Admissions
After the application deadline, Covenant School of Nursing will consider all qualified applicants whose application files are complete and up to date. Selected applicants are then sent an email regarding their status as tentatively accepted, alternate, disqualified, or declined admission. Status notifications are sent four weeks after the application deadline. We will not release any admission status updates over the phone to applicants or to family members. Tentatively accepted and alternate candidates will be required to complete all the requirements according to the deadlines listed in their admission packet.
Admissions
Minimum Requirements for Admission:
- 2.5 prerequisite GPA
- 58.7% ATI TEAS score in Reading, English & Math
- 50% ATI TEAS score in Science
Additional Considerations:
- Healthcare Certifications
- Covenant Health affiliation
- Regional High School Graduation
- Military Service
- History of failures in A&P courses
To apply, submit:
- Online Application
- Printed Online Application
- Application Packet
- High School Transcript showing proof of graduation or GED verification
- Official high school transcript and college transcripts from every institution attended
- ATI TEAS assessment exam scores
- Healthcare Certifications
- Photocopy of driver’s license or government-issued ID
- $50 Application fee (payable via debit/credit, check, or money order)
Submitting your Application packet: Place all items in a Manila envelope. Applicants may deliver packet in person or by mail to the CSON Admissions Office (1919 Frankford Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407). ALL requirements must be received by the deadline to qualify.
An offer of tentative acceptance is conditional, pending successful completion of all prerequisite coursework & fulfillment of specific compliance requirements.
All students enrolled in a Covenant School of Nursing program must meet specific compliance requirements upon tentative acceptance. These requirements are pre-determined by our clinical partners & are subject to change based on what is mandated by the facilities.
- Hepatitis B titer showing positive immunity. If titer is negative, a Hepatitis B vaccine series is required.
- MMR – 2 does or positive titer
- Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer (History of disease is not accepted)
- Tdap – within the last 10 years
- Seasonal flu vaccine – required annually or declination accepted
- Tuberculosis testing – Q gold or skin test
- Covid-19 vaccine - required annually or declination accepted
- AHA BLS CPR
- Clearance from the Texas Board of Nursing
- Proof of Permanent residency – Required if you were not born in the U.S.
- Letter of Standing – Required if you have attended any other nursing or allied health program (including CSON) and not completed it