Special Admissions - Nursing

Entrance into the program is selective and is based on academic ability and aptitude for a career as a nurse. Acceptance is completed in conjunction with admission to Carroll. Contact Nancy Perry for more information.

Nursing Program Admissions Forms

  1. Letter to Prospective Students (PDF)
    This documents explains the Nursing programs admissions process. Please read first.
  2. Recommendation Form (PDF)
    Please print 2 copies.
  3. General Education Course Transfer Request Form (PDF)
    Complete print, and submit this form if you have taken general education courses at a college other than Carroll Community College.
  4. Application for Admission (PDF)
    This PDF form can be filled out on your computer. Plese print the completed form.
Review our admissions checklists:

Admission Checklist for Associate Degree Program

  • Submit all official transcripts to the Records Office, including proof of high school completion. The high school transcript must document graduation.
  • Obtain and submit a College Enrollment Application.
  • Obtain and submit a Nursing Application by Sunday, Feb. 22 to Nancy Perry, program director. (The packets are mailed in mid-December the year prior to admission.)
  • Successfully complete the following course requirements prior to admission:
    • College Writing 1 (ENGL-101) or Advanced College Writing (ENGL-103) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (BIOL-210 and BIOL-211) completed within the past 5 years with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Microbiology (BIOL-215) completed within the past 5 years with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Human Development through the Life Span (PSYC-210) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • PSYC-210's prerequisite of General Psychology (PSYC-101); the prerequisites of BIOL-210 and BIOL-211 of Fundamentals of Biology 1 (BIOL-101) and Introductory Algebra (MAT-097).
    • Exemption or completion of MAT-097 Introductory Algebra.
    • General Psychology (PSYC-101) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Introduction to Sociology (SOC-101) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Introduction to Statistical Methods (MATH-115) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • College Writing 2 (ENGL-102) or one 200 level English course.
    • Fine and Performing Arts (select one).
    • Humanities (select one).
    • Computer Literacy Requirement.
  • Submit two recommendations.
  • Achieve a 2.500 minimum GPA

Admission Checklist for the Practical Nursing Certificate Program

  • Submit all official transcripts to the Records Office, including proof of high school completion. The high school transcript must document graduation.
  • Obtain and submit a College Enrollment Application.
  • Obtain and submit a Nursing Application by Sunday, Feb. 15 to Nancy Perry, program director. (The packets are mailed in mid-December the year prior to admission.)
  • Successfully complete the following pre-clinical program requirements prior to admission:
    • College Writing 1 (ENGL-101) or Advanced College Writing (ENGL-103) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (BIOL-210 and BIOL-211) completed within the past 5 years with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Microbiology (BIOL-215) completed within the past 5 years with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • Human Development through the Life Span (PSYC-210) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • PSYC-210's pre-requisite of General Psychology (PSYC-101); the prerequisites of BIOL-210 and BIOL-211 of Fundamentals of Biology 1 (BIOL-101) and Introductory Algebra (MAT-097). Demonstrate exemption or completion of MAT-097 Introductory Algebra.
  • Submit two recommendations.
  • Achieve a 2.500 minimum GPA

Requirements for both programs

You are required to satisfy the following prior to Aug. 15 of the year you are scheduled to enter the program:

  • Evidence of good health as verified by a physician completed physical examination form (available after admission to the program).
  • Demonstrated laboratory evidence of immunity for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.
  • Proof of completion of hepatitis B series or a signed waiver.
  • Updated immunization for tetanus.
  • No evidence of active TB, updated annually.
  • Proof of enrollment in a hospitalization insurance plan.
  • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate for health care providers.
  • Completion of a criminal background check.

The Nursing Program Director reserves the right to refuse admission to the program for failure to satisfy the above requirements.

You must provide your own transportation to clinical sites during each nursing course.

The Maryland Board of Nursing may deny a license to any applicant who has been convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside.