Program Overview
Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing
Have you always dreamed of being a supportive, helping hand for those in need? With an Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing (AASN) degree from the University of the District of Columbia, you can become the healthcare professional your community needs!
With an average of 16 to 25 students in each of our lectures and eight in each of our simulation, laboratory and clinical study opportunities, the AASN program provides the strong foundation and the personalized support to help you succeed. In addition to the traditional classroom learning environments offered at UDC, you'll have access to a variety of hands-on outlets including:
- Clinical learning
- High-fidelity simulations
- Virtual reality learning
At UDC, we strive to provide both impactful learning experiences and a variety of nuanced in-field opportunities to ensure that you are prepared to not only meet but exceed the standards met by our proud lineage of alumni during their own journeys toward professional success. We designed the AASN program for a seamless transition into UDC's RN-BSN program. Because you can complete the AASN program in just four semesters, it's a perfect first step toward becoming a registered nurse.
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) Program at the University of the District of Columbia at the Community College located at 5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Applied Science nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
The AASN Program is approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing (899 North Capitol Street NE 2nd Fl, Washington, DC. 20002, 202-724-8800.
Admission Requirements
Want to learn more about admission into the AASN program at UDC? Please review the list below to ensure that you are eligible for admission into the program:
- Good standing with the university, including accounts, academic standing and other university admission requirements.
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a four-point grading scale.
- Completed all pre-requisite general education courses (including IGED courses) with a grade of B or above.
- Completed all pre-requisite science courses (including BIOL) with a GPA of at least 3.0 within the past five years of application. If you are a transfer student, you must complete all pre-requisite science courses (including BIOL) with a grade of at least a B within the past five years of application.
- If you hold a grade of D or F in more than one pre-requisite course (within five years prior to applying to the program) you will be disqualified from program eligibility and will NOT be accepted into the program.
Note: If a prospective or current Nursing or Allied Health student appears before UDC’s Judicial Hearing Committee resulting in a sanction of warning and/or suspension from academic activities (including courses), the individual will not be able to enter or progress in the Nursing or Allied Health programs.
How to Apply
The (AAS) Nursing Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 admission from Jan. 10, 2025, through Feb. 14, 2025. Please follow the instructions below to ensure your application is complete. Two professional recommendation letters (i.e., Supervisor, Professor, Assistant Manager, or Manager only) should be submitted by the evaluator and emailed to John Trapps at John.Trapps@udc.edu.
Download the AAS Nursing Program Application
For application, essay, and unofficial transcript(s) submission:
- Access the portal here
- Click on Place order
- Select IUdmfall: Fall Nursing Applications Document Manager and follow the instructions
You will be informed via email by Dr. Vonda Rogers when to complete the Global Background Cleara.