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Here's the checklist before you apply to our online B.S. in Health Studies
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission
process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the B.S. in Health Studies
online program. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the
admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
Admission Requirements:
Online application
Official transcripts
2.5 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to be admitted to the B.S. in Health Sciences degree:
If you have successfully completed an associate of applied science degree in an allied health-related field (PTA, OTA, MLT, Paramedic), you would be admitted to the Professional track if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on previous college coursework.
Note: If enrolled in your graduating semester of an associate degree program, you may be conditionally accepted to the Professional track and would be able to take courses for one semester while completing your associate degree. Proof of pending graduation required.
If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours but do not have an associate degree, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on previous college coursework
If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
Submit all official college transcripts.
Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online P.O. Box 2520 State University, AR 72467
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