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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.

  1. Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed a core curriculum of 60 semester hours at another accredited college or university.
  2. 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.
  3. Two letters of recommendation are required.
  4. Interviews are by invitation only.
  5. Current CPR and first aid certification is required prior to enrollment. CPR for Professional Rescuers is strongly recommended.
  6. Applicants are required to shadow respiratory therapists at health care facilities in their area to increase their awareness of the profession.
  7. 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.

  1. Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed a core curriculum of 60 semester hours at another accredited college or university.
  2. 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.
  3. Two letters of recommendation are required.
  4. Interviews are by invitation only.
  5. Current CPR and first aid certification is required prior to enrollment. CPR for Professional Rescuers is strongly recommended.
  6. Proof of NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  7. 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.


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October 16, 2006