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LPN to RN in Michigan: prerequisite checklist and time limits
By the team. Checked 15 Nov 2026.
The short answer
LPN to RN prerequisites in Michigan are set by each programme. Expect Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and English, often with a 5-year science limit and a C or better. Macomb Community College, for example, counts sciences from Winter 2022 or newer for its 1 February 2027 deadline. Check each item and ask in writing before taking any course online.
Who sets the rules
The Michigan Board of Nursing, within LARA, licenses nurses and approves nursing education programmes under its General Rules. It does not publish a prerequisite list. Each community college and university decides what an LPN must complete before an RN programme, including any advanced-standing or bridge route.
Prerequisite checklist
Use this as a working list and check each line against your programme's current packet.
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab (Macomb: Human Physiological Anatomy)
- Microbiology with lab (not offered by UPI Study)
- English composition or communications
- Chemistry, Statistics or Psychology on some lists
- Any course the programme says must be taken on its own campus (Macomb: HHSC-1040)
Time limits and grades: the Macomb example
LPNs often took sciences years ago, so the time limit is the first thing to check.
| Item | Macomb ADN, fall 2027 | What to check at your school |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 1 February 2027 | Your programme's deadline |
| Science time limit | 5 years: grades from Winter 2022 or newer | Its own limit |
| Grade | C (2.0) or better; C- not acceptable | Its own minimum |
| Ranking | Prerequisite GPA plus HESI at Macomb | Whether it ranks applicants |
Timing: finish before the deadline
Macomb wants every prerequisite finished by the end of the fall 2026 term for a 1 February 2027 deadline, with official transcripts sent from each college. Work backwards: time for the school to answer your email, time for each course, and time for transcripts to arrive. If a science has expired, Macomb notes that a repeated course may not be covered by financial aid.
Take sciences one or two at a time so the grade stays strong. Ranking uses the prerequisite GPA, so a B or A helps more than a bare C.
Questions an LPN should ask, and where online courses can fit
LPNs often have older coursework and a licence that some programmes treat as advanced standing. Both can change what you need, so ask before you retake anything.
If your programme agrees in writing, an LPN could use UPI Study's English Composition, Statistics or Introduction to Psychology, and its A&P with separate labs where the school allows it. A&P is NCCRS-recommended only. Microbiology has to be taken at a college.
- Does my LPN licence give advanced standing, and which courses does it replace?
- Are my old science grades inside the time limit for my intake?
- Would recommended credit for English or Psychology, via a college transcript, meet a prerequisite, and how would it be graded for ranking?
- Is there a separate LPN-to-RN deadline?
If a science has expired
An expired science is the most common surprise for LPNs. You have three choices: retake it at a college, ask whether your licence or work experience changes the rule, or choose a programme with a longer limit. Ask the admissions office first, in writing, because a retake costs a term and, at Macomb, may not be covered by financial aid.
If you retake A&P, aim for a strong grade. Ranking programmes compare prerequisite GPAs, so a retake is also a chance to raise yours.
What to ask in writing
Before you enrol
Ask your Michigan nursing programme's admissions office in writing whether each named UPI Study course, including a separate online lab, would meet a listed prerequisite via a college transcript, and how it would be graded for ranking, before you enrol.
UPI Study is not a college and is not accredited. ACE and NCCRS review our courses and recommend credit; a college decides whether to give that credit and records it on its own transcript.
ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities.
Questions people ask
is there a 5 year limit on prerequisites for nursing in michigan
At Macomb Community College, yes: sciences must be within 5 years of the application deadline. Other programmes set their own limits. Ask admissions whether an LPN licence changes anything before you retake a course.
can i apply with prerequisites still in progress
Not at Macomb, which wants prerequisites finished by the end of the fall 2026 term for the 1 February 2027 deadline. Other schools may differ. Read the current packet for your intake and plan to finish early.
what grade do lpns need in prerequisites in michigan
Macomb asks for a C (2.0) or better and does not take a C-. Because it ranks applicants on prerequisite GPA, higher grades help. Each programme sets its own minimum, so check your packet.
Courses that fit
ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended courses, studied online at your own pace.
Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab
Self-paced online Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab course (Biology 212L). NCCRS recommends 2 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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English Composition 1
Self-paced online English Composition 1 course (ENG 101). NCCRS recommends 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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Ask your programme in writing first, then take the courses it agrees to at your own pace.
Sources
- Michigan LARA: Nursing (official)Nursing is regulated by LARA and the Michigan Board of Nursing through the Public Health Code and the Board of Nursing General Rules. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Macomb Community College: Associate Degree Nursing selective admission requirements, fall 2027 (official)Deadline 1 February 2027; prerequisites BIOL-2400 or BIOL-2730 Microbiology, BIOL-2710 Human Physiological Anatomy, ENGL-1181 or ENGL-1211, and HHSC-1040 (taken at Macomb); C (2.0) or better, C- not acceptable; direct equivalents at another accredited institution as defined by Macomb; sciences within 5 years of the deadline; ranking uses the prerequisite GPA. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Macomb Community College: 2026-27 tuition announcement (official)Macomb County resident tuition is $113 per billable contact hour for fall 2026 through spring/summer 2027. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.