Admissions to Trinity School of Nursing
Admission Statement
Guided by the mission statement of the Trinity Health System School of Nursing, the Faculty Organization selects applicants for admission to the School who best meet the Specific Preadmission Educational Requirements.
Admission Policies
Applicants are admitted to the school on a rolling basis until the class has been filled.
Only one class is admitted annually.
1. Graduation from High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certificate, or equivalent*
*Trinity School of Nursing will consider the following appropriate documentation of high school graduation or equivalency:
- Official high school transcript. OR
- Official GED certificate or transcript sent directly from the Department of
Education of the state in which the test was taken. OR - An academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited institution
2. GPA Requirement
All accepted applicants must meet the GPA (grade point average) requirement in one of the following ways:
- Most recent cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above (at the time of acceptance) OR
- Successful completion of college level Anatomy/Physiology or Microbiology with a B or above
3. Preadmission Course Requirement
All accepted applicants must achieve:
- Algebra I in high school (1 credit) with a C or above (or college course equivalent)
- Chemistry I in high school (1 credit) with a C or above (or college course equivalent)
4. TEAS Test
All accepted applicants (except those with a bachelor’s degree or LPN license) must meet the minimum required score on the TEAS Test:
Minimum score – 58%
For applicants that graduated from high school within the past 2 years
- An American College Test (ACT) score with a composite score of 21 or above OR
- A Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score with a combined score 1070 or above (EBRW + Math)
If Trinity School of Nursing or the Department of Education has reason to believe that the high school diploma is not valid or was not obtained from an entity approved to provide secondary education, the Coordinator of Student Affairs in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at Trinity School of Nursing will evaluate the validity of a student’s high school completion. To confirm the validity of the high school transcript, the Coordinator of Student Affairs will verify that the official high school transcript was received directly from the high school or the approved third party transcript servicer utilized by the high school. If the transcript was hand delivered, it must be received in a sealed, unopened envelope from the school. The transcript must also contain a graduation date and signature, school seal, or notary stamp. If the Trinity School of Nursing has reason to believe that the school is not an entity approved to provide secondary education, the Coordinator of Student Affairs will confirm with the relevant department or agency in the state in which the secondary school is located that the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education. Alternatively, the school can be searched for in the list of public and private institutions on the U.S. Department of Education website
One of the goals of the School of Nursing is to be transparent and to equip interested applicants with information to make informed decisions regarding their educational choices. We want to set students up for success. Although students can enter the program directly from high school, due to the intensity of this very demanding program, the average high school student would benefit from taking some college classes prior to entrance. This would provide the opportunity to refine study skills and test taking abilities, acclimate to the college environment, and transfer credit for at least some of the college courses that are part of our curriculum.
Students are encouraged to complete the application process, including taking the TEAS test, by April 1.
Preference will be given to these students. The school will continue to consider, review, and accept applicants after that date, pending available space in the class.
1. Submit completed Application for Admission
2. Submit $25.00 application fee (refundable only in accordance with Cancellation and Settlement Policy).
3. Submit official high school transcript or, if applicable, a GED certificate.
4. Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended (unofficial transcripts may be accepted with official transcripts to follow).
5. Register to take the TEAS test (unless you have a bachelor’s degree or LPN license).
6. After application, application fee, high school transcript, college transcripts, and TEAS test scores have been received, the admission file will be reviewed. Admission file will not be reviewed until all admission materials have been received.
7. Applicants who BEST meet the preadmission requirements will be offered admission to the school first. If not offered admission after the initial review of the file, the file will continue to be reviewed for admission consideration until a class has been filled.
The School of Nursing reserves the right to schedule personal interviews with eligible applicants or request references (a relative may not give a reference).
All documents become the permanent property of the School. If an applicant does not enter the program in the year for which they are applying for admission, the submitted documents will be retained for one year. After one year, the documents will be destroyed, unless the applicant requests that the file be kept for admission consideration in a subsequent year.
The School reserves the right to modify these requirements to determine eligibility as prescribed by the Faculty.
Test of Essential Academic Skills
All prospective students (except those with a bachelor’s degree or LPN license) must take the ATI TEAS exam as part of the application process. The score received on the TEAS will be used along with the other preadmission requirements to evaluate a student for acceptance to the school.
What is the TEAS Test?
The ATI TEAS exam is designed to assess a student’s preparedness to enter a nursing program. This multiple-choice exam contains 170 test items designed to test basic academic skills in the areas of reading, math, science, and English and language usage.
How much does the TEAS Test cost?
The cost of the TEAS test is $75.00
How do I register for the TEAS test?
You must pay for the test before registering for it. You can pay in person at office #816 on the 8th floor at Trinity East, or you can pay over the phone by calling 740-283-7455. At the time of payment, you will have the opportunity to register for a testing date.
How long does the test take and when should I arrive?
The test will take approximately 3.5 hours. You will receive more information about when to arrive.
What should I bring to the test?
You will be given additional information regarding what you should bring to the test when you schedule the test.
What if I have already taken the TEAS test?
Trinity School of Nursing will accept a TEAS test that has been completed in the past.
How should I prepare for the TEAS test?
We highly recommend that you review and prepare prior to taking the TEAS test. The 2024-2025 ATI TEAS Study Manual is available for purchase at the ATI online store (www.atitesting.com/teas/study-manual) or on Amazon. Other TEAS Study Guides are available on Amazon also.
What is a passing score?
All accepted applicants (except those with a bachelor’s degree or LPN license) must meet the minimum required score on the TEAS Test:
Minimum score – 58%
How will I get my score?
TEAS scores will be available to students immediately following the exam.
I didn’t score well on the test. Can I take it again?
If you take the test once and feel you could improve your score, you may retake the test again one time during the admission cycle. You can only take the test 2 times in any given admission cycle. You must wait at least 30 days before you can take the test a second time.
If the desired score is not achieved, it is recommended that students utilize the ATI TEAS Focused Review that is available through your account. The Focused Review will highlight areas for improvement and provide feedback to increase scores for future attempts.
What if I have additional questions?
Please contact Trinity School of Nursing Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at 740-283-7637 with any additional questions.
Contact Admissions
All inquiries or correspondence for admission should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at the School of Nursing between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone: 740-283-7637
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 740-283-7461