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

Intended Health Science Program:

Programming Begins

Fall 2021

Spring 2021

Summer 2021

*Application Deadline: March 1, 2021

*Application Deadline: September 1, 2020

*Application Deadline: March 1, 2021

*Application Deadline: April 1, 2021
or until class is full.

*Application Deadline: April 1, 2021

*Application Deadline: February 1, 2021

Admission Requirements

If you have **less** than 20 college credit hours:
Submit high school transcript/GED certificate
Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in high school or college credit
Achieve a minimum composite ACT score of 22 with an 18 or above in all four areas of concentration

If you have more than 20 college credit hours:
Submit high school and college transcripts
Have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher
Achieve an SSU English Placement score or transfer credit equivalent in ENGL 1101 and an SSU Math Placement score or transfer credit in MATH 1010

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 time off for work or time from clinical 24 hours prior to an assigned clinical time during the obstetrical rotation.
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.

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.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Medical Laboratory Technology program has made the decision that students are not required to complete observation hours.

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
ACT Score of "18" in Science Reasoning
If you are a current SSU student, you do not need to re-submit high school transcripts or previous college credit

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Dental Hygiene program has made the decision to remove the requirement for observation hours. However, it should be noted that the Dental Hygiene program recommends students obtain as many observation hours as possible for personal experience

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
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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Occupational Therapy program has made the decision to waive the requirement that students must complete observation hours.

BSN

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 time off for work or time from clinical 24 hours prior to an assigned clinical time during the obstetrical rotation.
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.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Nursing program has made the decision that students are notrequired to complete observation hours.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Medical Laboratory Technology program has made the decision to remove the need for observation hours.

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.

Physical Therapy Assistant Appendix (PDF)

Admission Requirements

Apply for admission into Shawnee State University (SSU)
Determine eligibility for admission into the PTA program *See eligibility criteria listed on PTA web page and appendix section 3 (page 14)
Complete and sign affidavit statement as indicated (page 2) *See appendix section 4 (page 14) for explanation and instructions.
Complete appropriate worksheet for overall GPA calculation (page 3 or 4) * See appendix section 6 (page 15) for explanation and instructions.
Complete appropriate worksheet for Math & Science GPA calculation (page 5 or 6) *See appendix section 7 (page 16) for explanation and instructions.
*OPTIONAL* 40 hours of job shadowing in a minimum of 2 different settings with licensed PT or PTA with 2 completed evaluation sheets.
1. Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the PTA program has made the decision to remove the requirement for observation hours this spring. However, it should be noted that SSU will continue to award points for students that are able to obtain observation hours (up to the 40 hours that are typically required).

If you have **less** than 24 college credit hours:
Cumulative High School or College GPA	2.66
ACT Score (within the last 10 years)	Composite of 18
Math and Science GPA	2.66

If you have **more** than 24 college credit hours:
Cumulative College GPA	2.66
ACT Score (within last 10 years)	Composite of 18
Math and Science GPA	2.66

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

COLLEGE GPA CALCULATOR

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Name of College/University Year(s) attended Credit Hours Note: Credit hours should be converted to semester credit hours by using a 2/3 conversion factor Number of Quality Points Transcript Overall GPA at Institution (divide quality point by credit hours)**

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HIGH SCHOOL MATH and SCIENCE GPA CALCULATOR

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Name of Course Year Completed Grade Earned (letter or percentage) Quality Points for Letter Grade (see BELOW) Credit Hours *Calculated Quality points (Quality Points for Letter Grade X Credit Hours)

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COLLEGE MATH and SCIENCE GPA CALCULATOR

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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.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Radiologic Technology program has made the decision to waive the requirement for observation hours. However, it should be noted that the Radiologic Technology program recommends students obtain as many observation hours as possible. Students will not be eliminated from eligibility if they are unable to obtain any observation hours.

Minimum 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.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions impact on healthcare facilities reducing opportunities for student applicants to complete observation hours, the Respiratory Therapy program has made the decision to remove the requirement for observation hours. However, it should be noted that the Respiratory Therapy program recommends students obtain as many observation hours as possible. Students will not be eliminated from eligibility if they are unable to obtain any observation hours.

Are you reapplying to the specific program selected above?

Yes

Preferred/Chosen Name

First Name

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name

SSU Student ID Number (if applicable)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Cell Phone Number

Home Phone Number

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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Institution(s)
What Institution(s)?

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Document Upload

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

Upload your Shadowing Form(s) here (if available)

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:

If you are a LPN, please list your 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 the program

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.

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.