How to Apply
Applicants for M.S. Degree, M.P.H. degree, and Certificate Programs
Ready to apply? Start by downloading a catalog to help you decide on a course of study. You can apply online, or download a paper application.
If you are applying for admission to the Speech-Language Pathology, and the Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy Management programs, click on the appropriate links above. For the Physical Therapy program, click on the link for admissions requirements. The application for the Physical Therapy program is available through a centralized application system (PTCAS).
Matriculated Students
If you wish to pursue a degree from the School of Health Sciences and Practice, you must enroll as a matriculated student. An undergraduate average of at least 3.0 is required for those beginning studies as matriculated students. However, the admissions decision is based on several factors, including past academic performance (undergraduate and graduate, if any), along with the applicant’s personal statement, recommendations, work experience, community involvement, and school extracurricular activities. (GRE scores are required only for the Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and DrPH in Health Policy Management programs).
Prospective students whose native language is not English must also submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores. Click here for brochure of admissions requirements for international students requiring an I-20 form.
Non-Matriculated Students
Applicants (non-international) with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may, at the discretion of the Admissions Review Committee, be accepted as non-matriculated (non-degree) students. Upon completion of 9 credits with a grade point average of 3.0 (grades of B) or higher, their status may then be reviewed for matriculation. Students who wish to have their status changed at this point, must submit a Personal Statement and complete a Change of Status form (available from the Admissions Office) and indicate the program and degree of choice. Courses taken as a non-matriculated student are applied to the degree. Students should consult with the department chair or program director prior to matriculation to obtain advice about course selection.
- Students who required additional academic preparation for matriculation
may be required to take additional credits.
Students who choose to begin their studies as non-matriculated students may take up to nine (9) credits, and must then apply for matriculation. All credits taken will be applied to the degree program chosen. Students enrolled in graduate programs at other institutions may also enroll as non-matriculated students. See Requirements for Non-Matriculated Students.
Certificate Programs
Applicants to credit-bearing certificate programs are accepted as non-matriculated students, and remain in this status for the duration of the program, even if the total number of credits exceeds nine. See Requirements.