Admission Criteria

Points Possible

Points Distribution

Required Supporting Documentation

Points Earned

Grade Point Average – Overall Relevant College Coursework

15 Points max

4.0+ = 15 pts
3.5–3.99 = 10 pts
3.0–3.49 = 7 pts
2.75–2.99 = 5 pts
 

Unofficial transcripts. Must reflect GPA from relevant coursework. Failure to include all required transcripts will disqualify the application.

Science GPA

Grade Point Average – Science Courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology)

25 Points max

4.0-3.6 = 25

3.59-3.3= 20

3.0 = 15

2.99-2.75= 10

2.75-2.5= 5

> 2.5 = not qualified to apply

Unofficial transcripts

Previous Degrees

Previous Academic

Degree in a health care field.

or

Healthcare certification.

*Only one degree awarded points.

5 Points max

MS = 5 pts
BS = 5 pts
AS = 5 pts
Healthcare Cert. = 5 pts

Degree confirmation/ Certification. Unofficial transcripts from a US regionally accredited institution with degree clearly posted.

Relevant Supplemental Courses 

Completion of Additional Relevant Courses

10 Points max

Intro to Nursing Course = 2 pts

Read 84=2 pts
Pharmacology=2 pts
Developmental Psychology = 2 pts

Medical Math=2 pts

Pathophysiology=2 pts

Medical Terminology=2 pts

Medical Spanish =2 pts

Unofficial transcripts

TEAS Test – must take prior to application 

TEAS Test Scores (ATI TEAS 7 – Only First Passing Score Counts)

30 Points max

90-100 % =30 pts

80-89 % =25 pts

70-79 % =20 pts

62-69 % =15 pts

TEAS Report

Volunteer Hours

Volunteer Hours in an underserved area.

5 Points max

50–100 hrs = 1 pt
100–200 hrs = 2 pts
200–400 hrs = 3 pts
400–500 hrs = 4 pts
>500 hrs = 5 pts

Letter from volunteer site with hours documented. Must be on a letterhead. No community service hours.

Life Experience

Life Experiences

1 point each – 2  Points max

Low income- upload FASFA

Foster Care- upload Foster Care Verification letter

First Generation College Student – upload FASFA

Disability- DSPS or MD note

Foster Verification or court document.  

Veteran Status

Veteran Status or eligible dependent

2 Points

DD-214 Honorable Discharge

DVA form for Spouse

Cal Vet Approval Form

DD-214 form

DVA form with spouses related disability or death, or active duty – missing or detained for >90 days

Second Language

Second Language Proficiency

1 Point

Ability to communicate fluently in a health care setting in: American Sign, Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Russian, various languages of Indian Subcontinent, African languages and Southeast Asia.

A letter from a teacher or employer on official letterhead with contact information included.

Previous LBCC Nursing Application 

Repeat applicant within the last two years.

2 points

Applicants who have applied to the LBCC Associate Degree in Nursing Program prior to this application period.

Upload a copy of previous application receipt.

Living in an underserved area in the LA/Long Beach community

3 points

Enter zip code of current address

Total Points

100

Applicants Points