Health Science Application

Apply to a selective health science program using the form below. Applications on this page are for programs in the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences.

In order to be considered for one of our Selective Health Science programs, you must apply and be accepted to the university or already be enrolled in classes at SSU if you are not an incoming freshman. If you have not already, make sure to submit an undergraduate application.

Intended Health Science Program:

Program Begins

Autumn 2025

Spring 2025

Summer 2025

If you had to choose a secondary program, what would it be? (this is for data purposes only)

*Summer Application Deadline: February 1

*Spring Application Deadline: September 1

*Fall Application Deadline: March 1

*Fall Application Deadline: April 1

Admission Requirements

LPN-ADN Program Admission Requirements

Official high school or GED test score transcript (along with partial high school transcript), and official transcripts from all colleges attended

Official transcript from LPN Program

Achieve an SSU English Placement score or transfer credit equivalent in ENGL 1101 or 1201 and an SSU Math Placement score or transfer credit equivalent in STAT 1150 or 1150A

Grade C or greater in AHNR 1197, BIOL 1130, and PSYC 1101

Possess a valid, active, non-restricted LPN license

I understand that if admitted to the Nursing program, I will be responsible for:

Caring for clients of all ages, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Traveling to a clinical site up to 75 miles away from campus and arriving at designated clinical time.
Securing a reliable source of transportation.
Devoting up to 12 hours a day to my education, including reading, group study, and clinical preparation.
Spending up to 20-30 hours a week in classroom, lab, or hospital setting.
Scheduling a minimum of 12 hours between Mother/Baby clinical and other clinical assignments.
Providing Federal and State Background Checks, a urine drug screen, proof of flu immunization, and any other documentation needed to comply with clinical site’s policies and procedures and meet clinical affiliation requirements.
Providing a completed SSU Confidential Physical form prior to first day of class, maintaining required current immunizations as requested, and proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR.
I understand that a felony conviction on my record may disqualify me as a candidate for licensure as a registered nurse. Certain felonies restrict clinical site placement. Clinical attendance is a requirement of the program and failure to meet those requirements could lead a student to unsuccessful completion of the program.

For individuals with experience in the armed forces of the United States, or in the National Guard or in a reserve component, the SSU Department of Nursing will:

Review the individual's military education and skills training;
Determine whether any of the military education or skills training is substantially equivalent to the curriculum established in Chapter 4723-5 of the Administrative code;
Award credit to the individual for any substantially equivalent military education or skills training.

International students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84, with a minimum English-speaking score of 26 to be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements

If you apply with less than 20 hours of semester college credit:

Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript.
A GPA of 2.5 or higher in high school and college credit.
A minimum composite ACT score of 22 with an 18 or above in all other sections of the ACT or a minimum composite SAT score of 1100.

Note: Students who have met the above minimum requirements with an overall ACT score of 24 or better are eligible for automatic acceptance into the associate degree nursing program provided they meet the deadline for application.

If you apply with 20+hours of semester college credit:

Official high school or GED test score transcript (along with partial high school transcript), and official transcripts from all colleges attended.
A cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale from all college and universities attended.
15 of the 20 college credits must be required non-nursing courses with a minimum of 8 of the credit hours in the required science courses (CHEM 1121, BIOL 1130, BIOL 1131, or BIOL 3750)
- Note: Students may repeat any required science course only one time to achieve a grade of “C” or better. Science courses must be taken within 5 years of application to be considered during admission process.

I understand that if admitted to the Nursing program, I will be responsible for:

Caring for clients of all ages, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Traveling to a clinical site up to 75 miles away from campus and arriving at designated clinical time.
Securing a reliable source of transportation.
Devoting up to 12 hours a day to my education, including reading, group study, and clinical preparation.
Spending up to 20-30 hours a week in classroom, lab, or hospital setting.
Scheduling a minimum of 12 hours between Mother/Baby clinical and other clinical assignments.
Providing Federal and State Background Checks, a urine drug screen, proof of flu immunization, and any other documentation needed to comply with clinical site’s policies and procedures and meet clinical affiliation requirements.
Providing a completed SSU Confidential Physical form prior to first day of class, maintaining required current immunizations as requested, and proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR.
I understand that a felony conviction on my record may disqualify me as a candidate for licensure as a registered nurse. Certain felonies restrict clinical site placement. Clinical attendance is a requirement of the program and failure to meet those requirements could lead a student to unsuccessful completion of the program.

For individuals with experience in the armed forces of the United States, or in the National Guard or in a reserve component, the SSU Department of Nursing will:

Review the individual's military education and skills training;
Determine whether any of the military education or skills training is substantially equivalent to the curriculum established in Chapter 4723-5 of the Administrative code;
Award credit to the individual for any substantially equivalent military education or skills training.

