Skagit Valley College

Associate in Pre-Nursing, DTA/MRP

The Associate in Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement or Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) streamlines preparation for the basic BSN pathway by ensuring students complete prerequisite courses for pre-licensure BSN programs (programs that do not require a nursing license for admission) at participating colleges and universities. Due to high interest and limited space in BSN programs, admission to all BSN programs is highly competitive with many qualified applicants, including non-transfer and transfer students, often finding themselves on admission waiting lists. Therefore, students pursuing the Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP should be informed that their DTA associate degree is highly transferable to all public (and many private) baccalaureate colleges and universities.

BSN admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for admission to transfer.

Certain schools may have additional “university-specific” requirements for admission to the institution, not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements, which will need to be completed before graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation requirement.

Students who complete this degree may also choose to apply for entrance into the Nursing, Associate in Nursing, DTA/MRP degree at Skagit Valley College.

Transfer

If you are considering a major in Nursing and transferring to…

• Pacific Lutheran University
• Seattle Pacific
• Seattle University
• University of Washington
• Walla Walla College
• Washington State University

…the Transfer Program Planning Guide is designed to provide you with recommended courses to complete your Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Major Related Program degree. The Pre-Nursing Major Related Program (MRP) helps prepare you to transfer by requiring specific courses in the first two years that can reduce the time it takes to complete the bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Of course, educational plans may vary, based on which quarter you begin, how many credits are taken, placement into Math and English, and your preferred transfer institution. We encourage you to consult with an academic advisor for scheduling options to keep you on the best path.