Associate of Science in Nursing

Terms of Admittance

New cohort admitted every SPRING semester.

Program Length

The ASN program begins every spring semester and will take 4 semesters to complete.

Interest Form

All Applicants must submit the appropriate program-specific online Interest Form for Competitive Admissions.
Please be sure to list the correct Term of Admittance you wish to be evaluated for.

*An admissions application must be submitted before you can complete this form.

Attend a Competitive Admissions Workshop

Applicants for Associate of Science in Nursing must attend one of the following workshops within one year prior to the term of interest. The required information session dates are listed below. Students will select the link on the day and time of the event for virtual sessions. No registration is required.

February 16, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
March 26, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
April 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
May 20, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
June 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
July 14, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
August 26, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
September 15, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
October 8, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
November 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
December 8, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab

Selection Process

Ogeechee Technical College sets a specific number of admission slots for each competitive admissions program. All students who meet the minimum requirements for competitive admissions programs by the posted deadlines are entered into the selection process.

For the ASN program:

A total score is calculated based on TEAS scores, GPA for required prerequisite coursework, and whether or not the applicant has an active and unencumbered LPN or Paramedic license. Students are selected based on total score ranking.
The GPA for prerequisite courses only will be weighted at 40/100 of the total score. You must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in the prerequisite courses.
- Take your calculated GPA and multiply by 10. This will give you the number of points you will get for your GPA.
- For Example:
  - 4.0 X 10 = 40 points
  - 3.89 X 10 = 38.9 points
  - 3.12 X 10 = 31.2 points
  - 3.0 X 10 = 30 points
The TEAS exam score will be weighted at 55/100 of the total score.
LPN/Paramedic Status 5/100 of the total score.
- License Number will be required for proof
  - Yes (Active and Unencumbered) = 5 points
  - No = 0 points
If a tie exists, the highest score on the TEAS exam will determine ranking.
If a tie continues to exist, the highest GPA on prerequisite coursework will determine ranking.

Required Prerequisite Coursework

For ranking purposes, a GPA is calculated based only on required prerequisite courses listed below. The program specific required coursework includes:

Students must complete all required courses with a "C" or better with a minimum cumulitive GPA of 3.0:

ENGL 1101 (Composition and Rhetoric)
One of the following Math courses:
- MATH 1111 (College Algebra)
- MATH 1112 (College Trigonometry)
- MATH 1113 (Precalculus)
- MATH 1131 (Calculus I)
- MATH 1132 (Calculus 2)
BIOL 2113 (Anatomy & Physiology I)
BIOL 2113L (Anatomy & Physiology I Lab)
BIOL 2114 (Anatomy & Physiology II)
BIOL 2114L (Anatomy & Physiology II Lab)
BIOL 2117 (Introductory Microbiology)
BIOL 2117L (Introductory Microbiology Lab)
PSYC 1101 (Introductory Psychology)
One General Education Elective

One of the following Humanities/Fine Arts Courses

ARTS 1101 (Art Appreciation)
ENGL 2110 (World Literature)
ENGL 2130 (American Literature)
HUMN 1101 (Introduction to Humanities)
MUSC 1101 (Music Appreciation)
THEA 1101 (Theater Appreciation)

Transfer credits will be used in GPA calculation.

NOTE: THE HIGHEST EARNED GRADE WILL BE USED IN THE CALCULATION OF THE GPA FOR COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS

Aptitude Examinations

Applicants must complete the required aptitude exam and achieve the required minimum scores. More information on the required aptitude exam and helpful study information can be found on the Assessment Center webpage.

Students must take their aptitude examination in the OTC Assessment Center. Scores cannot be transferred in from external sources.

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam is a standardized test used by Ogeechee Tech to evaluate candidates for potential admission into a competitive admission program. The TEAS exam is intended to gauge a student's achievement in a medical setting. The TEAS test covers reading, math, science, and English and language usage skills.

A student's $65 fee is required for each attempt. Students will be administered the entire exam each exam attempt. All testing fees are non-refundable.
A student may schedule, find out when the test is administered, and find helpful study resources by visiting the Assessment Center online. Study guides are also available in the Library.

For the ASN program:

Applicants for the ASN program must complete the TEAS admission exam and achieve a composite score of 75% or higher. Applicants must have taken the TEAS admission exam within the last 5 years.
- 1. A minimum overall score of 75% on the HESI A2 Entrance Exam (Through December 31, 2025)*
  2. A minimum overall score of 75% on the TEAS 7 Entrance Exam (Starting January 1, 2026)
  * A student with a HESI test score taken from 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025 may have that score considered for competitive admission through 12/31/2026. HESI test scores will not be accepted for admission starting on January 1, 2027.
A student will be allowed three (3) testing attempts on the TEAS in a calendar year; the exams are given several times each semester. A student is required to wait a minimum of 30 calendar days between attempts.

Good Behavioral Standing:

Applicants must be free of any academic misconduct violations, such as documented plagiarism, cheating, or other violations of the OTC Student Code of Conduct.

Deadlines

The required steps above must be completed before the competitive admission selection deadlines:

Associate of Science in Nursing
Spring 2027: December 11, 2026 (updated 6/17/25)

Selections will be made as quickly as possible from the deadline. All applicants will be notified by text and email of their acceptance or denial for admission into a competitive program.

For information about the competitive selection process, please contact Shannon Mitchell, Executive Director of Enrollment Services, at smitchell@ogeecheetech.edu.