Admission Requirements and Prerequisites
The NTC Track is designed for current Tulane undergraduate students who are pursuing their degree through Newcomb-Tulane College. Students complete all NTC Core Curriculum and nursing prerequisite requirements before entering the four-semester professional nursing program.
Eligibility Overview
To be considered for the NTC Track, current Tulane undergraduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Cumulative GPA | Minimum cumulative GPA follows NTC thresholds |
| Nursing Prerequisite GPA | Minimum 3.0 cumulative |
| Credit Hours | Successful completion of 60 credit hours; NTC Core Curriculum & nursing prerequisites. |
| Prerequisite Course Grade | C or better in each prerequisite; may not repeat any prerequisite more than once |
| NTC Core Curriculum | All NTC Core Curriculum requirements must be completed |
| Prior Nursing Program | Letter of academic good standing is required if previously enrolled in a professional nursing program |
Nursing Major Prerequisite Courses
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required across the following prerequisite courses, with a minimum grade of C in each. All courses must be completed within 10 years of application. Prerequisites may be repeated once; a grade of C- or below in any prerequisite course twice results in ineligibility for admission.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 credits |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab | 4 credits |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab | 4 credits |
| Microbiology with Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry with Lab | 4 credits |
Housing & Residence Life
NTC students majoring in Nursing will adhere to Housing & Residence’s Housing Agreement and on-campus living requirements.
Dining
NTC students majoring in Nursing will adhere to Dining’s meal plan requirements.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate degrees offered at NTC fulfill the mission of the school by providing students with high quality, distinctive education across a range of disciplines, along with applied skills, as relevant to their area(s) of study.
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Newcomb-Tulane College General Education Curriculum
As part of their undergraduate education, NTC students must meet all NTC Core Curriculum requirements. The Newcomb-Tulane College Core Curriculum allows students to explore a wide-range of disciplines and embodies the mission and values of the College by allowing students to have flexibility in their core curriculum courses while exploring a full-range of courses.
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For more information on admission requirements and prerequisites please contact your NTC advisor.
