In addition to the admissions process outlined below, applicants to the Nursing Program should be aware of essential cognitive and visual functions and academic requirements.

Attention Fall Applicants

Students who were not admitted into the Nursing Program may submit a written appeal by email or standard letter. The appeal must contain valid reason why the student should be re-evaluated for admission into the Nursing Program. Any supporting documentation should accompany the appeal. Appeals sent by email can be addressed to Dean Mayle (kmayle@ccac.edu) or Amber Reed, Admissions Coordinator (areed@ccac.edu). Written appeals should be mailed to:

Office of the Dean of Nursing
Office of College Services
800 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15233

Admissions Process

Those individuals interested in applying for admission to the Nursing Program must apply to CCAC. You will then be required to provide official transcripts to the college, take placement tests as required and meet with an academic advisor. Once these steps are completed, students may move on to the official Nursing Program Application process:

Obtain an application for the Nursing Program. They are available online as well as at all campus Advisement Offices. Applications are being accepted for the Spring term is July 1 through August 31 and the Fall term is January 15 through March 1.

The following items are then required to accompany the application for submission:

1. Copies of High School transcript or GED certificate.
2. Copies of college transcripts and CCAC Advanced Standing evaluation (if applicable).
3. Acceptance letter from CCAC or verification of acceptance. (These first 3 items can be obtained from your campus records office).
4. Completed and signed application and Behavioral Standards Policy.
5. Completion of College English, mathematics and reading placement tests.
6. Transcripts should reflect the following: 
   • Algebra, Chemistry or course equivalencies with a final minimum grade of "C".
   • Completion of all required developmental courses as indicated by placement examination with a minimum of a "C" grade.
   • Cumulative point average of 2.8 for all college level courses.
   • Successful completion of Computer elective (one credit).

Any physical/natural and behavioral science courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better.  If A & P 1, A & P 2 and Microbiology were completed prior to admission to the Nursing Program, these courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better and taken within the past ten (10) years.

Due to limited enrollment in the nursing program, other variables such as academic achievement will be considered for selection of individual candidates.

As soon as your folder is complete, it will be reviewed by the Nursing Department. Please understand that the Nursing Program is a limited enrollment program; therefore, it is important that you submit a completed folder. For specific information, please phone the Nursing Department of the campus of your choice.