Programmatic Admission Requirements and Placement Standards

The following table lists admission requirements and placement standards for specific programs within Trinity College:

Program
Requirements and Placement Standards
Associate of Science in Nursing
  • ACT score of 21 or above or 24 hours of completed college coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
  • Cumulative High School GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
-Accelerated Program
  • A baccalaureate or higher degree in a non-nursing discipline
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Completion of all required prerequisite general education courses with a grade of "C" or higher
  • Personal essay in letter form addressing candidate's professional attributes
  • Ability to manage an accelerated curriculum and career goals
  • Interview with faculty panel
  • Required science courses completed within the last seven years prior to enrollment
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
-Basic Program
  • Completion of 48 to 52 credits of general education courses completed with a grade of a “C” or higher
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Required science courses completed within the last seven years prior to enrollment
Bachelor of  Science in Nursing
-Completion Program
  • RN licensure
  • Must demonstrate organic chemistry and statistics readiness through Compass Math Placement and/or prior coursework
Associate of Applied Science in Radiography 
  • ACT score of 20 or above or 12 hours of completed college coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Cumulative High School GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Compass Test placement at 100 level Math or above
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care 
  • ACT score of 20 or above or 12 hours of completed college coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Cumulative High School GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Compass Test placement at Basic Algebra level or above

NOTE: Accepted students are required to complete a criminal background check. No student is permitted in a clinical area without verification of a background check. Due to the nature of the curriculum at Trinity College, all students are required to complete CPR for the health care provider prior to entry. Additionally, all students are required to have several immunizations prior to entry. This includes the Hepatitis B series, two step TB testing, and documentation of measles, mumps and rubella vaccination