How to Apply

The following criteria will be evaluated for each applicant. Preference points will be added for each criteria as listed
below; a maximum of 25 preference points may be possible.

1. ACT or SAT composite score equivalent
   
   

   ACT Score	Preference Points
   30-36 25-29 23-24 21-22 20 or less	5 4 3 2 0

 
2. Cumulative GPA (includes all 100 level or above college credits)
   
   

   Cumulative GPA	Preference Points
   3.75-4.00 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.75-2.99 2.50-2.74 < 2.50	6 5 4 3 2 1 0

 
3. Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences Courses
   
   Preference points (pts) will be applied for grades in these courses as follows: A – 3 pts, B – 2 pts, C – 1 pt
   
   Preferred courses that can earn these points are:
   • BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
   • BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
   • PHY 171 Applied Physics
 
4. Allied Health Program preference
   
   Preference may be given to applicants who have graduated or are in their final semester of a two-year accredited Allied Health program or have the minimum of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a clinically related field.
   
   Graduate applicant transcript must show the degree awarded (Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science). Five (5) preference points added.
   
   Pending graduate applicant additionally must submit a signed letter from their Program Director/Coordinator documenting the students date of completion or graduation. Three (3) preference points added.
   
   *Applicants in this category must submit the required documentation in order to receive preference points.

(Note: in the event of a tie, the cumulative GPA will be used for selection)
NOTE: Selective admission criteria are subject to change each Fall.