Admission Criteria

Moorpark College has adopted a multi-criteria selection process for admission combined with a random selection process, due to changes in legislation and the Education Code (Section 78261.5). The multi-criteria selection process will be utilized to select the most qualified candidates for admission. In addition, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements based on a Prerequisites System and an assessment/readiness test; that is recommended by the California Chancellor’s Office, to determine program remediation and admission; will have the opportunity to be randomly selected for admission. The Prerequisites System is based on a formula that takes into consideration overall GPA, GPA in core biological sciences (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology), number of repeats in the core Biological Sciences, and English GPA. The composite of these factors generates a Success Score. In addition, all students must take the assessment/readiness test. Students who have met the success score requirement and a passing score established for the assessment/readiness test will be eligible for program enrollment. Students who do not meet the minimum scores on either the Success Score or the assessment/readiness test will be required to complete remediation courses with a grade of C or better remediation assignments prior to eligibility for admission into the program. Completion of required remediation does not guarantee admission

• Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of application to the nursing program.
• Upon meeting the qualifying requirements (Step 1) and the prerequisite courses (Step 2) with a letter grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or better, students may submit an application to the Health Sciences Department from August 1 to August 31 or January 3 to January 31 of each year. All official college and high school transcripts, official Advanced Placement (AP) scores from the College Board and supporting documentation, if applicable must be on file with the Moorpark College Admissions and Records office prior to application submission.

• Applicants may submit scores from the Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) taken up to 12 months prior to application. If the ATI TEAS has not been taken, then only qualified applicants will be randomly invited by e-mail to take the ATI TEAS exam. There are a limited number of testing seats available; testing at Moorpark College is not guaranteed.

• The multi-criteria selection process will be utilized to select the most qualified candidates for admission. In addition, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements based on a Prerequisites System and an assessment/readiness test that is recommended by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to determine program remediation and admission will have the opportunity to be randomly selected for admission. There is no waitlist. If an applicant has not been selected for admission within two years of application the applicant will need to reapply.

• There will be alternates selected for each admission class to serve on standby for admission. If not admitted, these alternates will be first admissions into the next class provided all deadlines are met and required documents have been submitted.

• The Health Sciences Department will contact applicants regarding acceptance/admission.

• Admission is contingent upon receiving ALL mandatory requirements by the specified deadline. These requirements are mandatory due to clinical facility requirements:
  •  Clear criminal background check (seven year clearance) and negative drug screen. Marijuana and its derivatives are not allowable substances.
  • Clearance of health appraisal (physical exam)
  • Immunization or proof of immunity to rubella, mumps, rubeola, and varicella.
  • Proof of immunity to hepatitis B.
  • Current vaccinations as required by the clinical agencies, including flu vaccination, Covid-19 vaccination, and booster(s) as applicable.
  • Tuberculosis clearance
  • Proof of current health insurance
  • Proof of current student nurse liability insurance
  • Current American Heart Association CPR BLS Provider card
  • Current Los Angeles City Hospital Fire and Life Safety card
  • Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

• ·Acceptance to the nursing program results in the termination of applications to all other programs in the Health Sciences Department.

• Admission may be denied to an applicant who has failed or withdrew failing from a program and/or whose overall record indicates program completion unlikely (example: two program withdrawals); or who has health and/or safety deficits which place clients at risk.

• A student who is accepted to the nursing program may defer entry one time, ever, for up to one year due to extenuating circumstances. Incomplete required remediation, incomplete mandatory requirements, a positive background check, or a positive drug screen are not considered to be extenuating circumstances, and deferral is not allowed for these reasons. All deferral requests must be in writing addressed to the attention of the Nursing Coordinator. Each request for deferral is decided on an individual basis, and all decisions are final.