ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

The program-specific admission requirements and procedures are detailed in the catalog under the specific school(s).

General Admission Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degrees, each applicant must have:

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all the college coursework from U.S. accredited schools.
  • At least a High School Diploma or:
  • A GED certificate.
  • A certificate or other official completion documentation demonstrating that the student has passed a state authorized examination (such as the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or, in California, the California High School Proficiency Exam) that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma (certificates of attendance and/or completion are not included in this qualifying category); an associate’s degree.
  • Successful completion of at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours that does not result in the awarding of an associate’s degree, but that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree at any institution nationally or regionally accredited.
  • Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program where at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours have been successfully completed, including credit hours transferred into the bachelor’s degree program.
  • A 500-word personal statement which explains the applicant’s professional goals in the target field and why the applicant will be an asset to AUHS and the community.
  • Official transcripts (sealed) from all schools that the applicant has attended.
  • A resume that itemizes the applicant’s volunteer experience in the related field, and/or any community services that demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
  • Two (2) sealed recommendations on the AUHS letter of recommendation forms, preferably from a science teacher or a healthcare provider that knows the applicant well.
  • Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) results to demonstrate English competency (For foreign applicants only). The minimum TOEFL score is 213 on the CBT (Computer Based Test) or 80 on the IBT (Internet Based Test), with 24 on speaking section. For TOEFL information, please visit https://www.ets.org/toefl. AUHS code is 4262.
  • Completion of formal interviews.
  • Appropriate English and Math levels by taking Proficiency Assessment Exams (Accuplacer Tests or The Essential Academic Skills Test, TEAS [For matriculating students to the undergraduate program only]).