International students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84, with a minimum English-speaking score of 26 to be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program, the following items must be received in the Admissions Office by March 1:

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript
Official College Transcripts
Proof of Algebra, Biology and Chemistry with grades of "C+" or above in each course
GPA of 2.5 on College or High School transcript
Minimum ACT composite score of 18 and 18 in Scientific Reasoning
Student Observation Form (Job shadowing is required *12 hours of observation in two different settings*)
If you are a current SSU student, you do not need to re-submit high school transcripts or previous college credit

Admission Requirements

The following items must be received in the SSU Admissions Office by April 1st:

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript
Algebra, biology, and chemistry courses must be taken within last 5 years to application
Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
Completed OTA Program Autobiography Form
Minimum 20 hours of observation with a licensed COTA or OTR; form is linked HERE
Admitted students are required to attend OTA orientation

If you have **less** than 20 college credit hours:
Cumulative high school or college GPA in algebra, biology, and chemistry	2.75 "C" or higher in all courses
ACT Score	Composite of 18

If you have more than 20 college credit hours:
Cumulative high school or college GPA in algebra, biology, and chemistry	2.75 "C" or higher in all courses
ACT Score	Waived

Admission Requirements

Admission is determined on a competitive basis. The total number of students admitted to the program is based upon available facilities and faculty. Qualified applicants are admitted to the associate degree in nursing program biannually* (see criteria for admission below).

Students with an overall ACT score of 24 or better and no category below 18 are eligible for automatic acceptance into the bachelor degree nursing program provided they meet all minimum program requirements and apply before the application deadline.

If you have **less** than 20 college credit hours:
Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript
ACT composite score of 22 or higher
High School grades of a "C" or higher in all courses

If you have more than 20 college credit hours:
*15 of the 20 college credits must be required non-nursing courses with a minimum of 8 of the credit hours in the required science courses.
A college GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) at the end of the semester in which application is made
ACT score requirement is waived
A grade of "C" or higher in all pre-nursing course work, which includes the first two semesters and the summer session of the pre-nursing program

I understand that if admitted to the Nursing program, I will be responsible for:

Caring for clients of all ages, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Traveling to a clinical site up to 75 miles away from campus and arriving at designated clinical time.
Securing a reliable source of transportation.
Devoting up to 12 hours a day to my education, including reading, group study, and clinical preparation.
Spending up to 20-30 hours a week in classroom, lab, or hospital setting.
Scheduling a minimum of 12 hours between Mother/Baby clinical and other clinical assignments.
Providing Federal and State Background Checks, a 5-panel quick drug screen, proof of flu immunization, and any other documentation needed to comply with clinical site’s policies and procedures and meet clinical affiliation requirements.
Providing a completed SSU Confidential Physical form prior to first day of class, maintaining required current immunizations as requested, and proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR.
I understand that a felony conviction on my record may disqualify me as a candidate for licensure as a registered nurse. Certain felonies restrict clinical site placement. Clinical attendance is a requirement of the program and failure to meet those requirements could lead a student to unsuccessful completion of the program.

Admission Requirements

A grade of C or better in high school chemistry, algebra, and biology or its university equivalent or higher.
ACT score of '18' or better in Science Reasoning. Exceptions may be made if the student has already demonstrated successful completion of required chemistry and/or biology classes.) Note: The ACT can be taken more than one time and many students improve their scores by taking college courses in biology and chemistry.
Apply to Shawnee State University.
Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program by completing this Health Science application.

Program deadline for first consideration is April 1. Those applicants completing the above requirements by April 1 have first consideration for admission to the program for the Fall, however, applicants are admitted to the program throughout the Summer on a space available basis. When minimum requirements are met and there is no space available, students will be listed as alternates.

Alternates are permitted to register for all of the courses in Medical Laboratory curriculum for fall semester. When vacancies occur, alternates in good standing will be granted full admission to the program. Although there is no guarantee there will be an opening, in past years many have gained access to the program in this manner.

Admission Requirements

Apply to Shawnee State University (if you haven't already)
Complete this Health Science Program Application
Students enrolled within the PTA Program must be at least 18 years of age (State of Ohio requirement as of January 2020)
Submit official transcripts from high school, previous colleges, and universities.
Possess an overall GPA of 2.66
- For students applying with less than 24 college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using high school transcripts
- For students applying with 24 or more college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using college transcripts
Possess a science/math GPA of 2.66.
- For students applying with less than 24 college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using high school transcripts
- For students applying with 24 or more college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using college transcripts
Minimum composite score on ACT of 18, or equivalent SAT. The ACT requirement will be waived for those applicants with a confirmed bachelor's degree at time of the application
Perform 40 hours of job shadowing in a minimum of two different PT settings with a licensed PT or PTA (20 hours in each setting).
- Submit at least 2 completed evaluations from licensed PT/PTA confirming job shadowing: Observation Hours Evaluation Form (PDF)

Contact Jenny Lawson, Selective Admissions Specialist at jlawson2@shawnee.edu or (740) 351-3187 for more information.

