Nursing Admissions

As a nursing applicant, you'll be evaluated based on your academic record, entrance exam scores, and personal qualities. The most important factors are:

Your high school and/or college grades
Your entrance exam scores (e.g. TEAS)
Your character and commitment to the field of nursing

Admission to NYSCAS nursing programs is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements doesn't guarantee admission, so apply early for the best chance of acceptance.

Associate's Degree Requirements

Minimum qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
High school cumulative average of 85% of above. If you have college coursework, The minimum required college GPA is 2.75.

You will need to send all transcripts to Touro University from the issuing institution.

Admission requirements

Passing score on nursing entrance exam
Personal statement
Personal interview (may be required)
Transcript (for transfer students only)

Application deadlines

NYSCAS accepts applications on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.

Priority deadlines:

June 1 for September start (day program or evening/weekend program)
November 1 for January start (evening/weekend program only)

Apply to the associate's degree program

Accelerated BSN Requirements

Minimum qualifications

Completed baccalaureate degree (non-nursing) from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in previous bachelor's degree

Science prerequisites

All prerequisite courses must be completed within the past 5 years with a grade of B- or better:

Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 credits)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 credits)
Applied Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
Chemistry (3 credits)
Lifespan/Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
Statistics (3 credits)

Don't have all the prerequisites? You can take the classes you need at NYSCAS before starting the nursing sequence. This will keep you on track to start the program while making sure you have the foundation you need for nursing school.

Admission requirements

Passing score on nursing entrance exam
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Proof of prerequisite course completion

Application deadline

Fall 2026 (inaugural cohort)

Applications are currently being accepted for our first accelerated BSN cohort starting Fall 2026. Apply early to secure your spot.

Apply to the accelerated BSN

How to Apply

Step 1: Create your account

Fill out the Touro application and pay the $50 application fee. (Select NYSCAS for school, AS/BS Manhattan for location, and AAS in Nursing or BSN for major)

Step 2: Upload required documents

Use the online application portal to send us:
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Two letters of recommendation
Proof of prerequisite completion (accelerated BSN applicants only)

Step 3: Take the nursing entrance exam

We recommend the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Touro offers it free of charge. Admissions will email you a link to register for the Touro NYSCAS test after you have submitted your application and the testing dates for the semester to which you’re applying are available.

Step 4: Interview

Selected candidates may be invited for a personal interview.

Step 5: Receive your decision

You'll be notified of our admission decision by email and through your application portal.

Step 6: Placement Exams

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

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

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

All students interested in the nursing program at Touro University must take an entrance exam. We recommend the TEAS examination.

TEAS Policy

Students must achieve a minimum composite score of 70% on the overall TEAS exam. Students must take the following four (4) sections of the TEAS exam:

English
Reading
Science (minimum score of 70%)
Math (minimum score of 70%)

If you choose this exam as your entrance exam, you must take this exam before progressing into the nursing sequence.

How Do I Schedule the TEAS Test

You will need to take an entrance exam as part of your application to the nursing program. We recommend the TEAS test. You can take the TEAS test that is hosted by Touro NYSCAS, free of charge. Admissions will email you a link to register for the Touro NYSCAS test after you have submitted your application and the testing dates for the semester to which you’re applying are available. If you would like to take the TEAS test at any other location provided by ATI testing, you can do so, as long as the exam is taken in person at a testing site. You can find info on ATI site testing on their website. If you have already taken an in-person TEAS test from another location, you can provide the score report on your application.

Transfer Credits

We accept transfer credits from accredited institutions. All transferred credits will be evaluated upon admission and must follow the Touro University Transfer Credit Policy.

For associate's degree applicants

We accept a maximum of 24 transfer credits in the following liberal arts courses: Anatomy & Physiology 1/2, Chemistry, Microbiology, Psychology, College Writing, and Speech. For these science courses in the nursing program:

You must have completed the course in-person within 5 years of admission.
The course must have the same number of credits that Touro University requires for an equivalent class.
All science courses must have a grade of "B" or better to transfer in, whether taken at an outside institution or at Touro University.
Science courses need to be taken in person.

The nursing program is a lock-step program. Students must take courses in the order scheduled. Transfer credits may reduce your workload by exempting you from taking some liberal arts and sciences courses at Touro, but will not accelerate your graduation.

For accelerated BSN applicants

We'll accept up to 57 credits from your previous bachelor's degree:

Up to 36 credits in liberal arts (minimum grade of C-)
Up to 21 credits in nursing-specific prerequisites (minimum grade of B-)

Tuition and Financial Aid

A nursing degree can put you on the path to a well-paid career, and NYSCAS' works hard to keep our tuition competitive with other colleges in New York City. But cost shouldn’t be your only consideration when applying to the nursing program.

About 80% of our students qualify for scholarships or financial aid, and we're committed to helping you find a way to make college more affordable. Our financial aid counselors will take the time to understand your situation and help you weigh your options.

Aid may include:

See current tuition and fees

AAS scholarship opportunity: The associate's degree program has a special partnership with VNS Health that offers free tuition in exchange for a two-year work commitment after graduation. Learn more.

International Students

NYSCAS welcomes international students to our nursing programs. Additional requirements include:

TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable)
Course-by-course credential evaluation for all international transcripts
F-1 student visa documentation

Learn more about international student admissions.

Questions?

For general admissions questions, request information.

For program-specific questions, contact:

Dr. Shevonba Graham, Program Director

Email: sgraham11@touro.edu
Phone: (212) 463-0400 ext. 55261

Stephanie Palmer, Administrative Coordinator

Email: spalmer9@touro.edu
Phone: (212) 463-0400 ext. 55261

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