How to Apply to Generic Nursing Programs:
Traditional and Accelerated

Prospective candidates for the nursing program must thoroughly review the admissions criteria. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed.

The admissions process consists of two phases:

Phase one
Involves meeting the minimum GPA in the required science prerequisites and the minimum HESI-A2 exam scores.

Please note: Although courses can be repeated in accordance with college policy, for consideration in determining admission to the Nursing Program, the first grade earned will be used to determine eligibility. Grades from retaken courses will not be considered. Grades of P/F or CR/NC will be considered as first attempts.

Phase Two
Entails an invitation to sit for the dosage calculation exam administered by Lehman's nursing department. Final admission decisions are based on the comprehensive evaluation of all three components.

Nursing Admissions Process

1. Complete the CUNY Application to Lehman College - You must be a Lehman College student at the time of your nursing application.
   • A student is considered a “Lehman College student” once they have been accepted and matriculated at the college, even if they haven’t registered for classes yet.
   • Questions about completing the CUNY application, visit CUNY How to Apply page
2. Register for HESI-A2 exam.
3. Complete the nursing application through Nursing CAS.
   • Application opens first week of January.
   • Nursing CAS fee waivers are on a first-come first serve basis. Click here to request a fee waiver for the Nursing CAS Application 
   • Questions about completing and submitting your Nursing CAS application? Click here.
4. By Invite ONLY: Sit for the Dosage Calculation Exam**.

Deadlines & Notifications Dates

For Accelerated Students ONLY

• The Accelerated Generic program is limited to second-degree students. All prospective applicants for this program must earn a bachelor's degree in another discipline, complete all pre-requisite courses & HESI-A2 exam prior to the nursing application deadline, March 15th of every year.
• Accelerated applicants do not have to submit a secondary application to the traditional generic program. They will also be considered for the traditional generic program.