Admission to the School of Nursing and Health Professions – Undergraduate Programs

• Admission Pathways to the School of Nursing and Health Professions
• Admissions Requirements for First Year, Transfer, and Second-Degree Baccalaureate Students
• Admission Requirements for Non-Degree Students
• Admission Requirements for RN to BSN Students
• Admission Requirements and Procedures for International Students
• Additional Information for All Full-time Students
• Contact and Mailing Information

Admission Pathways to the School of Nursing and Health Professions

The School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP) admits students who will benefit from and contribute to a Trinity education and who will be able to meet the standards for graduation. When considering candidates, the Admissions Committee evaluates a number of factors: past academic records, scholastic aptitude, letters of recommendation and a student’s personal statement. Special talents, high motivation and academic and social involvement are important factors in the consideration of a student’s admission to the program. A student’s admission to Trinity’s School of Nursing and Health Professions depends upon several factors, including the major the student selects.

Applicants enter NHP through varying paths and must meet the minimum qualification as outlined by the respective program.

• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Before applying for formal acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program in the School of Nursing and Health Professions,  students must apply for admission to Trinity and show evidence of successful achievement of all occupational therapy assistant prerequisite courses. This pertains to first-time students, transfer students, and those who have earned a baccalaureate degree from Trinity or another appropriately accredited institution of higher learning. 
• Pre-Licensure Nursing (B.S.N.): Before applying for formal acceptance into the Pre-Licensure Nursing program in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, students must apply for admission to Trinity and show evidence of successful achievement of all nursing prerequisite courses. This pertains to first-time students, transfer students, and those who have earned a baccalaureate degree from Trinity or another appropriately accredited institution of higher learning.
• Nursing: (R.N .to B.S.N.): Applicants who are registered nurses holding an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing or who are NCLEX eligible within one semester of enrollment can apply to the RN to BSN program directly through the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
• Second Degree B.S.N: For applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree from Trinity or another accredited institution of higher learning (or foreign credential evaluation service equivalent), Trinity offers the opportunity to earn a Baccalaureate of Science Degree (BSN) in Nursing. Upon admission to Trinity, second degree B.S.N. students enter the School of Nursing and Health Professions as nursing candidates. When nursing candidates are in their final semester of completing prerequisite nursing courses, they are eligible to submit an application for formal acceptance into the nursing program.
• Other Allied Health Programs:
  • Health Services (B.A.): Students may enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Professional and Graduate Studies declaring Health Services  as a major. The major is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Professional and Graduate Studies; however, students take courses in collaboration with the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
  • Public Health (B.S.): Students may enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences declaring Public Health as a major.
  • Social Work (B.S.W.): Before applying for formal acceptance into the Social Work program in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, students must apply for admission to Trinity and show evidence of successful achievement of all Social Work prerequisite courses. This pertains to first-time students, transfer students, and those who have earned a baccalaureate degree from Trinity or another appropriately accredited institution of higher learning.

Applications from qualified students of diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged. Trinity admits students without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability.

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Admission Requirements and Procedures for First-Year, Transfer, and Second Degree Students

Students entering college for the first time who wish to pursue the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program apply to the College of Arts and Sciences where they complete their general education and OTA prerequisite courses. Students entering as transfer students, or those earning a second-baccalaureate degree in OTA, may be eligible to apply directly to the School of Nursing and Health Professions. All must apply for admission to Trinity and show evidence of successful achievement of all OTA pre-requisite courses prior to beginning the OTA baccalaureate program. Students must be completing their final semester of pre-requisite courses prior to submitting their application to the OTA Program. The baccalaureate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Pre-licensure nursing students enter through the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Professional and Graduate Studies Part-Time pre-health program (first-year students), or the School of Nursing and Health Professions (transfer students with most prerequisites and second-baccalaureate students) where they complete all general education and prerequisite courses. All must apply for admission to Trinity and show evidence of successful achievement of all nursing prerequisite courses prior to beginning the pre-licensure nursing program.

Students must be completing their final semester of pre-requisite courses prior to submitting their application to the Nursing Program. Prerequisite courses include:

Second-degree students who hold a baccalaureate in another field and transfer students applying for admission directly to the School of Nursing and Health Professions must:

1. Complete an online application for admission.
2. Submit a statement of purpose (see application for topic).
3. Send a letter of recommendation from a professor.
4. Request a copy of their official college transcript to be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

All supporting materials may be sent via any of the following options:

• Uploading supporting documentation to the online application portal
• Send documentation electronically via email to admissions@trinitydc.edu
• Send documentation via postal mail to:

Office of Admissions
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20017

Visit the School of Nursing and Health Professions for information about applying to the nursing program or the occupational therapy assistant program.

Applications for admission to Trinity are considered on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline for application to Trinity; however, candidates should apply and arrange for all credentials to be forwarded at least six weeks prior to the semester in which they wish to enroll.

Application deadlines to the pre-licensure nursing program are:

Spring Admission – October 1
Fall Admission – February 1

All materials received by Trinity from applicants or third parties (high schools, undergraduate institutions, graduate institutions, recommendations, etc.) will become the property of Trinity. Trinity does not return or release materials submitted to the admissions office to applicants or to third parties.

For information about applying to the College of Arts and Sciences, please visit CAS Admission.
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Admission Requirements and Procedures for Post-Secondary Certificate Programs

The post-secondary certificate programs require proof of high school graduation or the equivalent (diploma, GED, etc.)

Applicants to post-secondary certificate programs should show potential for academic success and similar ability to degree-seeking students also enrolled in the courses. Students with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or equivalent will be given priority consideration.

