- Foreign transcripts must be translated by a certified translation service. (Example – American Translators Association: atanet.org)
- All applicants currently enrolled in college courses will be required to submit final official transcripts with final grades by the January 17 document deadline.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended are required.
- All applicants who attended college outside the U.S. must have their transcripts evaluated by an accredited third-party evaluator such as AACRAO or WES on a course-by-course basis.
College Testing Exemptions
All College testing exemptions must be received by January 17, 2025.
College Testing Exemptions
Applicants must have completed all developmental coursework or be exempted from the exams listed below.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Exam
- If English is not your best language and if you have not completed four years of high school English courses in the United States you will need to be proficient on the ESL exam before taking the College Placement Exam.
- All students must take the College Placement Exam unless they have received an exemption(s). (Please email us via healthtech@middlesexcc.edu to ensure the exemption has been received.)
Pre-requisite Science Courses and Cumulative GPA Requirements
Must be completed by January 17, 2025.
Laboratory Biology and Laboratory Chemistry
A grade of “B” or higher is required in both laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry taken during High School or College. College level science courses will be weighted slightly higher than science courses taken at the high school level.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
If you have completed 12 or more cumulative college credits (pass or fail) your college GPA will be used.
College GPA Calculation
- If you have at least 12 completed college credits (pass or fail) within September 1, 2022 – January 17, 2025 a recalculated cumulative GPA will be used for the GPA calculation.
- If you do not have at least 12 completed college credits (pass or fail) within September 1, 2022 – January 17, 2025 a cumulative GPA will be used in the GPA calculation from all colleges attended.
If you have completed less than 12 cumulative college credits (pass or fail) your high school GPA (unweighted) will be used.
If you do not have a high school cumulative GPA or 12 completed college credits, you must earn a college cumulative GPA with at least 12 completed college credits by the deadline to be considered.
Selective Testing Requirement
Official TEAS VII results must be received by January 17, 2025.
TEAS VII Required Exam Results
Nursing applicants must reach Proficient level.
The TEAS VII exam can be taken at any location and must be taken once between September 1, 2024 and January 17, 2025. If the exam is taken multiple times during September 1, 2024 and January 17, 2025, only the score of the first exam completed will be used.
- TEAS VII exam taken at Middlesex College. Middlesex College offers the TEAS VII exam. Dates and available seats are offered on a limited basis beginning in October through January. Each reserved seat will be charged a testing fee. Please do not register for multiple dates. If a change is needed to your reserved date, please reach out to us at healthtech@middlesexcc.edu at least 2 business days prior to your exam date. Applicants that may require testing accommodations, please email us at healthtech@middlesexcc.edu for next steps prior to registering for the TEAS VII exam. Register to take the TEAS VII exam at Middlesex College.
- TEAS VII exam taken at other locations. Students must request official scores to be sent directly from ATI to Middlesex College’s testing center: January 17, 2025 deadline.
Please note: Only students who meet the program criteria should take the TEAS VII exam. ATI offers resources to assist you to prepare for the TEAS VII exam, please visit atitesting.com for additional information.
Additional Information
Required Vaccinations
Students must meet clinical agency medical requirements and vaccine requirements:
- TDAP
- Meningitis (required under age 19; at least one dose since age 16)
- QuantiFERON blood test (TB)
- Annual Flu vaccine
- Immunity to Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
- Hepatitis B immunization series or immunity
- Other:
COVID-19 Vaccine
As stated above, students must comply with the clinical site protocols and requirements. Covid-19 vaccination requirements may vary depending on the clinical sites and time of the clinical studies. In case of discrepancies among the clinical sites in terms of their requirements, all students are obligated to comply with whatever the highest standards are.
Middlesex College generally follows federal, state, and local health agencies. However, in case of a discrepancy, the clinical site policies and protocols override the others.
There will be no medical nor religious exemptions for any of the above listed vaccination requirements. All accepted students will be required to submit their up-to-date vaccination records by August 1 prior to the Fall in which they will begin the program. Failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in forfeiture of the seat in the program and non-refundable program deposit.
Required Items Needed for Acceptance after Conditional Admittance Has Been Offered
- All students will be required to submit a $707 non-refundable deposit by April 18, 2025. (Fee subject to change annually).
- All students will be required to attend mandatory orientations. Students who do not attend the required orientation will be in jeopardy of losing their seat in the program.
- Tentative Dates: Orientation Date – May 21, 2025 and Course Orientation Date – August 20, 2025
