SPRING 2026 Application for Level I Admission ADN/RN Nursing Education

Read all instructions carefully. Any incomplete or late applications will be rejected. The following is required to complete a successful application.

1. Complete the Danville Area Community College application online and new student orientation for admission if not currently enrolled already in college credit courses at DACC. (DACC ID required to complete application)

2. $50.00 Application fee made payable to DACC at the cashier’s office. The Health Professions Office cannot accept payment of any type. Once payment is made at the cashier’s office, a receipt of the payment is to be submitted with this application.

3. Proof of Residency: Submit a copy of valid driver's license, state identification card, or a voters registration card with your current address. 

4. Meet nursing admission criteria

5. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended must be on file with DACC Records Office. If currently taking courses, please wait until completed to apply.

6. Submit unofficial or copies of all transcripts, including DACC transcripts. You are responsible for obtaining copies of transcripts and submitting with this application.

7. If applicable, provide proof of active unencumbered health care related licenses/certificates.

8. Completed ATI-TEAS ® Test – (Performance Profile from ATI student account must be submitted to the Nursing Program with the application). Must score proficient or higher overall and 50% on English to apply. Results must be included with application. Scores on each section must be visable on the form. ATI-TEAS scores are valid for 2 years.

9.  If accepted, I understand I must attend scheduled in-person orientations on November 7, 2025 and January 12, 2026.

10. Students considering a program of study that leads to professional licensure, endorsement or certification in Nursing should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where you plan to be licensed prior to enrollment at Danville Area Community College to ensure the coursework meets that state's requirements. Links to the requirements for each state can be found at the National Council for States Boards of Nursing https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm 

Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive and the number of students accepted is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the program.

The following is how you will configure your points for the table below. Please read thouroughly before filling out table. 

• GPA- General Cumulative college GPA. IF the student has attended multiple colleges, the GPA will be averaged. GPA is based on a 4 point scale.
  • Required minimum GPA is 2.5
  • 4 points max
• TEAS- Points will be awarded for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Academic Prepardness Category
  1. Exemplary= 5 points
  2. Advanced= 3 points
  3. Proficient= 1 point
• Degrees- Points will be awarded for previous earned degrees (Transcripts from school awarding degree must be included with application to claim points)
  1. Bachelor's Degree or Higher= 2 points
  2. Associate Degree= 1 point
• Active Healthcare Related Licenses/Certificates- Points will be awarded for only the following active Healthcare related licenses/certificates.
  Must include proof of active health care related licenses/certs with application (licensure will only be accepted if one has never been disciplined)
• 1 point max
  

  a) CMA	e) Surgical Tech
  b) CNA	f) Radiology Tech
  c) HCT (with DACC approval)	g) Respiratory Therapist
  d) EMT/Paramedic	h) Ultrasound Tech

Points will be awarded for a grade of C or higher. Equivalent coursework from other colleges and universities that has been evaluated by DACC advisors will earn points for DACC coursework. 

*Applicants can have 1 prerequisite course not completed by the application deadline BUT must be enrolled in that course for Fall 2025 semester. If student is accepted, it will be with the contingency that the course is sucessfully complete at the end of Fall 2025 semester.

I understand that any false or misleading statements made by me on this application will prevent my acceptance into the program or may be cause for dismissal if accepted.

 I understand and accept that after being admitted to the program, I must pass a physical examination approved by Danville Area Community College. I understand that I will be asked to authorize the release of my health and demographic information to the clinical sites utilized by the nursing program.

 As required by the clinical affiliates, students must undergo criminal background checks before entering the program. This form will be sent to you upon your acceptance to the program. I also understand that if the results of the background check prevent me from participating at the clinical sites, I will not be able to enter the program. At DACC, we updated all of our program manuals to state: “DACC does not rely on drug test results to deny access to any academic program for any student who is 21 or over and tests positive for marijuana.  However, all clinical sites require a test for marijuana and do not allow students to complete clinicals if the test is positive.  The clinical is a requirement of this program, and thus if DACC does not have a clinical partner that allows positive tests, students will not be able to complete the program and will be dismissed.

 If you have any questions relative to interpretation of any part of this application, please email nursing@dacc.edu