Admissions

Freshman Admissions

What we need from you:

• Your completed application with your personal statement
• Your high school report and transcripts
• One letter of recommendation, preferably from an academic source (teacher, counselor, etc.)
• $40 application fee (or waiver request)
• SAT I or ACT scores are encouraged, but required only for:

             > Physical therapy
             > Occupational therapy
             > Nursing
             > Joint health professions programs
             > Higher Educational Opportunity Programs (HEOP)
             > Academic achievement awards

The admissions committee will also consider:

• Your high school record and how well it has prepared you for your intended program of study
• Extracurricular activities, community service, special talent, and work history

Admissions requirements:

• complete at least 16 units of secondary school credit and
• receive a diploma from an accredited secondary school.

It is recommended that students follow a college preparatory program that includes:

• at least four units of study in English,
• three units in social studies,
• three units in mathematics,
• three units in science, and
• two in a foreign language.

Applicants submitting a high school equivalency diploma are not required to have completed 16 secondary school units; however, they must have earned equivalency scores that indicate adequate preparation for college level work.

 

When to apply:

• Apply no later than December 15 if you plan to start in the January term.
• Apply by February 1 to be considered for our nursing program.
• Apply by March 1 for HEOP eligibility.