Dilla University Entry requirements: what you need to know before you apply

Filed in General by on October 18, 2023

Dilla University is education institution in Africa and here we have discussed about Dilla University Entry requirements (Eligibility) for undergraduate courses, PhD courses, postgraduate courses, Masters and research degrees. All our courses have course-specific entry requirements. Before you apply, check that you meet the entry requirements for the course you are interested in.

Dilla University Entry requirements (Eligibility) 2023/2024 academic year!

Application Process: Ranking of Applications

Students meeting the minimum requirements are ranked according to the Admission Criteria Scoring Grid by the Admissions, Progression and Retention Committee. Students are notified by mail of their admission status.

Applicants who have met admission criteria and whose ranked GPA falls within the number of available seats are provisionally admitted to the program until verification of the successful completion of all prerequisite courses and maintenance of the required GPA is received. In the event that the final score using the Admission Criteria Scoring Grid results in a tie, student ranking will be determined by the students’ overall GPA.

Applicants who meet all requirements for admission, but whose admission criteria score is ranked lower than the number of seats available, are placed in an applicant’s pool. The applicant’s pool is maintained only until the completion of the first two week of the fall academic semester. Applicants not admitted and who still desire admission to the program must reapply for the next year. Applications from applicants who do not meet minimum admission criteria or whose application is incomplete are not reviewed by the admission committee.

The following is required prior to review of the application:

  • Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or greater during the current semester.
  • Final grades from all prerequisite courses.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4 point scale.
  • A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 in science courses.
  • Complete up-to-date immunization record and CPR requirement.
  • HESI A2 Test results within the last three years.

The number of students who can be admitted to the nursing sequence is based on seat availability. The College of Nursing reserves the right to choose which applicants are admitted to the nursing program. Students must re-apply annually if they wish to be considered for admission. Applications are not saved after the beginning of the semester.

Prospective students should submit completed applications by March 1st of the expected year of entry into the College of Nursing. Students are eligible for admission when they have:

  • Completed first-year core curriculum and nursing cognate courses with grades of ‘C’ or better
  • No more than one repeat of any science and math pre-requisite course. (Two failures in the same required science course disqualifies a student for admission.) When a student receives a grade of D or F in two (2) required science courses, the student is not eligible for admission to the professional program. All previous grades are considered. Science courses consist of  CHE 111 , and CHE 111L, MAT 121 or MAT 121A,  BIO 201, BIO 201L, BIO 202 and BIO 202L, NUR 203 for admission to the nursing program.
  • Achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.7 or above on a 4-point scale.
  • Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 in science courses on a 4 point scale.
  • Provided the University and the College of Nursing with official transcripts from all schools previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent from the institution with the seal of the school affix to the document. Course equivalence will be determined by the Registrar and the College of Nursing.
  • Applicants must earn a 77% or greater on the following components of the HESI A2: Reading Comprehension, Basic Math Skills, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology. Additional remediation with Student Support Services is required for any student admitted to the program who scores between 77-84% on the specified HESI A2 test components. HESI A2 scores older than three years will not be accepted.
  • Presented evidence of satisfactory health status with a current and complete record of immunizations.
  • Presented proof of health insurance coverage. Students who do not purchase insurance through the University must sign a waiver which states that they have, and will maintain, insurance coverage from another source.
  • Presented a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card for a Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association. CPR should be current from August 1ST through June 1ST.
  • Submitted a letter good standing, written from the institution on official letterhead and sent via mail, if transferring from another nursing program.
  • Potential nursing students must be accepted for enrollment at Dillard University to be considered for admission to Dillard University College of Nursing.  An interview accompanies the application process, and will be announced upon review of your application materials.

Admission to the Nursing Major: LPN to BSN

The program of study for the LPN-BSN student requires 120 semester hours of credit. These semester hours include 61 hours of nursing courses. Cognate and core courses are taken concurrently with nursing courses. A nursing advisor assists students to develop a plan of study based on program requirements. Course schedules must have advisor approval.

Requirements for the LPN to BSN student seeking admission to the nursing program are:

  • Graduation from an approved LPN program with a current, unencumbered LPN license to practice nursing in Louisiana.
  • No more than one repeat of any science and math pre-requisite course. (Two failures in the same required science course disqualifies a student for admission.) When a student receives a grade of D or F in two (2) required science courses, the student is not eligible for admission to the professional program. All previous grades are considered. Science courses consist of  CHE 111 , and CHE 111L, MAT 121 or MAT 121A , BIO 201, BIO 201L, BIO 202 and BIO 202L, NUR 203 for admission to the nursing program.
  • Active practice as LPN in nursing within the last three consecutive years at the time of admission. These applicants are eligible to receive credit for NUR 214, NUR 214L, NUR 220 and NUR 220L through completion of 2,080 LPN work experience hours within a year prior to applying to the College of Nursing. The LPN also has the option of completing competency testing with the College of Nursing. Competency testing consists of  writing the HESI fundamentals specialty exam with a score of 850 or greater.
  • Submission of official transcripts from all colleges, schools, and universities attended. Course equivalence will be determined by the Registrar and College of Nursing.
  • Admission to Dillard University.
  • A minimum grade point average of 2.7 or above on a 4 point scale.
  • Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4 point scale in science courses.
  • Applicants must earn a 77% or greater on the following components of the HESI A2: Reading Comprehension, Basic Math Skills, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology. Additional remediation with Student Support Services is required for any student admitted to the program who scores between 77-84% on the specified HESI A2 test components. HESI A2 scores older than three years will not be accepted.
  • Current professional liability and malpractice insurance required.
  • A statement of satisfactory health status as validated by a completed College of Nursing health form with a current complete record of immunizations and titers.
  • The health form is to be completed by a physician or other primary care provider.
  • Presented a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card for a Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association. CPR should be current from August 1st through June 1st.
  • Potential nursing students must be accepted for enrollment at Dillard University to be considered for admission to Dillard University School of Nursing.  An interview accompanies the application process, and will be announced upon review of your application materials.

