Admissions (Policy AD-1, AD-2, and AD-11)

Director of Enrollment & Advising

Jennifer Wilson

Enrollment and Advising Office
101 South 42nd Street  Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.3100
[email protected]

Admission (Policy AD-1)

Clarkson College is selective and meeting all criteria for admission does not guarantee admission. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to national or ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, creed, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs. The institution does not otherwise engage in aggressive or deceptive recruitment and/or enrollment tactics or conduct, such as may be defined and prohibited by federal regulations.

English Proficiency

Required of all applicants. Student must meet one of the following:

  • Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (minimum of 80 total score on the TOEFL iBT, or minimum of 550 total score on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT)).
  • Official IELTS (The International English Language Testing System) total score of 7
  • ACT English score of 20 or higher
  • Graduation from an accredited US high school or equivalent (GED)
  • Associate or higher-level degree from an accredited US college or university
  • An active, unencumbered United States LPN, RN, PTA, or ARRT license. Additional licensures can be evaluated on an as-needed basis.

Procedure:

Undergraduate Degree-Seeking

Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:

  • 2.5 Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Proof of graduation from an accredited US high school or equivalent

Undergraduate Application Materials Required for Degree-Seeking Students:

  • Undergraduate Application for Admission and application fee.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from high school and all post-secondary institutions attended or are currently attending. Post-secondary institutions include colleges and universities, professional, technical, and business schools regardless of whether credit was earned. Transcripts from all institutions outside the US must be official, translated through a third-party translation service, and credentialed. If a student holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited post-secondary institution, the high school transcript may be waived.

Additional admission requirements:

  • Students who have completed the GED are reviewed with a score of 500 or above on each of the five (5) GED tests.
  • Students who have been home-schooled must provide a copy of the letter from the state that confirms that the supervisor of their home-school education has filed with the Department of Education regarding the home-schooling of the student in addition to a copy of their home-school transcript.
  • All transcripts from high school and post-secondary institutions will be evaluated to calculate credit hours, quality points, and GPAs.
  • International Nurse Applicants are also required to submit documentation of the successful achievement of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) qualifying examination.

Additional admission requirements for the following programs:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    • 2.5 Cumulative GPA for math and science courses (AS and BS)
    • Program-specific questions/essay (AS degree)
    • Applicants must have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited program prior to starting the BS PTA program (BS degree).
  • Radiography
    • 2.5 Cumulative GPA for math and science course
    • Radiography program-specific application packet.
    • Program-specific questions/essay.
  • Medical Imaging
    • Copy of current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) card.
  • Traditional BSN
    • 2.5 Cumulative GPA for math and science courses
    • BSN program-specific application packet
    • Program-specific questions/essay.
  • LPN-BSN
    • 2.5 Cumulative GPA for math and science courses
    • BSN program-specific application packet
    • A current unencumbered LPN license in the US, its territories, or its protectorates. The license must be effective in the state where clinical experiences will occur.
    • Program-specific questions/essay.
  • RN–BSN
    • 2.5 Cumulative GPA for math and science courses
    • A current unencumbered state RN license (and APRN license, if applicable) in the US, its territories, or its protectorates. The license must be effective in the state where clinical or residency experiences will occur.
    • Program-specific questions/essay.

Graduate Degree-Seeking:

Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:

  • 3.0 Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

Graduate Application Materials Required for Degree-Seeking Students:

  • Graduate Application for Admission and application fee.
  • Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended or currently attending. Post-secondary institutions include colleges and universities, professional, technical, and business schools, regardless of whether credit was earned. Transcripts from all institutions outside the US must be official, translated to English, and credentialed.
    • MHA options: Baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
    • MSN options: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • BSN to DNP options: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • Post Master’s DNP: Master of Science in Nursing or higher from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • EdD options: Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
  • Complete a typed 2-3-page essay OR program-specific application questions/essay.
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Two professional recommendations using the Graduate Professional Reference Forms

Additional admission requirements for the following programs:

  • Master of Science in Nursing
    • A current unencumbered RN license (and APRN license, if applicable) in the US, its territories, or its protectorates. The license must be effective in the state where clinical or residency experiences will occur.
  • BSN to DNP-Nurse Practitioner
    • A current unencumbered RN license (and APRN license, if applicable) in the US, its territories, or its protectorates. The license must be effective in the state where clinical or residency experiences will occur.
  • Post-Master’s DNP
    • Minimum cumulative college 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale from a master’s degree or higher
    • A current unencumbered RN and APRN license in the US, its territories, or protectorates. Licenses must be effective in the state where clinical or residency experiences will occur. 
    • Prerequisite coursework
      • Graduate-level Statistics (can also be taken within the first year of the program).
  • BSN to DNP-Nurse Anesthesia
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for prerequisite coursework
    • One year of full-time critical care experience or its part-time equivalent
    • A current, unencumbered RN license (and APRN license, if applicable) in the US, its territories, or its protectorates. The license must be effective in the state where clinical experiences will occur.
  • Required Application Materials
    • Clinical Care Coordinator/Shift Supervisor reference
    • Nursing Unit Director/Manager reference
    • Core Performance Standards form
    • Critical Care Skills form
    • Personal Statement
  • Prerequisite coursework
    • Scholarly Writing
    • Graduate-level Statistics
    • Interview: Required, if selected
  • Doctor Education in Healthcare Education and Leadership
    • A formal graduate-level scholarly paper written by the applicant.
  • Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership
    • A formal graduate-level scholarly paper written by the applicant.

