All applicants to the Nursing programs must apply for admission to Fresno City College to obtain a SCCCD Student ID number prior to applying to the Registered Nursing programs. When applying you will be asked to declare a major, please select Pre-Allied Health. Once accepted into the program your major will be changed to Registered Nursing.
If ATI TEAS not taken at the FCC Assessment Center,
Transfer ATI TEAS Individual Performance Profile to FCC through www.ATItesting.com "Transcripts"
GPA of 2.5 or above
A cumulative GPA calculation will be done using all college coursework documented on all college/university transcripts
Application requirements include the completion of all eight (8) prerequisite requirements and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
“In Progress” prerequisite courses are not accepted
Grade points and units will be tallied from all college work attempted
Completion of science prerequisites with C or better
BIO 31-Microbiology
CHEM 3A- Introduction to General Chemistry
BIO 20-Human Anatomy and BIO 22-Human Physiology OR BIOL 21A-Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIOL 21B-Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Completion of non-science prerequisites with C or better
ENGL 1A-Reading and Comprehension
MATH 103-Foundations of Algebra or higher
PSY 2-General Psychology
SOC 1A-Introduction to Sociology or ANTH 2-Cultural Anthropology
Applicants with courses from outside SCCCD
Applicants who would like to use pre-requisite or general education courses completed from outside of SCCCD should meet with a Fresno City College Counselor. The counselor will assist in determining whether the Course Substitution Petition process needs to be completed. This process should be completed before applying to the Registered Nursing Programs or any Allied Health Program. Students with courses from a California public community college or univeristy may use the follow links to determine equivalency of courses from outside instituitons with Fresno City College:
If a Course Substitution Petition is needed, courses must be evaluated by each department for possible approval. The required documents to initiate the review of a course are a copy of the official transcript and the course syllabus. This is a lengthy process and must be done at least 2-3 months prior to submitting an application. All approved FCC course substitutions must be submitted with application.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Appropriate credit for AP scores recognized by Fresno City College may be applied to meet an application requirement. Please submit with your RN program application an unofficial copy of the AP College Board scores for any course you would like considered to meet program course requirements. Students must submit an official copy of their AP College Board scores to Fresno City College in order to receive college credit.
Applicants using Foreign Education courses
Students who have completed courses outside of the United States must have foreign transcripts evaluated by an evaluation service approved by Fresno City College. Please meet with a Fresno City College Counselor/Allied Health and Nursing Counselor.
The online Academic Summary Form is accessible only during the Application Period: January 5-February 1, 2021 (until 4 p.m.).
Applicants must complete the online Academic Summary Form and submit confirmation email along with all required supporting documentation (see step 4).
Reapplicants must complete the online Academic Summary Form and submit confirmation email along with any updated supporting documents (see step 4).
Application Q&A is available via Zoom during the application period if you require any assistance with completing the Academic Summary Form (see dates below).
The Q&A sessions are for assistance with completing the online Acdemic Summary Form and to answer questions about the supporting documentation. These sessions will not provide a review of your application for completeness. Please read all information on Step 3 to review your application for completeness.
During the Q&A time listed, students will be admitted individually to the Zoom meeting. Until you are admitted you will remain in the waiting room. Students will be admitted on a first come first serve basis. At the end of the scheduled Q&A time, if you have not been admitted you are encouraged to attend a future Q&A session.
Submission of Supporting Documents is a two (2) part process:
1. College/University Transcripts
Submit college/university transcripts to the Transcripts Department at Fresno City College on or before the posted application deadline. Applicants must submit ONE (1) official College/University transcript from each school attended OUTSIDE of SCCCD.
Sealed official transcripts may be mailed by the institution or the student to the following address: Fresno City College Attn: Transcripts Department 1101 E University Avenue Fresno, CA 93741
2. Supporting Documents
At this time the campus is closed due to COVID-19. Complete Nursing Application packets with supporting documents must be emailed to apa.applications@fresnocitycollege.edu by February 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
In the email subject line write: 2021 FCC RN Application Packet
Attach the supporting documents to email saved as one file and label as follows:
Last name_First name_SCCCD Student ID #
It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a completed application packet with the following documents. Processing of application will be terminated if incomplete.
