While general admission to the college is managed through the Admissions Office, placement into School of Health Sciences programs requires additional steps and academic minimums. These special requirements vary by program and are coordinated prior to admission through the school and departmental advisors.
Students working toward acceptance into select School of Health Sciences programs are classified under the Associate in Science major until formally admitted.
Because requirements vary, students should carefully review the admissions criteria for their specific program and consult with the department for guidance.
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Health Sciences programs may use different types of admissions processes, including:
Weighted Admissions – Applications are evaluated using a point system that considers factors such as GPA, prerequisite coursework, test scores, and other criteria. Students with the highest scores are offered program placement.
Gated Admissions – Students must first meet specific entry conditions before being considered for admission. Depending on the program, this may include:
Successful completion of all required prerequisite courses
Participation in a career talk or program information session
Holding a specific degree or professional certification
Please note: Admission to a Health Sciences program is conditional upon the successful completion of all clinical requirements, which may include background checks, drug screenings, physicals, and immunizations.
Effective Immediately
In Section C (or Section B for specific programs) of the Weighted Admission Form, evaluating Previous Education, Volunteer & Work Experience will now include Military Experience. This change allows students who have served in the military in active duty, as a reservist, have been honorably discharged, or are retired veterans to obtain 10 points for their military service. This will be an additional allocation alongside points earned for previous education, volunteer, or work experience. Please be aware that appropriate validating documentation will be required.
Effective January 1, 2025
In Section A: General Education Courses, all sections awarding extra points for first attempts will be removed. There will no longer be additional points for the following:
Instead, additional sections will be added to award extra points for A’s or B’s in BIO 210/211 or BIO 215/216, and required MAT. The breakdown is as follows:
It is crucial to note that all Biology requirements must be current within 5 years of the start of the weighted admission period with the exception of BIO 240 Nutrition. Biophysical science courses may be repeated only once to achieve a passing grade (withdrawals do not count as attempts for BIO). Anatomy & Physiology must either be BIO 210/211 or BIO 215/216 combination.
Furthermore, please be reminded that it is your responsibility to ensure that all documentation (transcripts, etc.) is received, processed, and evaluated by the college before the deadline for the application period you are applying to. Points will be awarded only for courses, degrees, and certifications that are verifiable at the time of submission of the Weighted Admission Form.
Once admitted to the college, students will be prompted to schedule a planning and advising session where they will complete registration for their first semester and will be assigned an advisor. Students will make appointments with their assigned advisor prior to registration opening each subsequent semester.