QUALIFICIATION POLICY for Respiratory Care

The following qualifiers must be met for the student to apply to the program

• MATH 115 Intermediate Algebra, or MATH 114 Quantitative Reason for Pro 2, equivalency must be complete with a C or higher; or Proficiency (Math New SAT score of 580 or higher)
• ENGL 150 must earn a letter grade of a C-
• COHP 100 – Medical Vocabulary, must be completed with a C or higher
• BIOL 205- Anatomy & Physiology, must be completed with a C or higher
• CHEM 114- Introduction to General Chemistry, must be completed with a C or higher
• Overall 2.5 GPA is required to start the program

Each academic programs have specific classes, grades and GPA requirement which a student must meet to apply for the clinical phase of the program. Below are the policies for all programs. Please note your program requirements.

• All qualifying Math & Science courses must be met in two attempts. Any transfer courses equivalent to the FSU requirement is counted as an attempt.
• Unsuccessful attempts include not meeting the grade requirement listed below, receiving a “W” (withdrawal), or a grade of “I” that is not converted to the required grade or higher by the end of the next semester.
• Prerequisite courses are not tied to the grade or attempt requirement.
• Students must complete and submit an application each January 15- 30th to be considered as an applicant for the program. If not accepted to the program, you must apply each year.
• Admissions is based on the qualification semester (successful completion of the qualifiers - listed below). However in the case of a tie breaker, consideration will be placed on the number of passed FSU credits and GPA. Your program of study must be declared prior to or during your qualifying semester.

Application Cycle is only once a year for the upcoming academic year. Students must apply in the application window of January 15th – 30th for this program. To keep your qualification semester you must maintain your GPA requirement. If not accepted, you must reapply to FSU and your program the following year for consideration.

We do not maintain a waitlist. Students must qualify and apply yearly for consideration.

Once a student is accepted in the clinical program they will have a new set of standards set for the clinical classes.