CHHS School of Allied Health 2025 Selective Admissions

This application is for the Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Science, and Respiratory Care programs. Please review specific program admission requirements to make sure that you are eligible:

Radiation Therapy: https://www.nku.edu/academics/chhs/programs/undergraduate/radiationtherapy.html
Radiologic Science: http://nku.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=27&poid=4366
Respiratory Care: http://nku.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=27&poid=4367

Please read the following requirements and considerations for program admission:

Applications must be submitted by the priority consideration date of February 15 for programs beginning in that same year (Radiologic Science begins in July; Respiratory Care and Radiation Therapy begin in August).
Applicants must be fully admitted to Northern Kentucky University as an undergraduate student.
- Questions regarding admission status should be directed to the Office of Admissions at nkuadmissions@nku.edu or (859) 572-5220.
Transcripts of all post-secondary work attempted at other institutions must be submitted to the NKU Office of Admissions so that transfer credit can be evaluated. Transcripts should not be sent to individual programs.
Applicants must have completed or at least be enrolled in all prerequisite courses required for program admission by the application due date. If enrolled in one of these courses somewhere other than NKU, proof of enrollment must be submitted with this application. Students who do not meet this requirement may be considered for admission if there is available space and the prerequisite work can be completed prior to the start of the program.
All admitted students will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and initial drug screening. More detailed information will be provided to accepted candidates.
Applicants for the radiation therapy program are strongly encouraged to complete a shadowing experience. If shadowing, both engagement and professionalism from students will be expected.
- To schedule a shadowing experience for radiation therapy, please contact:

Julie Lasley, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(T)
Radiation Therapy Program Director
Lasleyj1@nku.edu
859-572-5864

***PLEASE NOTE: This application cannot be saved. Please review the application essays and utilize word to create your responses if you prefer to complete your application in multiple sittings.

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Preferred Name:

Program for which you are applying (select all that apply by clicking on each and holding control):

Birthdate:

Email Address:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone: (Example: 8595725220)

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Yes

No

What is your country of legal residence?

A certain level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in nursing as well as for patient and client safety. For this reason, international applicants or those whose official language is other than English must demonstrate an established level of English proficiency by taking the Internet-based TOEFL as part of the application process.

ONLY International students who were born or have citizenship in any of these countries can receive an exemption from taking the internet-based TOEFL: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom.

Is English your official language?

Official language is defined as an individual's first acquired language AND the language of educational instruction. Please see the list of countries above where students may receive an exemption from taking the internet-based TOEFL.

Yes

No

What is your official language?

Have you taken the internet-based TOEFL?

Yes

No

The TOEFL is required for admission and results must be submitted prior to completing this application. Please complete this application when you have received your TOEFL scores.

A minimum cumulative score of 90 is required with the following minimum individual scores:

26 - Speaking
22 - Listening
20 - Writing
22 - Reading

Please indicate your cumulative and sub-scores in each category below.

Academic History

Are you currently attending NKU?

Are you enrolled in a Pathway to NKU program with Cincinnati State or Gateway Community & Technical College?

Have you already earned a bachelor's degree?

Yes

No

Do you have transfer credit work from a prior institution to include with your application?

Yes

No

If yes, please indicate all colleges and universities previously attended.

Are you currently enrolled in one or more of the pre-requisite courses required for program admission?

Yes

No

Where are you currently taking courses?
*Please note if you are attending anywhere other than NKU, transcripts must be submitted showing enrollment in pre-requisite courses and once grades are received.

NKU

Other School

Other School Name

Have you previously applied to the program(s) for which you are now applying?

Yes

No

If yes, please specify program and year of application.

Background Information

Do you have healthcare experience, either paid or volunteer?

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your experience.

Do you have current or previous military experience?

Yes

No

If yes, please describe your experience.