Admission Policies

   The selection process for admission to programs in nursing and allied health is based on a review of applicants´ personal and academic records. Applicants for admission are considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or marital status.

   Undergraduate applications   are reviewed on a competetive and selective basis. All application materials must bt received by the admission deadline dates to be considered for admission.

Admission Deadline

ASN, BSN-UD, RN to BSN, & MSN programs

FALL:           January 15, May 15

SPRING:       May 15, October 15

BSN-Accelerated Priority Deadline

January 15th

Application materials submitted after the priority
deadline will be considered on a space available basis.

Undergraduate Admission Procedure

1. Submit a completed application form with a $25 fee.
2. Request that official transcripts from high school and all colleges attended to be sent to the Office of Admissions. Students who have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or who graduated from high school more than 10 years ago are not required to submit high school transcripts. However, if the applicant desires to have high school science and math courses evaluated for prerequisite course work, an official high school transcript must me submitted.
3. Request official ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to the College. The school code for the ACT is 2305; the school code for the SAT is 6329. Students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of acceptable college course work are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores.
4. Submit an official copy of General Education Diploma (GED) scores, if applicable.
5. Submit two reference forms.
6. Contact Admissions for additional information. 314.454.7057 or complete the Inquiry Form

Undergraduate Admission Criteria

The following criteria are considered when reviewing all undergraduate applications for admission:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of the GED.
2. A cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from high school or any regionally accredited institution of higher education.
3. A minimum ACT composite score of 21 or SAT combined verbal and math score of 1,000 or an equivalent score on the School and College Abilities Test (SCAT), which is administered at the College free of charge to the applicant. (Excludes applicants with a minimum of 24 credit hours of college-level course work or with previous college degrees.)
4. Two references   from teachers, counselors, or employers.
5. Successfully complete the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) *  with a score above the national average passing rate.
6. Additional credentials may be requested by the Admissions Committee after an initial review of the applicant's file.

NOTE:

See also Specific Program Admission Requirements.

NOTE:

Admission status cannot be determined until complete credentials are on file. All credentials received become the property of the College. Failure to complete all spaces on the form or giving incorrect information concerning previous enrollment at other colleges or universities will void your admission to the College.

Unclassified Student Status

A temporary or visiting student may register for selected undergraduate or graduate courses in "unclassifed" student status after the following criteria have been met:

• completion of specific sections of the application form
  AND
  
• payment of the $25 application fee.

NOTES:

1. Unclassified students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid funds.
2. Unclassified students may not enroll in any course with a clinical practium.
3. Unclassified students may enroll for a maximum of 9 credit hours only.
4. Students in "unclassified" status may be dismissed from the College without review or right of appeal.
5. Unclassified students must successfully complete the program admission process if they plan to pursue a degree.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit for course work completed at other regionally accredited academic institutions (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) is granted under the following conditions:

1. The courses are equivalent to courses offered by Jewish Hospital College
   OR
   are equivalent to general education and science courses offered by University College at Washington University.
   AND
   
2. The student has earned a grade of "C" or better in each graduate course.

Credit by Competency Examination

Students with appropriate experience may be permitted to take competency exams for which comparable college credit has not been previously. Examination credit cannot be used for residency purposes. Satisfactory scores on competency examinations must be on file with the Registration Center prior to the beginning of the student's final semester. Information on CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is available at (609)' 771-7865 and the College Registration Center; information on the Excelsior College Examination Program (Regents College Examinations) is available by phoning (888) 647-2388, on-line, or at the College Registration Center. The NLN Mobility Profile Achievement Tests are available at the Office of Student and Support Services.