Overview

COVID-19 UPDATE (Summer 2022) **The Fall 2023 Mandatory Information Workshop Video will post in Summer 2022. All forms are currently being updated to reflect Fall 2023 applications. Please check back frequently for updates.

The CSM Nursing program is aware of the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has created in education, specifically concerning the prerequisite requirements for the program, and has made some temporary changes in policy to adapt to these conditions.

Pass/No-Pass Grading

The nursing program will temporarily accept PASS grades and apply a point value of 2.75 to the PASS grade. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020 through Summer 2022 sessions. It is STRONGLY encouraged that, if given a choice, to select a letter grade option over the Pass/No-Pass option.

Online Science Courses

The Nursing program will temporarily accept online science prerequisite courses (Health Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and  Microbiology) with a lab component. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020 through Summer 2022 sessions.  Although courses offered outside of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will be accepted, it is STRONGLY encouraged that, if given a choice, to take these courses within the SMCCCD over other courses offered outside of the District. 

HESI Scores

Beginning with Fall 2021 admission, a HESI cumulative score of 70% or better will be accepted. The test may be repeated one time within 5 years. The better of the two scores will be applied.