The COHP clinical programs at Ferris are space limited due to the need for clinical
placements. For this reason, every student is initially admitted to Ferris as a “pre-professional”
student in the COHP clinical programs. Admission is based on satisfying qualification
criteria.
Every program has very specific qualification criteria that are intended to predict
success in that program. These criteria will vary by program and students are encouraged
to refer to the qualification policy for each program, which can be accessed on the
COHP webpage.Criteria include:
a) Designated courses
b) Minimum grades for those courses.
c) A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average.
d) Also, there is a limit on the number of attempts for the math and science courses
You must apply to be considered for the professional sequence.
Because there may be more qualified students than seats available in the next cohort,
qualified applicants are sorted according to the semester of qualification – this
refers to the term that you meet the all the qualification criteria: Fall, Spring
or Summer with the year designated. Applicants who qualify in the earliest semester
are admitted first, with the next qualifying semester applicants admitted next, until
the seats are filled
This is the date that is unique to each student and could be either of the following:
The original date of application to the University for those students who initially
selected the COHP program major, never changed it and attended FSU for the semester
they applied.
The date that an internal academic program change was made declaring the COHP program
as a new major.
It is important to note that this date may or may not be used to determine entry. It
is only used when there is a need for a tie breaker, as in when there are more students
qualified in one semester than there are seats available.
The semester of application or program change is the semester of qualification. It
is important to note that a student cannot be considered “qualified” earlier than
the date they selected the COHP program as their major or applied to Ferris
Complete the program application form (found on COHP Webpage)
Attach all required materials:
Completed Application for Program.
Copy of Unofficial Transcripts from all institutions attended
Other documentation as specified by the program (see program application form
Submit the complete application packet as directed on the form between January 15
and January 30 for most programs to the COHP Dean’s Office. The Nursing program application period is between
March 15th – March 30th
No. Applications will not be accepted prior to the application cycle initial date
and will be rejected.Applications are not ranked according the order they are received. Remember that it
is the semester of qualification that determines the order of admission. Applications
will not be reviewed until after the application close date, so there is no need to
rush to submit your packet prior to that date.
No. Unfortunately, the volume of applications processed during the brief application
period does not allow for this kind of individual review. For this reason, students
are expected to accept responsibility for completing the packet according to directions.
The COHP Academic Advisors can answer questions submitted by email. This person should
be your key contact for these questions.
Students in a clinical concentration must attend a group advising session each fall
and spring semester and the application process will be addressed at these times.
General Informational sessions will be held just prior to the application period to
assist students who still have questions
Yes, for our clinical purpose a background check will be required prior to the clinical
phase of your program. Criminal records may jeopardize your acceptance
Yes, it is possible. Applications are kept in order of qualification semester. If
a space becomes available, the next qualified student is notified and given the opportunity
to enter. If that student declines, then the next student is notified, etc. There
is no penalty for turning down a seat.
No, you will need to submit a new application packet the next year. If you plan
to apply the next year, please be sure to review all of the materials on the COHP
website so that any new requirements are noted.