Fall 2012 Special Instructions For Health Professions Applicants
The admission requirements described on this page are for the following programs only: Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing (Fall) - Day and Evening (Middletown Campus), Nursing (Spring) - Day (Newburgh Campus), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Radiologic Technology. Students interested in going from LPN to RN or our Phlebotomy course follow different criteria and timelines.
- Students must submit a Program Application (formerly referred to as an eligibility form) each year they wish to be considered for admission. However, pre-Admissions Orientations and Observation Forms (if applicable) are valid for three years.
- All admission requirements for Fall programs must be in and/or complete by February 1st (Spring Nursing deadline: October 1st).
- Priority in admission to all Health Professions Programs is given to legal Orange County residents and those applicants who have attended SUNY Orange.
- Current enrollment is not required for consideration.
- You may submit a Program Application (formerly referred to as an Admissions Eligibility Form) for one fall health program only. If you are interested in Nursing, you must choose either Day or Evening Nursing. You may apply submit different applications for spring and fall programs.
In addition to completing the process listed on the eligibility form before the February 1st Fall program deadline (Spring Nursing deadline: October 1st), New Applicants and Readmitted Students must follow the application process described in the viewbook for admission into the college.
Important Notes Regarding the Health Professions at SUNY Orange
- Number of Seats Available in Each Program
Dental Hygiene: 20
Medical Laboratory Technology: 18
Nursing (RN) - Day: 96
Nursing (RN) - Evening: 32
Nursing (RN) in Newburgh - Spring Only - Day Only: 24
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 24
Physical Therapist Assistant: 24
Radiologic Technology: 24 - All Health Professions Programs are two year sequences. As a result, the length of the program will be two years from the fall in which you are accepted.
- All clinical and professional courses in the Health Professions Programs meet during the day with the exception of Evening Nursing (4-10pm).
- Admissions requirements are subject to change each academic year. Please visit the webpage each year in order to stay informed of possible revisions of admissions requirements.
- Please be aware that meeting the Admissions requirements for a Health Professions Program does not guarantee admission into the program due to a limited number of seats in each program.
- All students accepted into a Health Professions program must successfully complete a physical examination which includes a Tuberculosis screening and drug test. They will also have to complete a criminal background check. Information about this requirement will be distributed to students after acceptance into the program.
Do you still have questions?
Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to commonly asked questions by our applicants. Nursing applicants should also review the TEAS Frequently Asked Questions (pdf | txt) and SUNY Orange TEAS testing schedule for more information. You may also attend one of our Health Professions Information Sessions.
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