Many programs require different or additional requirements as outlined below. Students should speak to an Admissions Counselor or to a Program Director prior to registration to ensure they understand the academic requirements and technical standards required for advancement in the program of their choice.
Program Specific Requirements
Applicants are reviewed holistically where experience, academic metrics, and personal attributes are all considered in the admission review process in addition to the following:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Certificate
Baccalaureate or associate degree with a 3.0 CGPA from a patient facing Allied Health/Life Sciences program (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography).
Echocardiography – Certificate
Baccalaureate or associate degree with a 3.0 CGPA from a patient facing Allied Health/Life Sciences program (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography).
Healthcare Informatics – Certificate
High school or college Biology with a minimum “C” earned grade.
High school or college Algebra with a minimum “C” earned grade.
Healthcare Informatics A.A.S. and B.S.
High school diploma with an 80% minimum CGPA
*High school or college Biology with a minimum “C” earned grade.
*High school or college Algebra with a minimum “C” earned grade.
* Lacking one or both of the Biology and Algebra courses does not prohibit acceptance into the program. However, college equivalent course(s) must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 prior to the start of the first semester or within the first semester of study.
Healthcare Management – B.P.S.
The program is designed as the Upper Division portion of a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must hold an Associate’s Degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited institution. Allied health disciplines are defined as those listed in the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions web site (See http://www.asahp.org/what-is). Applicants who have graduated from a program that is not accredited, but is approved and registered with the US Department of Education, are also eligible for admission.
Applicants must have completed 60 or more credit hours in their prior Associate’s degree program.
Applicants must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in their prior program and must have earned a minimum grade of “C” in all healthcare-related courses. Applicants who have a GPA below 2.50 may be considered for the BPS in Healthcare Management program if they can demonstrate extensive post-degree clinical experience in their Associate’s major or if they can provide information of extenuating circumstances which may have temporarily hampered their ability to maintain the 2.50 GPA.
Massage Therapy - Certificate & A.A.S.
High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”.
Current and transfer students must have a minimum final semester average of 2.0 with minimum grades of “C” in laboratory sciences.
Medical Assistant - Certificate & A.A.S.
High school or college Natural Science with a minimum earned grade of “C”.
Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average with minimum grades of “C” in all laboratory science courses.
Nursing Application Deadlines for Nursing Programs
Fall: March 1st
Spring and Summer: November 1st
Nursing program applications will continue to be reviewed until all seats are filled.
Admission to the nursing program is based on academic metrics and HESI Admissions Assessment scores.
Nursing – A.A.S. (Fall 2023)
High school diploma with an 85% minimum cumulative Grade Point Average or 2750 minimum GED score.
High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”
Current and transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with minimum grades of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.
Successful placement on the HESI A2 entrance exam with a composite and category score of 75%.
Students must have successfully completed college level Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab with a minimum grade of “C”.
Nursing – A.A.S. (Spring 2024)
High school diploma with an 85% minimum cumulative Grade Point Average or 2750 minimum GED score.
High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”
Current and transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with minimum grades of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.
Successful placement on the HESI A2 entrance exam with a composite and category score of 75%.
Nursing – B.S.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and a minimum grade of “C” in all nursing courses.
Applicants who have graduated from a non-accredited nursing program, but is approved and registered with the New York State Education Department, are also eligible for admission.
Applicants who have a CGPA below 2.50 may be considered for the Baccalaureate in Nursing Program if they have extensive clinical experiences or extenuating circumstances.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all Colleges and/or universities attended and current nursing license if applicable.
Graduates from an Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program who have not yet obtained their nursing license may be admitted to the program and allowed to take only courses offered in the first semester. Students may not progress until proof of licensure has been provided.
Practical Nursing Certificate
High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500
Successful placement on the HESI A2 entrance exam with a composite and category score of 73%.
High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”
Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 college-level Cumulative Grade Point Average with minimum grades of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.
Radiologic Technology – A.A.S.
Students are encouraged to meet with an admissions counselor or Program Director prior to registration to ensure they understand the academic requirements.
High school diploma with a 85% minimum CGPA or 2750 minimum GED score.
High school or college Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with a minimum grade of “C”.
Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average with minimum grades of “C” in all courses.
Students must be at least 18 years old by the first day of classes.
Surgical Technology A.A.S.
Acceptance into the program is based on clinical space availability and successful completion of all prerequisites.
High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”
High school diploma with a 85% minimum CGPA or 2750 minimum GED score
Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average with minimum grades of “C” in all courses.