Associate Degree nursing

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The associate degree nursing (ADN) program prepares students for a successful career in the health profession that is rewarding, challenging, stimulating, and demanding. Graduates are eligible to take a national licensure examination to become a registered nurse.

Students are admitted twice a year in the fall and winter semesters.

Nursing students with simulation manikin.

Preadmission requirements and courses for the program

This link will take you to the current working catalog. On that page, you may also select other available catalog years from the drop-down menu located in the upper right.

Admission Criteria

Type	Weight	Criteria	Detail	Maximum potential
Merit	25%	GPA (minimum 2.7)	Courses include prerequisites and General Education courses: BIO 271, BIO 272, ENG 101, ENG 102, PYS 180, PS 101, HE 101, HE 103, HE 106, HE 210, HE 224	4.0
Merit	25%	Number of credits toward degree	Courses include: BIO 271, BIO 272, ENG 101, ENG 102, PSY 180, HE 101, HE 103, HE 106, HE 210, HE 224, PS 101	32
Merit	50%	HESI score average	Minimum score in all areas tested - 70 average score of five tested areas: grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, math, anatomy and physiology. Critical thinking tested, not part of admission score.	100
Merit	n/a	SC4 courses	If seven of the prerequisites and general education courses are completed at SC4	2
Experience	n/a	Healthcare experience	Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Patient Care Technician (PCT). Other certifications may apply with approval from the program director. Email certificate to nursing@sc4.edu.	2

Steps to apply for SC4 Nursing programs

Apply to SC4
Apply to a specific health sciences program
- Deadline: The fall start is April 1; The winter start is September 1 for the 2025-2026 admission.
Attend a mandatory group advising session for the program of your interest (View upcoming dates and times below.)
Schedule and take the mandatory admission HESI exam.
- This exam must be taken at SC4’s Port Huron campus.
- Schedule your exam here.

Questions about HESI Testing?

ADN Group Advising Sessions

Attending a mandatory Group Advising Session is an important step toward attaining a nursing degree. Please choose the session(s) applicable to your goal and click on the applicable link below at the time listed. Please give yourself time to download and setup the Microsoft Teams app on your computer or device.

Date	Time	Location
January 30, 2025	3 to 4 p.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
March 4, 2025	10 to 11 a.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
March 27, 2025	10 to 11 a.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
May 8, 2025	3 to 4 p.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
June 10, 2025	10 to 11 a.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
August 12, 2025	10 to 11 a.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
October 28, 2025	3 to 4 p.m.	Join Microsoft Teams
November 20, 2025	3 to 4 p.m.	Join Microsoft Teams

Program Cost

Tuition and fees can be found on the Tuition page. Please note there are additional costs for books, uniforms, graduation pins, and the NCLEX exam/license application to consider.

Program technology requirements

Following are the technology requirements for taking an online course at SC4:

A Microsoft Office 365-compatible laptop or PC with a webcam and microphone.
Minimum iOS to support the learning management system (LMS) Canvas and the lockdown browser for testing.
Reliable Internet access (dial-up supported, but Cable or DSL (Broadband) preferred)
Updated anti-virus software

Please refer to the Online Classes page to review supported browsers and a more detailed list of hardware and software applicable to different systems.

Frequently asked questions:

You can check available testing dates and register online on The Pier. Testing is offered in the months of February, March, and August on SC4’s Port Huron campus in the Testing Center.

See an academic advisor to assist with calculating your pre-admission score.

For Fall admission: You will be notified by mail of your acceptance/placement by the end of May.

For Winter admission: You will be notified by mail of your acceptance/placement by the end of September.

As a requirement to participate in clinical, a ten-panel drug screen is completed as part of the admission on-boarding process once accepted into the program.

Yes, more details are provided at the mandatory Group Advising Sessions.

Each letter grade has a corresponding grade point. The GPA is calculated as follows: Total grade points earned divided by the number of credit hours attempted = GPA. See example:

Class	Grade	Grade points	Credit hours	Total grade points
HE-101	A	4.0	1	4.0
ENG-101	B+	3.3	3	9.9
PS-101	A-	3.7	3	11.1
Total			7	25.0

Total: 25 divided by 7 = 3.57 GPA

See the catalog for additional information.

All biology A&P courses, HE-101, and HE-224 must be completed within five academic years of admission to the Nursing Program. See the table below for details.

ADN program start date	5-year time limit completion date
Fall 2024	Winter 2019 or later
Fall 2025	Winter 2020 or later
Fall 2026	Winter 2021 or later
Fall 2027	Winter 2022 or later

The minimum grade in your prerequisite courses must be a “C” to be considered for admission.

Your most recent score must be at least a “C” grade.

For academic programs leading to professional licensure

SC4 Health Sciences Programs prepare students for State and National exams leading to professional licensure. Please be aware that additional steps (background checks, applications, fees, etc.) may be required to apply for licensing in the state of Michigan or other states. It is recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state if you are considering an academic program leading to a professional license. To quickly find professional nursing licensure requirements (RN and APRN programs), please visit the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing. It is your responsibility to understand the requirements in your state of residence.

Associate Degree nursing