Admission: Ascent Programs

The Ascent Programs are innovative programs that provide individuals with an accelerated pathway to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as little as five semesters. These programs include the Advanced Placement Program and the LPN-BSN Program. 

Advanced Placement Program (APP)

The Advanced Placement Program (APP) will be of particular interest and value to students who have completed significant college credit and who have completed the required prerequisites. Following initial acceptance to Mount Carmel College of Nursing, the APP is an option that allows transfer students the opportunity to complete the BSN in five semesters.

Acceptance to the APP is highly competitive, and enrollment is limited. Students are selected for this accelerated and highly structured program based on strong academic performance in previous college coursework and successful completion of all prerequisite courses. A minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA is required to apply for the APP. Applicants are not guaranteed admission to the APP. Applications and associated materials are accepted during the following period prior to the entering semester. Link to the online application.

Completed applications are reviewed for acceptance and applicants are notified in writing regarding admission decisions. Those accepted will be required to submit a $300 deposit to confirm their intent to enroll in the Advanced Placement Program.

To be considered for either the Ascent or SDAP program, applicants must have successfully completed all non-nursing courses in the freshman and sophomore MCCN curriculum (with grades of “C” or higher). These courses include:

1. SCIE 123: Anatomy & Physiology I

2. SCIE 124: Anatomy & Physiology II

3. SCIE 103: Organic Biochemistry

4. SCIE 125: Microbiology

5. ENGL 110: English Composition

6. PSYC 101: General Psychology+

7. PSYC 225: Human Growth & Development

8. SCIE 220: Nutrition+**

9. SCIE 230: Physiologic Alterations I** 

10. SCIE 231: Physiologic Alterations II**

**Those who do not have credit for SCIE 230 & 231 and or SCIE 220 may be considered for Summer (May) semester admission. SCIE 220, 230 & 231 will then be integrated into the plan of study.

+Credit awarded based on LPN professional licensure and prior training.

Additionally, applicants for the LPN-BSN program must have an unrestricted LPN license in the state of Ohio. 

For any questions regarding transfer credit, view our full Credit for Prior Education policy.