High school students should take a college preparatory sequence which includes:
- at least four years of English
- three years of mathematics (physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and physician assistant applicants should have four years)
- two or more years of science (all health science applicants are expected to have biology and chemistry; physical therapy applicants should also have physics)
- two years of social science.
High school grades in these subjects and the SAT I Reasoning Test or ACT scores are important factors in the selection process. Please submit ALL scores for tests taken. Although you may opt to choose the 'score choice' option when taking the SAT, we value the effort involved in taking the test itself - and we will select the highest critical reading, math and writing scores when reviewing your file. We recommend that you do not select 'score choice'. For students wishing to major in physical or occupational therapy, we recommend they have volunteer or paid work experience in that field. Becoming acquainted with the activities of a physical or occupational therapist will allow students to better understand the demands of their career choice. Physical Therapy applicants should provide documentation of having observed/volunteered in at least two types of rehabilitation facilities.
Quinnipiac normally accepts transfer credit for courses appropriate to the chosen curriculum, completed with a grade of C or better, at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. Advanced placement will be considered for entering freshmen who have completed college-level credit courses through a recognized college or university or through AP, IB (higher levels) or CLEP examination programs.
Quinnipiac has articulation agreements with community colleges which helps us evaluate transfer credits. Transfer students can ask to have their previous work evaluated prior to applying. The 6 year physician assistant program is the only program not open to transfer students.
