Admission to Registered Nursing Program (RN)

Prospective nursing students must be admitted to BMCC as well as to the Nursing program. The department has a limit on the number of matriculants allowed in the Nursing program each year.

Please be advised that the Borough of Manhattan Community College’s Nursing Program receives far more applications than there are available seats. Consequently, not all eligible students are admitted to the program.

The college does not guarantee entry into the nursing program. Some students have found it necessary to apply two or three times before being admitted to the nursing program.

The BMCC Testing Office offers free prep classes to help students prepare for the CUNY tests in reading and writing and mathematics.

Prospective Students must meet the following criteria:

  • Meet all general admissions requirements to BMCC. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for more details on applying to BMCC for Nursing.
  • Complete the five required prerequisite courses for Day Program (ENG 101, PSY 100, MAT 104, *CHE 121, and BIO 425) or seven required prerequisite courses for Evening/Weekend Program (includes the first five prerequisite courses plus BIO 426 and BIO 420) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5; the lowest acceptable grade in any one of the required prerequisite courses is “C”. The department has a limit on the number of matriculants allowed into the Nursing Program. While a GPA of 2.5 in the required prerequisite courses and an overall GPA of 2.5 are the minimum requirements for consideration of an application, these do not guarantee admission into the Nursing Program.
  • The Department accepts CUNY’s policy in reference to the “F” and “C-” grade (policy adopted 9/1/90) for non-nursing courses. Effective Spring 1995, the “F” and “C-” policy does not apply to Nursing courses and the five required prerequisite courses (ENG 101, PSY 100, MAT
    104, *CHE 121, and BIO 425). Source: CUNY “F” grade policy (revised 9/1/94).
  • Attain an overall college cumulative average of 2.5 minimum. This average includes grades for ALL courses applicable to the Nursing Curriculum taken at or transferred into BMCC before admission into the Nursing Program.
  • Attain a successful score on the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test taken at BMCC. HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test scores from other nursing schools will not be accepted. This examination may be taken for a maximum of two times but NOT in the same semester. To reserve a seat for the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test, eligible BMCC students MUST:
    1. Complete the Nursing Program Admission Checklist (NPAC) to determine eligibility to take the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test and submit to the Nursing Academic Advisor in the Spring and the Fall semester.
    2. It is highly recommended that Day Program applicants complete BIO 426 prior to taking the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test. Evening/Weekend Program applicants must complete (in addition to the five required prerequisite courses) BIO 426 and BIO 420 prior to taking the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test.
    3. Once eligibility is determined, the Nursing Academic Advisor will provide the student with the Nursing Program Admission Application and instructions to pay the fee to take the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test.

*Note = CHE 121 will be included into this policy upon NYSED approval of CHE 121 as part of Nursing Program prerequisites

** To be eligible to take the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test and apply into the nursing program, students must provide documentation for one of the following categories:

  1. U.S. citizenship
  2. Permanent residency
  3. International student with F1 status
  4. Granted asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, withholding of removal, deferred enforced departure, or deferred action status by the U.S. government

Please note that the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project will provide free counseling and assistance to all CUNY students who need help with their immigration status. For more information visit CUNY’s Citizenship Now! website.

Additionally, please see the  CUNY Nursing Program Admissions Policy (pdf) (6/24/20):

As of Fall 2019, students interested in entering the BMCC Nursing Program must take the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test at the College. HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test scores from other nursing schools will not be accepted. This examination may be taken for a maximum of two times but NOT in the same semester. To reserve a seat for the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test, eligible BMCC students MUST:

  1. Complete the Nursing Program Admission Checklist (NPAC) to determine eligibility to take the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test and submit to the Nursing Academic Advisor in the Spring and the Fall semester.
  2. It is highly recommended that Day Program applicants complete BIO 426 prior to taking the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test. Evening/Weekend Program applicants must complete (in addition to the five required prerequisite courses) BIO 426 and BIO 420 prior to taking the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test.
  3. Once eligibility is determined, the Nursing Academic Advisor will provide the student with the Nursing Program Admission Application and instructions to pay the fee to take the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test.
    HESI A2 Exam Schedule (pdf)

For more information about Nursing Program policies, see the Nursing Student Handbook (pdf).

Application Deadline

The last day to apply for Nursing Program Fall admission and register for the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test (administered in May) is May 1.

The last day to apply for Nursing Program Spring admission and register for the HESI A2 Nursing Admission Test (administered in December) is November 15.

Nursing Department

199 Chambers Street, Room N-730
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 220-8230
nursing@bmcc.cuny.edu

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday-Saturday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.