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Program Calendar
                 2020 Fall Semester                            2021 Spring Semester
                 Class Begins           July 06                Class Begins            January 04
                 Labor Day              September 7            Spring Break            March 22-26
                 Fall Break             September 21-25        Memorial Day            May 31
                 Thanksgiving Break     November 26 & 27       Spring Semester Ends    June 11
                 Fall Semester Ends     December 11            Commencement            June 14

               Application Deadline
               In accordance with the entry registration date, the Selection Committee must complete its work prior to
               arrival of the class. In order to facilitate selection of the incoming new class and its entry registration, a
               preferred application final date of March 1st has been established. The application process must be
               completed by March 15th.  However, selection of qualified applicants may continue past posted deadlines
               until the respective class has reached its maximum capacity.

               Application Preferences and Requirements
               Preferences:
                         Successful completion of all prerequisite courses
                         ACT composite score of 20 or better
                         Overall college cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better

               This program may limit interviews to the top academically qualified applicants.

               Requirements:
                         An applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED prior to the program start date.
                          Please note that these are minimum requirements and applicants are ranked according to
                          academic criteria.
                         Undergraduates – Must have attained at least 80 semester hours and must enter from an
                          academic affiliate.
                         The university academic advisor must confirm the applicant is eligible for a Baccalaureate
                          degree upon completion of the professional curriculum.
                         Applicants who are not U.S. citizens in addition to requirements published in the Catalog,
                          must have a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550,
                          internet-based score of 80, or a computer-based score of 213.
                         Applicants will interview with a Selection Committee. Selection is a competitive process.
                         Provide evidence of successful completion of all prerequisite courses before entry.

               Application Process Requirements

                   1.  Submission of a completed Application for Admission Form.
                   2.  One (1) official transcript from each educational institution attended.
                   3.  An American College Test (ACT) result. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) may be submitted
                       in lieu of the ACT.  The SAT is evaluated utilizing an ACT/SAT (Critical Reading + Math)
                       concordance scale available on the ACT website.
                   4.  Completed Demographic Data Form (optional).
                   5.  Personal interview with the Selection Committee.
                   6.  Provide additional information as requested by the school.
                   7.  Upon selection, a Criminal Background Check Record (CBCR) will be performed.
                   8.  Provide evidence of successful completion of all prerequisite courses.


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