Admissions to the School of Nursing are processed through the Admissions Office at Union County College. Call (908) 709-7518 (Cranford campus) or (908) 965-6050 (Elizabeth campus) for information and/or an application.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the following information, verification, and/or credentials to the Union County College Admission office.

Criminal History Background
A negative 'Criminal History Background' is required for admission and matriculation into the nursing program. if you have any questions please call 908-659-5200.

Generic program

• Admission application form and fee
• Official high school transcript or GED test scores
• Official transcripts for all post-secondary schools attended
• Evidence of high school Chemistry and Biology with lab or Bio 102 and/or Che 005 at UCC
• Foreign transcripts that require an evaluation by World Education Services will need a course-by-course review if the applicant is seeking transfer credit and/or verification of high school Chemistry and Biology courses as course prerequisites
• Applicants with a LPN license must apply to the LPN to RN program

LPN to RN Program

• Graduation from an approved School of Practical Nursing
• Current LPN License
• Completion of College Placement Test/Course or waiver requirement
• GPA 2.5 or better
• Completion of all pre-requisite courses and buy-back credits
• One year of employment as an LPN in a health care setting

An applicant who holds an Associate Degree or higher may opt solely for the Diploma in Nursing. Consult with the Enrollment Specialist at the Elizabeth Campus for eligibility requirements.

Upon acceptance, students are required to take a College Placement Test through the Placement Testing Center at Union County College. If a student’s test results indicate the need for developmental course work, the recommended non-credit courses must be completed satisfactorily before registering for credit courses. Students who take developmental courses will need to extend their studies. Waivers for placement testing and advanced standing credit for English Composition are in accordance with the Union County College policy.

Applicants who have completed college level courses in an accredited college and/or university will be evaluated for advanced standing for up to 22 credits. Applicants receiving more than 22 advanced standing credits are responsible for completing any ‘buy back’ credits prior to registering for NURE 211/232.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for transfer credit for college courses and “C+” for nursing courses. Transfer applicants with two or more failures in a nursing course will not be considered for admission.

A maximum of ten years for transfer of science courses is upheld by the Union County College Admissions Office.

Foreign transcripts that require an evaluation by World Education Services will need a course-by-course review if the applicant is seeking advanced standing and/or transfer credit.

Generic Program

Applicants who wish to receive credit for Nursing E131 will be considered if they meet the following criteria:

1. Successful completion of at least 8 credits of a Fundamentals nursing course with a clinical component, at a post-secondary institution and a grade of “C+” or better.
2. GPA of 2.50.
3. Completion of NURE 130 prior to challenging NURE 131.
4. Achievement of a 75 or better on a NURE 131 challenge examination.

LPN to RN Program

LPN to RN applicants receive 12 credits advanced standing credit for their LPN curriculum.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

Consult the Union County College catalog for CLEP information. CLEP is not available for nursing courses.Admissions to the School of Nursing are processed through the Admissions Office at Union County College. Call (908) 709-7518 (Cranford campus) or (908) 965-6050 (Elizabeth campus) for information and/or an application.