FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions about Nursing/Allied Health
Admissions
How do I apply to
Nursing/other Allied Health programs?
Continuing
students petition (apply) by filling out a change of curriculum form with an Allied
Health Counselor. Group petition sessions are held in the Counseling Center for
Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Imaging.
To apply to other programs, meet individually with an Allied Health
Counselor. Contact the Counseling Center
in Room W2-2 (phone 215-751-8169) for information on meeting with an Allied
Health Counselor and for group session times.
What if I take classes at a
Regional Center?
Allied
Health Counselors are located at the Main Campus. To apply for Nursing and Diagnostic Medical
Imaging, it is preferred that you attend a Main Campus petition session. You can get information about applying to
Allied Health programs from counselors at the Regional Centers, and may be able
to submit your application for programs other than Nursing and DMI.
What if I already have a
bachelor’s degree?
DMI
and Nursing may waive the Allied Health test requirement for holders of
bachelor’s degrees, but all other criteria for admission are the same.
When do I apply?
The
application period for all of the programs begins on October 1 each year. Nursing and DMI have application
deadlines. Other programs take
applications until the seats are filled.
It is recommended that you apply early.
How do I get an appointment
for the Allied Health test?
Only
Nursing and DMI require the test. When
you petition, Admissions will schedule your test appointment.
What are the entrance
requirements?
Each
program has its own set of entrance requirements, which may include high school or
college biology, chemistry and math, within the last ten years, and English
101 readiness. You can learn about each
program’s entrance requirements in the college catalog, on the college’s
website, or by talking to a counselor or advisor.
What else do I need to do?
All
of the programs require that you provide a high school transcript and/or a high
school diploma or evidence of completion of a GED. If you attended other colleges or
universities, you will need to send those transcripts as well. Once accepted to a program, you will need to
provide additional information, which may
include physical/dental exams, criminal background check and child abuse
clearance, interview with program, CPR certification, health insurance, etc.
What if I attended high
school/college in another country?
You will need to provide evaluation of your school documents from World Education Services (get information on-line at www.wes.org).
I heard there is a long
waiting list for Nursing (or other programs).
There
really isn’t a waiting list. Admissions
decisions are made each year on every applicant. If you are not accepted, you have the option
of reapplying the following year.
However, admission is highly selective and there is no guarantee of
admission. For some programs, we receive
a large number of applications.
Counselors can provide information on other schools that offer your
program of study if you wish to increase your options.
Can I get advanced placement
in Nursing because of my previous health care training?
LPN’s,
corpsmen and medics, and students who have successfully completed one year of
clinical Nursing at another school may test for advanced placement in
Nursing. Contact an Allied Health
counselor for details.
Judy
Davidson
Carmen
Colón
Allied
Health Counselors
January
2005