Admissions

Start Dates: September & January

We admit students on a rolling basis until the new class is full. Priority is given to those who submit their applications early, and applications we receive by March 1st for September admit and July 1st for January admit will be reviewed first. Seats are limited and admission is competitive, so we recommend you complete your application early.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program are evaluated based on information in the application and accompanying materials. Of primary importance in determining an applicant’s suitability for admission are the high school and/or college academic record and entrance exam (TEAS, HESI A2, or NEX) scores. Applicant’s character, personality, and contribution to school and community life are also factors considered for admission.

Admission to the program is highly competitive and on a selective basis. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Minimum GPA

The minimum required college GPA is 2.75. For those without college coursework, a minimum required high school cumulative average of 85% is required. You will need to send all transcripts to Touro University from the issuing institution.

Entrance Exam

You will need to take one of the following entrance exams and receive the minimum required score:

  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum score of ‘Proficient’ with a composite score of at least 70%. You must also achieve at least a 70% on the science and math components of the exam. The TEAS test must be taken either on campus at Touro University or at another physical testing location. TEAS tests taken online, even if virtual proctoring software was used, will not be accepted. TEAS examinations administered at Touro University are free of charge.
  • HESI A2 exam with a minimum score of 75% in each of the HESI A2 subject areas as well as a critical thinking score of at least 800
  • NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) with a minimum composite score of 124

Letters of Recommendation

You need to submit two letters of recommendation.

How to Apply

There is a $50 application fee. You can upload all your materials (e.g. letters of recommendation, transcripts) through the application. Go to apply.touro.edu/nyscas and create an account. Following the instructions on the screen you will:

  • Select NYSCAS for school
  • Then AS/BS Manhattan
  • For Major select AAS in Nursing (ANR)

Placement Exams

Admitted students are required to take placement exams in English Composition and Mathematics before the start of their first semester.

Nursing Transfer Credit Policy

For all science courses in the nursing program, a student must have completed the course within five (5) years of their admission. All science courses must have a grade of "B" or better to transfer in, whether taken at an outside institution or at Touro College. All science courses must have the same number of credits as the Touro College requirement for these courses. For all other liberal arts courses, the nursing program adheres to the Touro College Transfer Credit Policy.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Policy

All students interested in the nursing program at Touro University must take an entrance exam. We recommend the TEAS examination. Students must achieve minimum composite score of 70% on the overall TEAS exam. Students must take the following four (4) sections of the TEAS exam:

  1. English
  2. Reading
  3. Science (minimum score of 70%)
  4. Math (minimum score of 70%)

Students must take this exam before progressing into the nursing sequence.

More information about the TEAS and how to register can be found at www.atitesting.com/teas.

Program Contact

Program contact: spalmer9@touro.edu or 212-463-0400 ext. 55261