Covid-19 Prerequisite Considerations

Sonoran University’s admissions will take the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 into account when reviewing students’ transcripts and other admissions materials as part of our regular practice of performing individualized, holistic reviews of each applicant.

In particular, as we review applications now and in the future, we will respect decisions regarding the adoption of Pass/No Record (or Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail) and other grading options during the unprecedented period of COVID-19 disruptions.

In addition to Pass/Fail, we will accept Spring prerequisites that are delivered via online or distance learning from a regionally accredited institution.

All prospective students who wish to enter the ND program must complete and submit these general admission requirements:

1. Completed a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) prior to matriculation. Total post-secondary course work must be completed at a regionally accredited or candidate college or university. To search for your institution in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited postsecondary institutions visit http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
2. Completed the following academic prerequisite coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at a regionally accredited or candidate college or university prior to matriculation into the ND program. (Applicants with science courses older than seven (7) years must demonstrate competency in the discipline(s) in question and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
3. Knowledge of computers and access to a reliable computer and software for use in completing college course work.

1. Application through NDCAS non-refundable application fee $115. To learn more about NDCAS, visit their FAQs page.
   
   
2. Three letters of recommendation mailed directly to NDCAS
   • One academic reference
   • One reference from a regulated health care professional
   • One additional reference from either of the above categories or a past employer/volunteer supervisor
3. Personal essay
4. Curriculum vitae (CV) or professional resume
5. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, showing completion of Sonoran University academic requirements
6. In person interview (qualified applicants selected for interview will be contacted by the Admissions Office)
7. If accepted into the ND program, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check (CBC) and give permission for the results to be provided to Sonoran University. All expenses associated with the CBC are the responsibility of the applicant. The offer of admission will not be considered final until completion of the background check, with results deemed acceptable by Sonoran University.
8. If accepted into the ND program, you will be required to obtain and read Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 5th Edition By Davi-Ellen Chabner, BA, MAT, prior to New Student Orientation. An examination on medical terminology will be administered to all new students at orientation.