Overview

COVID-19 UPDATE (July 21, 2020)

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, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 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 (Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and  Microbiology) with a lab component. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 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/TEAS Scores

Beginning with Fall 2021 admission, a HESI score will ONLY be accepted and the CSM Nursing Department will no longer accept a TEAS score.