SUNY Downstate & online prereqs

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Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to apply to an ASBN program but have a few science pre-reqs to complete first (A&P and Micro). Unfortunately I'm living in South America for the next year, meaning 0% chance of finding an in-person class and lab.

I've tried e-mailing a few programs to see if they'll accept online pre-reqs, since that means I can at least be productive for the next year.

Downstate e-mailed me back and said that although they'd prefer in-person, they'll "consider" online classes.

Should I basically take that as a no? I don't want to screw my chances of being accepted anywhere, but I also don't want to sit around for a year!

Has anyone managed to get into any NY schools with online prereqs?

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I graduated from Downstate's ABSN in 2017, and had similar questions re: prereqs when applying. I took chemistry, microbio and AP2 in person at BMCC, but I took AP1 online on Phoenix. I was able to convince Downstate to accept the online AP1 since the rest were in person, but I recall it took some serious convincing! I totally understand wanting to get it done ASAP, but not wanting to waste time if they won't accept it. Maybe if you email admissions and explain your situation, you can get them to agree in advance? Good luck!

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Hi!

Yes you can take online pre reqs! I did and got into clinton community college’s RN program. Just make sure they are SUNY stay in their network for less problems. Cayuga Community College offers AP1 and AP2 and Micro online. When they transfer they do not look like online classes because they are from a SUNY Community College, transferring them looks no different then if you had sat through the actual lecture in class. They all have labs. The AP course has a virtual lab where you do everything. The Micro may not work for you in SouthAmerica because the lab gets sent to you in a kit. But a girl in my class said she took a Micro where it was an online lab so there are options. Look at Open Suny, then call the program you are wanting to get into and make sure the course at the choice RN program accepts the credit. Most have articulation agreements throughout the SUNY network.

Remember online courses do not mean easy. Always work ahead so if you have questions you can ask, usually it is back and forth by email.

It may be more expensive if you are unable to do the residency, since you are out of the country.

Hope this helps!

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