General Admission Criteria
Traditional 2+2 Transfer Program
Admission is based on the applicant’s prior academic performance at the
college level, personal interviews, and assessment of personal qualities
needed to successfully complete the program.
- Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed a
core curriculum
of 60 semester hours at another accredited college or university.
- A grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous
college work and an average of at least 2.5 on math and science courses
are required for consideration.
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Interviews are by invitation only.
- Current CPR and first aid certification is required
prior to enrollment. CPR for Professional Rescuers is strongly
recommended.
- Applicants are required to shadow respiratory therapists at health
care facilities in their area to increase their awareness of the
profession.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official
TOEFL scores. A minimum score of 213
on the computer-based exam or 550 on the paper exam is required for
admission consideration.
The Admissions Committee selects the applicants who seem best qualified
for the program from among those who apply. Application forms are available
from the
Office of Academic Admissions.
Applications for admission are encouraged by
April 1, but will continue to be processed until the class has been filled
or until July 1, whichever comes sooner.
Program for Advanced
Career Track (ACT) Registered Respiratory Therapists
Admission is based on the applicant’s prior academic performance at the
college level and personal interviews.
- Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed a
core curriculum
of 60 semester hours at another accredited college or university.
- A grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous
college work and an average of at least 2.5 on math and science courses
are required for consideration.
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Interviews are by invitation only.
- Current CPR and first aid certification is required
prior to enrollment. CPR for Professional Rescuers is strongly
recommended.
- Proof of NBRC credentials as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Applicants who first language is not English must submit official
TOEFL scores. A minimum score of 550 is required for admission
consideration.
The Admissions Committee selects the applicants who seem best qualified
for the program from among those who apply. Application forms are available
from the
Office of Academic Admissions. Applications must be received no later
than 60 days prior to the registration date of the first semester. |