer to receive.
- All nursing courses must be taken at the City Colleges of Chicago.
- It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all submitted
transcripts have been evaluated and posted by a CCC Registrar (or their designee) on the student's PeopleSoft academic history. An
application will be considered incomplete and not eligible for consideration by the Nursing Admissions Committee if any of the
pre-requisites are not depicted on the CCC PeopleSoft Academic History.
Health and CPR Requirements
- By July 1, 2013, students must submit all Health and CPR requirements as indicated by the CCC Nursing Program clinical
requirement guidelines to their respective campus nursing office.
- Students must complete the initial 10-panel urine drug screen by July 1, 2013 and again prior to the start of your last year in
the program and will be paid for by the student.
- Students are responsible for requirement costs.
- The drug screen results must depict all "negative" readings.
- If all requirements are not submitted by July 1, 2013, students will forfeit their admission seat
and must wait until next admission cycle and reapply to the program.
Criminal Background Check
- Students must submit an initial criminal background check by February 10, 2013 and a second criminal background check prior to the
start of the second year in the program. The applicant "MUST" register for services by visiting the CertifiedBackground.com website (click here).
- Initial criminal background check "MUST" be completed between October 10, 2012 – February 10, 2013.
- Your criminal background results may jeopardize your ability to participate in the clinical experience.
- By authorizing a criminal background check, the student is acknowledging that he/she is aware that any notation in the student's
record, including an arrest, may prevent the student from participating in the clinical experience.
- If a student cannot be placed in a clinical program based on the results of the criminal background results, then the CCC has no
further obligation toward that student.
- Students are responsible for costs.
- Additional criminal background checks and 10-panel drug screens may be required by various clinical affiliates at the student's
own expense. The clinical affiliate makes the ultimate determination to accept a student on their premises to participate in a
nursing clinical experience.
Notes
- Although a nursing student may not possess a social security number during their studies as a nursing student, the State Board of
Nursing (IDFPR) may require the graduate to possess one in order to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and be granted licensure to
practice nursing.
- Only one (1) online application will be accepted per nursing applicant.
- Students desiring to reapply to the nursing program must do so within one year of exiting the program and will be evaluated for program placement based on current program requirements.
- Readmission is not guaranteed.
Before continuing on to complete the City Colleges of Chicago Fall 2013 A.A.S. Degree in Nursing
Program Application, please confirm that you have met of the requirements listed below by checking all items listed below. Prospective
applicants who select all requirements listed below but have not completed the requirements and proceed to submit the nursing program
application will automatically have their application status denied for the 2013 term.
By making the checkbox selections listed above, you are certifying to the City Colleges of Chicago that you have read and understand
the student requirements for the City Colleges of Chicago Fall 2013 A.A.S. Degree in Nursing Program Application.