Graduate and Undergraduate Certificate Seeking

Admission requirements for the following programs:

  • Health Information Management, Data Analyst, and Community Health Certificates
    • Proof of high school graduation: high school transcript, GED, or transcripts showing college degree.
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Administration
    • 2.5 Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended or currently attending. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions will be evaluated to calculate credit hours, quality points, and GPAs.
  • Medical Imaging Certificates
    • Copy of current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) card.
  • Medical 3D Printing Specialist Certificate
    • Copy of current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) card
    • Six months of experience in CT/MRI/CI/VI or a similar field or concurrently with an MI externship in CT, MR, CI, or VI or a health science professional in an applicable field.
  • Post-Graduate Leadership Certificate
    • Minimum of 3.0 Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended or currently attending. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions will be evaluated to calculate credit hours, quality points, and GPAs.
  • Post-Graduate Healthcare Administration & Graduate Informatics Certificate
    • Minimum of 3.0 Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution for post-master HCA certificate.
    • Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended or currently attending. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions will be evaluated to calculate credit hours, quality points, and GPAs.
    • Current resume or curriculum vitae
    • Two professional recommendations using the Graduate Professional Reference Forms
  • Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
    • Minimum Graduate cumulative college 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
    • Master of Science in Nursing or higher from a regionally accredited institution and from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
    • Official transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions attended or currently attending. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions will be evaluated to calculate credit hours, quality points, and GPAs.
    • A current unencumbered RN license (and APRN license, if applicable) in the US, its territories, or its protectorates. The license must be effective in the state where clinical or residency experiences will occur.
    • Complete a typed 2-3-page essay OR program-specific application questions/essay (EDD/MSN/DNP).
    • Current resume or curriculum vitae
    • Two professional recommendations using the Graduate Professional Reference Forms

Non-Degree Seeking Students and Visiting Students

Undergraduate Coursework

Documented completion or current enrollment in high school.

Graduate Coursework

Documented completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree. 

Conditional Acceptance and Recitation Requirements

Conditional admission status may be granted to applicants who do not meet all the admissions requirements. Students admitted conditionally will be required to comply with the AA-57 Conditional Admitted Status policy.

Admissions Request Form

The Admissions Request Form is the method by which an individual formally seeks answers to questions pertaining to their enrollment or seeks an exception to the admission policy. The form is completed by the Enrollment & Academic Advisor and approved/denied by the Director of Enrollment and Advising. The student will be notified by the Enrollment & Academic Advisor of the results within ten (10) business days.

The form can be used to request a waiver of supplemental admissions materials, including transcripts. Admission materials may be requested to be waived; however, admission requirements, like GPA or a specific licensure cannot be waived.

International Applicants Admission and Requirements (Policy AD-2)

An international student applying for admission and requiring an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) must complete Certification of Financial Responsibility (CFR) paperwork for student accounts prior to an application decision. Students must be admitted one (1) month prior to the start of the term for processing. This form must be completed before the Advising and Registration Day.

Procedure:

Qualifying on-campus international students may be issued an I-20 and will need to provide supporting documentation from a bank or financial institution of the financial sponsor as outlined in the CFR. Clarkson College is not able to issue an I-20 for non-degree courses or programs that are online.

International Transcripts

Regardless of citizenship status, any student with transcripts outside the United States must have those transcripts evaluated and translated to US standards. Official transcripts are required from all educational institutions you have attended or are currently attending. Transcripts from all institutions outside the U.S. must be official, translated into English, and credentialed.

Non-Degree Seeking Students & Visiting Students

Students may wish to enroll in coursework without the intention of earning a degree from Clarkson College. Any person may register for and take courses offered at Clarkson College if that person fulfills the course prerequisites and selected requirements for admission. Proof of English proficiency as outlined for degree-seeking students is required.

Additional requirements include:

For undergraduate coursework: Proof of high school graduation, GED or current enrollment in high school.
For graduate coursework: Documented completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree.

Admission to Clarkson College as a non-degree seeking student does not guarantee later admission into a degree program. Application to a degree-seeking program may be requested at any time. All admission requirements must be met for acceptance.

