ADMISSION CRITERIA

General

Admission to HIM for the collegiate student is based on academic achievement in program prerequisite courses, overall cumulative grade-point average (as calculated from all coursework taken at every accredited institution attended), and personal interview.

Knowledge of the profession and personal career goals as related to HIM are important.

A personal interview will be requested once an application has been submitted.  The interview focuses on knowledge of the field, career goals, and communication skills.

Applicants are expected to visit a HIM professional of their choosing in order to develop a better understanding of the profession.  A letter on facility letterhead, signed by a health information administrator verifying your visit, must accompany your application.  Please visit the HIMS Student Tour Schedule webpage for more information. 

Completion of all admission criteria does not assure that the applicant will be selected for admission, since admission is on a space-available basis.

Maximum enrollment is limited to 25 students per year.

First-time degree seekers must complete all General Education Curriculum requirements (GEC) prior to enrollment in the professional program (79-80 hours).

Those selected for admission are the most competitive applicants in relation to all who apply.

The School of Allied Medical Profession's minimum GPA for admission is 2.20; however, the average calculated GPA of the class most recently admitted was 3.40.

Note: All grades from all coursework taken at accredited institutions will be considered in evaluating applicants and computing the overall grade-point average.  Students who have discontinued their college/university enrollment for a period of five years or more may qualify for a recalculation of grade-point for admissions purposes. Contact the School's Student Affairs Office for details.


POST-BACCALAUREATE OPTIONS

Students who have a conferred baccalaureate degree at the time of admission have the option of completing a Certificate of Study or a second baccalaureate degree. Certificate students must complete all program prerequisites and requirements. Second degree students must also complete all GEC requirements.