Do you have any college credit(s)?

Yes

How many college credits will you have before April 1st of the year of this application?

More than 24 college credit hours

Less than 24 college credit hours

What is the highest degree you have completed?

Some College Completed

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Please list ALL Universities you have attended

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Have you sent Official Transcripts from the above listed College(s) to Shawnee State University?

Yes

Make sure your previous college/university sends Shawnee State University an official copy of your transcript directly from their Registrar office to us.

Did you have a GPA above 2.66 in college or high school?

Yes

What is your highest composite ACT score?

After submitting your application, you will receive an update from the PTA department before the application deadline explaining your standing.

Admission Requirements

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript
Official College Transcripts
Proof of Algebra and Biology courses with grades of “C” or higher
ACT Score with “18” in Science Reasoning

Please note that meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration does not guarantee admittance into the Radiologic Technology Program. All candidates meeting the minimum criteria for admission are subsequently ranked and only a selected number are admitted due to clinical site limitations. In most years the number of applicants meeting the minimum criteria far exceeds the number of seats available. As a result, the qualifications of those students admitted are much higher than the minimum requirements for admission consideration.

See attached Shadow Forms Here on pages 6 & 7

Admission Requirements

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript, Official GED Score Transcript, or Partial H.S. Transcript
Official College Transcripts, if applicable
Proof of Algebra, Biology and Chemistry with "C" or above
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
ACT score with "18" in Science Reasoning and comprehensive scores Overall GPA of 2.0 or greater

Please note that meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration does not guarantee admittance into the Respiratory Therapy Program. All candidates meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration are subsequently ranked and only a selected number are admitted due to clinical site limitations. In most years the number of applicants meeting the minimum criteria far exceeds the numbers of seats available. As a result, the qualifications of those students admitted are much higher than the minimum requirements for admission consideration.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess an EMT-Basic credential to be considered for admission into the EMT / Paramedic Associate’s Degree program.

EMT Credential Upload

Please attach your EMT-Basic Certificate to the application below.

Are you reapplying to the specific program selected above?

Yes

Biographical Information

Preferred/Chosen Name

First Name

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name

SSU Student ID Number (leave blank if you do not know it)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Cell Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Email Address (Do not use a high school email address)

Attendance Status of SSU

I have previously attended Shawnee State University

I am currently attending Shawnee State University

I will be enrolling at Shawnee State University for the first time

Last term attended:

Transferring credit hours from another University or College?

Yes

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What Institution(s)?

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Autobiographical Information

In the space below please type an account of:

1. Your non-working experiences and activities (include community service):

2. Work experiences including dates (starting with most recent employment):

3. Work or voluntary experiences you have had in a healthcare setting that you have not listed above (include job shadowing):

4. Reasons for selecting the Radiologic Technology Program as a career at Shawnee State University:

4. Reasons for selecting the Respiratory Therapy Program as a career at Shawnee State University:

List State of LPN Licensure and LPN License Number:

Autobiographical Information

In the space below please respond to the following eight items:

1. Describe, in your own words, how occupational therapy helps people.

2. Work experiences – including dates (list current or most recent work first).

3. Special interests & hobbies.

4. Experiences from which you receive the greatest amount of satisfaction.

5. Responsibilities for self and/or others.

7. Reasons for selecting Shawnee State University.

8. Your aspirations and future plans.

Have you applied to the PTA program at SSU prior to this year:

Yes

Which year(s)?

Do you intend to use the same observation forms that were submitted during previous application packets. (i.e. observation hours are permitted to carry forward from year to year without repeating the experience if desired):

Yes

*Applicants are notified of acceptance or denial 4-6 weeks after the application deadline by letter in an e-mail sent from the program using their "@shawnee.edu" email address.

Material Upload

Please complete the attached form and upload: PTA Shadowing Form (PDF)

Student Shadow Form Upload

Upload your Student Shadowing forms here, you can upload multiple files.

Transcript Upload

If you have it, please upload a copy of your transcript here. *please, do not upload any document other than a transcript here*

Signature

I certify that the statements included in this application are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Any falsification of information may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal. The following signature also serves as a recognition of any above forms or affidavit forms.

In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:

*Shawnee State University does not discriminate in admission, access or treatment in programs and activities or employment policies or practices on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or qualified handicap.