 

Admissions Request Form

This Admissions Request Form is the method by which an individual formally seeks answers to questions pertaining to their enrollment. This form must be submitted to the Enrollment and Advising office who will convene the appropriate personnel. The requesting party will be notified by the Enrollment and Advising office of the results within 10 business days after the received date.

This form can be used to request waiver of supplemental admissions materials including transcripts. Admission materials may be requested to be waived however admission requirements, like GPA or a specific licensure cannot be waived.

 

Acceptance

Accepted students will receive an official letter of acceptance from Clarkson College along with an Admissions Confirmation form. To accept an offer of admission, the student must complete the Admissions Confirmation form and return it with a non-refundable enrollment fee. This fee reserves a student’s place in the program.

 

Conditional Acceptance and Recitation Requirements (Policy AD-11)

Applicants who do not meet all the admission criteria outlined in the AD-1 Admission policy may be granted Conditional Acceptance Status.

Procedure:

Undergraduate

Students admitted under conditional admitted status will remain conditional for two (2) consecutive semesters. During each semester of conditional status, the following requirements must be met:

  • Students cannot complete more than fifteen (15) credit hours/semester.
  •  Students will be enrolled in the recitation course, as applicable, corresponding to the science
    and program course(s) they are enrolled in.
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average at Clarkson College
  •  While on conditional status, students may only earn one (1) non-passing grade (D, F, WF, or NP)
    in a course. Per the AA-2 Progression Policy, students must retake that course for a grade.

Conditionally accepted students will be placed in a group within the Student Information System. The
Registrar’s Office will track all conditional-status undergraduate students at the end of each semester.
The Program Director and Registrar’s Office will review and determine if they may continue as fully
admitted students. Upon evaluation by the Program Director at the end of the second semester,
students with conditional status may be removed from conditional status. Students who do not meet
the requirements will be dismissed from the program of study.

Graduate

Graduate students admitted under conditional status will remain conditional for two (2) consecutive
semesters and have completed at least six (6) hours of credit. During each semester of conditional
status, the following requirements must be met:

  •  Maintain at least a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average at Clarkson College.
  •  Will not have any of the following end-of-the-semester course grades “C,” “D,” “F,” “WF,” “NP”
    during conditional status.

The Registrar’s Office will track all conditional-status graduate students at the end of each semester. The
Program Director and Registrar’s Office will review and determine if they may continue as fully admitted
students. Upon evaluation by the Program Director at the end of the second semester, students on
conditional status may be removed from conditional status. Students who do not meet the
requirements will be academically dismissed from the program of study (Policy AA-24 Dismissal).

Recitation Status Procedure:

Traditional undergraduate students whose high school cumulative GPA falls below a 3.5 and
undergraduate transfer students whose previous college cumulative GPA falls below a 3.25 will be
required to take recitation courses for courses that offer them.
o Recitation courses are available for PTA 105, RAD 262, RAD 120, RAD 125, BIO, CHM, and PHY
courses.
o Advisors will add these courses to the student's course sequence plan and verify that they are
enrolled appropriately.

Re-Admission Applicants

Re-application is required for applicants previously denied or who have been admitted and moved their enrollment date forward more than one year.

Cooperative Programs

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging

This program is based on agreements with Radiologic Technology programs at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Neb., CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology in Omaha, Neb., Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology in Hastings, Neb., and Clarkson College. These agreements allow students to enroll in the Clarkson College Medical Imaging program after completing their first year of Radiologic Technology training. This option allows students to simultaneously pursue both degrees. Students must obtain ARRT licensure and successfully complete all degree requirements before the degree will be conferred.

For more information regarding cooperative programs, contact the Clarkson College Enrollment and Advising office.

Multiple Degrees

Students must apply and be properly admitted to both degrees. It may be possible to pursue multiple degrees at the same time. An official degree plan must be com­pleted for both degrees. Admission into one degree does not guarantee later admis­sion into a second degree.

Non-Matriculated Student Record Retention

Clarkson College will retain application materials including official academic transcripts, letters of reference, student essays, observation hours and letters from the College for two years for students who apply but do not enroll. Updated documents may be required if the student would like to re-apply. Records from applicants who do not enroll are not covered under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Application Deadlines & Start Dates

Application deadlines and start dates are determined by program. Students are encouraged to visit the Clarkson College website for the most up-to-date deadline and start date information.

All application materials must be received prior to the application deadline. After deadlines pass, applications will be reviewed as complete if space is available in the program. Wait lists for programs will be formed as necessary. Applications may be held over to be reviewed at a later date at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Application Deadlines for International Students

International students must meet program-specific requirements and deadlines. The following deadlines must be met by international students considering programs with rolling admission:

  • Fall semester – June 1
  • Spring semester – October 1
  • Summer semester – March 1

 

Academic Policies and Procedures