Students who have completed a Trinity certificate and wish to continue in a full degree program should submit the online application for consideration to their desired undergraduate degree program.

Admission Requirements and Procedures for Non-degree Students

Individuals interested in taking courses at Trinity on a part-time, non-matriculating basis may apply as non-degree students. Prospective non-degree students must complete an online application for non-degree student status with the Office of Admissions. Applicants may be eligible to take undergraduate courses providing they have a high school diploma from an accredited institution.

Individual courses are offered on a space-available basis only, and students must satisfy all prerequisites for courses. Admission into these courses does not imply admission to Trinity. A non-degree student may apply for status as a degree student according to the applicable admissions policy. No more than nine undergraduate credit hours earned as a non-degree student may be applied toward the degree. No additional courses may be undertaken prior to acceptance into a degree program at Trinity.

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Admission Requirements and Procedures for RN to BSN Students

The Trinity Nursing Program offers advanced placement for Registered Nurses holding an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing and associate or diploma graduates eligible to sit for the NCLEX within one semester of enrollment. This program is designed for the adult learner. Students admitted into the program may receive credit for general education and nursing courses. Upon admission, students may complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis. 

Application Procedure

In order to apply for admission to the School of Nursing and Health Professions at Trinity, RN-BSN candidate must:

1. Complete an online application for admission.
2. Submit a statement of purpose (see application for topic).
3. Send a letter of recommendation from a professor.
4. Request a copy of the official college transcript showing completion of an Associate
   Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing to be sent directly to the Office of Admissions
5. Submit Proof of a valid RN license in a US jurisdiction or documentation of eligibility to sit for the NCLEX within one semester of enrollment.

All supporting materials may be sent via any of the following options:

• Uploading supporting documentation to the online application portal
• Send documentation electronically via email to admissions@trinitydc.edu
• Send documentation via postal mail to:

Office of Admissions
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20017

Additional non-academic requirements that must be submitted to the nursing program subsequent to admission into the program include:

1. CPR certification, liability insurance, and health credentials as required by various clinical agencies
2. Criminal background check
3. FBI fingerprinting

Application for admission to Trinity are considered on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline for application; however, candidates should apply and arrange for all credentials to be forwarded at least six weeks prior to the semester in which they wish to enroll.

All materials received by Trinity from applicants or third parties (high schools, undergraduate institutions, graduate institutions, recommendations, etc.) will become the property of Trinity. Trinity does not return or release materials submitted to the admissions office to applicants or to third parties.

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Admission Requirements and Procedures for International Students

International applicants must submit all credentials for admission as a first-year, transfer, or graduate student.  The student is responsible for submitting all transcripts from institutions attended outside the United States for evaluation. To apply for admission to Trinity, international applicants must present the following documentation:

1. Complete the Trinity online application (No application fee assessed).
2. Transcripts:  Original or certified educational documents of high school transcripts and degree, university transcripts and mark sheets. All international applicants or students who are U.S. citizens who have obtained high school or college/university credit from an institution outside of the United States must submit official transcripts with course-by-course evaluation by one of the agencies accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (see National Association of Credential Evaluation Services).
3. Recommendation Letters: International applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, college professor or current employer.
4. English Proficiency Standards: If English is not an official language in the applicant’s country of origin, the applicant has not earned a college/university degree in the U.S., or the applicant is not currently enrolled in a degree program in the U.S., they will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language or an International English Language Testing System  exam before they can be considered for final admissions. All English proficiency scores are valid for two years from the test date. Official test scores must be provided directly from the testing agency. TOEFL: Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language must be submitted directly to Trinity by ETS (Educational Testing Services). Trinity’s code is 5796, and a minimum score of 550 on paper-based test (PBT) or 213 on computer-based test (CBT) or 79 on Internet-based test (IBT) is required.  IELTS – Academic: A minimum6.5 total band score. is required. NOTE: Students who have completed the equivalent of an ENGL 107 course (College Composition) at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education and earned a grade of “C’ or better may be waived from the English testing requirement.
5. The Immigration Form I–20 needed to obtain the F-1/Student Visa will be issued only to applicants who: 1) are admitted to Trinity and; 2) demonstrate sufficient funds to cover expenses for at least one academic year. Proof of financial responsibility, or financial affidavit, which includes an official bank statement for the first year of study, along with a letter of sponsorship from the sponsor. Contact the Office of Admissions for details regarding proof of financial responsibility. Note: All international students must pursue a full course of study (a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students). Failure to adhere to this USCIS requirement for F-1 students may jeopardize legal non-immigrant status.

Deadlines: All required documents must be submitted by July 1 for the fall term and November 1 for the spring term. Financial aid is not available to international students.

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Additional Information for All Full-time Students

Declaration of Intent

Upon notification of acceptance, the applicant will be asked to submit a Declaration of Intent (DOI). The DOI confirms an accepted candidate’s intention to enroll at Trinity in the School of Nursing and Health Professions. Registration for courses cannot be processed until a DOI has been received.

Health Insurance

All full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing and Health Professions must carry health insurance. NHP students enrolled through the College of Arts and Sciences are covered by the mandatory school-sponsored health insurance plan. NHP students enrolled directly into NHP must carry health insurance and will be expected to show proof of coverage. A brochure describing the student health insurance plan offered through the University is emailed each year to new students; it also may be obtained from Trinity’s Health & Wellness Center.

Contact and Mailing Information

Applicants may reach Admission by mail at this address:

Office of Admissions
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017-1094

Admission counselors may be reached by telephone at 800/492-6882 and 202/884-9400 or by email at admissions@trinitydc.edu.

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Disclaimer

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Questions may be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@trinitydc.edu