RN to BSN Program

The program of study for the RN-BSN student requires 120 semester hours of credit. These semester hours include 61 hours of nursing courses. Cognate and core courses are taken concurrently with nursing courses. A nursing advisor assists students to develop a plan of study based on program requirements. Course schedules must have advisor approval.

Requirements for the RN-BSN applicant seeking admission to the nursing program are:

  • Graduation from an approved RN nursing program with a current, unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in Louisiana.
  • Submission of official transcripts from all colleges, schools, and universities attended. Course equivalence will be determined by the Registrar and School of Nursing.
  • Admission to Dillard University.
  • A minimum grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4 point scale.
  • Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4 point scale in science courses.
  • Current professional liability and malpractice insurance.
  • A statement of satisfactory health status as validated by a completed College of Nursing health form with a current complete record of immunizations and titers.
  • The health form is to be completed by a physician or other primary care provider.
  • Presented a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card for a Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association. CPR should be current from August 1st through June 1st.

RN-BSN students may transfer up to 38 hours toward the general core; 57 hours toward the nursing core and cognates. Following the successful completion of NUR 399 – Conceptualizations of Professional Nursing students will receive 28 advance placement credit hours for NUR 214, NUR 214L, NUR 220, NUR 220L, NUR 352, NUR 352L, NUR 360, NUR 360L, NUR 371, NUR 371L, NUR 374, and NUR 374L.

Semester Review Assessment Testing (SRAT)

The purpose of the end of Semester Review Assessment Testing (SRAT) is to assist students in their progression through the Nursing program and in successful completion of their RN licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) after graduation. All students in the nursing program are required to take a standardized proctored assessment test at the end of each semester for courses with clinical components and NUR 203 – Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology, and NUR 470 – Management of High Risk Clients.

 

Comprehensive Portfolio Assessment

Prior to graduation, senior nursing students will submit a comprehensive portfolio assessment.  The  assessment  is administered the final semester of graduation.

Progression: School of Nursing Academic Policies

An overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained to continue in the nursing major. Students are evaluated on their performance in the lecture and clinical nursing courses.

  • If a student achieves a failing grade in a nursing lecture or clinical course, he/she must repeat that course when it is next offered to remain in the program.
  • A student can have no more than one repeat of any science course.
  • If a student repeats a nursing lecture or clinical course and fails (e.g., achieves a grade of “D” or below) the student is automatically dropped from the program and cannot enroll in any nursing courses.
  • If a student fails a lecture and/or corresponding laboratory, the student will be required to repeat the failed course or lab and audit the corresponding course or lab.
  • WF will be treated as unsuccessful attempts in nursing courses.
  • Students can only enroll in a nursing course twice.
  • Students dismissed with two nursing failures are eligible to apply for readmission after 2 years.

Academic Advisement

All students in the College of Nursing are assigned to an academic advisor by the Dean of the College of Nursing. Usually, the student retains that advisor throughout his or her matriculation in the nursing program. All students are expected to have conferences with their advisor at least twice a semester. The student and advisor outline a suggested course of study. If a student drops out of the program for a semester or more, that student re-enters the program under the prevailing curriculum plan.

Readmission

If a student’s course of study is interrupted for a semester or more and that student is interested in resuming study, the student must reapply to the College. This application must be accompanied by a letter from the student that includes information on, and evidence of, any academic work the student completed in the interim. Out-of-sequence students are advised to enroll in Resource Studies in Nursing courses to enhance academic skills.

The following criteria also apply:

  • The student must have satisfactorily completed, with a grade of C or better, prerequisite courses for readmission to the major under the present catalog entry requirements.
  • The student must take standardized tests administered by the School of Nursing. These tests determine the student’s level of knowledge and assist in advisement.

Academic Probation

Academic probation notifies the student that the quality of work is below the required standard and that continuation of unsatisfactory work will result in dismissal from the College of Nursing. A student is placed on probation following one failure in a nursing course or if the GPA falls below 2.0. The maximum load for students on probation is 12 credit hours. Students can remain on probation for only one semester. To be removed from probation, the student must pass the nursing course in question and/or raise the GPA to a minimum of 2.0. If this does not occur, the student is dismissed from the nursing program.

Dismissal

A student is automatically dismissed from the nursing program when he/she:

  • Fails one nursing course twice.
  • Fails any two nursing courses during his/her matriculation in the College.
  • Fails to maintain a 2.0 grade point average for any two semesters after admission to the nursing program.

In all of the above instances, students may not enroll in any nursing courses until after two (2) years.

 

Dilla University Entry requirements (Eligibility)

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