Pre-Nursing Pathway
Track
Pre-Nursing Pathway to the ASN Program
Students interested in pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) at Trine University who have not yet completed the required prerequisite courses may begin their journey in Pre-Nursing. This pathway allows students to complete the necessary coursework before applying to the ASN program during the open application cycle.
Step 1: Apply to the Pre-Nursing Program
Prospective students who have not yet completed the required prerequisite courses should apply to Trine University’s Pre-Nursing program to begin their coursework.
Step 2: Complete Required Prerequisite Courses
To be eligible for the ASN program, students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher:
✅ College Composition (ENG 143) or approved transfer equivalent
✅ Math Elective (MA XXX) or approved transfer equivalent
✅ Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 204) or approved transfer equivalent
Students must also maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Step 3: Apply to the ASN Program During the Open Application Cycle
Once students successfully complete the prerequisite courses, they may apply to the ASN program during the open application cycle.
ASN Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the ASN program, students must:
✔ Achieve a GPA of 2.5 or higher
✔ Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and score “Proficient” or higher (Note: This is NOT required for Pre-Nursing admission—only for ASN application)
✔ Pass a criminal background check (conducted through CastleBranch)
✔ Complete an interview with the nursing faculty
📌 Important Note: Admission to Pre-Nursing does not guarantee acceptance into the ASN program. Students must successfully complete the prerequisites and meet all admission requirements before applying.
If prospective students meet the requirements above, they may apply directly to the nursing program during the open application cycle.
A required component for point selection in the admissions process by the Trine University Department of Nursing ASN Program is the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test. Subject matter tested includes Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. Information about the TEAS test, cost, prep products, remotely proctored exams, testing schedule, and how to submit required scores can be found at ATI Information.
Additionally, Trine Nursing has set the following guidelines:
- The TEAS test can be taken three (3) times in a one-year time frame.
- There must be a minimum of fourteen (14) days between each testing attempt.
- Each TEAS exam will be valid for a period of three (3) years.
- All test components (Science, Math, English, and Reading) from the ATI TEAS must be included.
- Applicants will receive one complimentary transcript with their TEAS registration and may choose the school to submit the official transcript. To send the transcript following the completion of the TEAS exam by logging into student account at atitesting.com/login and select send transcript under TEAS activity or by selecting my results tab and clicking send transcript below scored proctored TEAS exam results. The transcript will be electronically sent to the institution within two hours of submission.
- Applicants must score at the proficient level or higher, and request ATI submit an official copy of TEAS Test score to the nursing program in order to be considered for the admission process.
- Information about the TEAS and how to create an account is available at atitesting.com
- Information about TEAS Online Remote Proctored by ATI is available at TEAS Online Proctoring
- ATI Teas Prep Products are available at TEAS Prep
- ATI Remote Proctored Exam is $115
- ATI Remote Proctored schedule for testing can be found at: ATI TEAS Proctored Schedule
A criminal background check is required to apply to the nursing program. This must be obtained through CastleBranch.
- To place your order, go to: https://portal.castlebranch.com/IY07
- Click place order
- Select ASN
- Select package VK39bg - Background Check
- Follow instructions
- Cost - $55
The student who intends to apply to the nursing program must schedule a nursing interview after the ATI TEAS and Criminal Background check date but prior to the closing date of the application cycle. Interviews can be scheduled by emailing nursing@trine.edu
Prospective students who meet the requirements previously outlined, may apply directly to the nursing program during the open application cycle.
Prospective students who meet all of the requirements pending the final grade in a currently enrolled* prerequisite general education course listed above, may also apply directly to the nursing program during the open application cycle. *Final grades must be available by the closing date of the application cycle.
A completed online nursing application is due by the stated deadlines below.
| Admission Semester for Nursing Program | Opening Date of Application (Online Only) | Deadline for ATI TEAS and Criminal Background Check | Closing Date of Application | Acceptance into Program | Orientation |
| Fall (August start) |
December 1 | April 1 | June 1 | June 15 | July |
| Spring (January start) |
June 1 | August 1 | October 1 | October 15 | November |
- All applications and mandatory documentation are due by 11:59 p.m., EST, by the indicated closing date of application.
- Dates are approximate and may be varying according to the academic calendar. Please refer to the application website for the exact dates of each application cycle.
Program Information
Degree
Pre-Nursing Pathway
Duration
65 hours (total for ASN)
Level
Undergraduate
Campus Location
Angola, IN