Signed copy of the Application Confirmation email sent by Fresno City College Registered Nursing Department after submission of online Academic Summary Form (ASF).
Signed copy of the Acknowledgement of Student Responsibilities Form (found in ASF).
ATI TEAS Information:
Copy of ATI TEAS Individual Performance Profile. Include all attempts. DO NOT INCLUDE “Topics to Review” pages.
Copy of ATI TEAS transcript showing all attempts at the TEAS exam. ONLY includeif multiple attempts at the TEAS have been completed.
Copy of receipt showing ATI TEAS Individual Performance Profile was transferred to Fresno City College. Email confirmation from ATI Testing will be accepted as well.
One (1) unofficial copy of your high school transcripts, or diploma, or GED certificate.
If applicable, copy of approved Fresno City College Course Substitution(s) for prerequisite and General Education courses.
If applicable, any supporting documentation for Optional Criteria (see below).
Re-Applicants
If you applied during the previous application period, you must complete the online application and submit the confirmation email, Acknowledgement Student Responsibilities Form along with any updated documents. If it has been more than 1 year since you last applied, you must submit all required and optional supporting documentation.
Mail-In Option
If you are having difficulty submitting your complete application packet using the apa.applications@fresnocitycollege.edu please mail complete packets to the address below. The packet must be postmarked on or before the current posted application deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a completed application packet. Processing of application will be terminated if incomplete.
Fresno City College Attn: Registered Nursing Application 1101 E University Avenue Fresno, CA 93741
Optional Criteria
Verified supporting documentation may be awarded points. Students may submit all that apply.
Relevant Health Care Certification
Copy of Relevant Healthcare Certification/License. At this time First Aid and Safety/CPR will not be awarded points.
Life Experiences or Special Circumstances
Documentation showing student is receiving college Disability Services.
Proof of eligibility or proof of Financial Aid (BOGG fee waiver, Cal Grant, Pell Grant or other federal grant, or CalWorks).
Log back into your Academic Summary Form by selecting applicable "Continue Application" option to view evaluation and application status.
If you are "Eligible" for the lottery, you will see a tab labeled "Lottery Status" with your status posted.
If you are "Selected", you must accept or decline your placement within a week of the date results are posted.
Check Application Timeline for response deadlines.
Check SCCCD Student Email.
Selection Process
The Traditional Registered Nursing program begins in the Fall & Spring semester each year.
The LVN-RN Articulation Program begins in the Summer Session each year.
FCC utilizes a Multiple Criteria Selection (MCS) process for admission into the Registered Nursing Programs. The MCS process is a point based system. The points earned from the criteria determine a student’s eligibility to participate in the lottery selection process.
Students will be required to reapply each year. The number of times a student has participated in the lottery will not be counted.
This process is student driven, which means applicants are responsible for supplying all transcripts and supplemental documentation required, as well as keeping the Registered Nursing Department informed of any changes in applicant name, address, and/or phone number. To be eligible for the Registered Nursing programs the online Academic Summary Form must be completed and all transcripts and supplemental documents submitted to the Registered Nursing Department.
Lottery Status will be noted as "Eligible" or "Ineligible." You are required to evaluate the entire lottery status page. Please review the entire lottery status page and read any "notes to students" at the bottom of the page. It is your responsibility to complete all major and graduation requirements. If you are unsure about these requirements please meet with a counselor. (Please note: The evaluation of applications is ongoing until the posted lottery date. Students should check their status regularly after the posted application deadline.) It is your responsibility to contact the Allied Health, Physical Education and Athletics Division if you are having difficulty accessing your application or viewing your application evaluation and lottery results.
