Freshman Pre-Health Requirements

Freshmen applicants are eligile to be considered for pre-admit status. When an accepted student obtains Pre-Admit status, he/she is guaranteed a non-competitive seat in the graduate program for the pre-program (undergraduate) he/she has been accepted for. If an SU Pre-Admit student fails to maintain the outlined criteria the guaranteed seat will become competitive.

The priority deadline for all Pre-Admit programs is March 1.

Requirements to be Pre-Admitted into a graduate program:

Pharmacy (12 seats)

• High School GPA: minimum 3.8
• SAT: minimum 1200 (Combined score of Critical Reading and Math), ACT: 27
• Pass Interview with the School of Pharmacy
  At SU, Must Maintain:
  • A minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Successfully complete 65 hours of prerequisite coursework.
  • Complete the Pharmacy College Aptitude Test (PCAT) with a score in the 70^th percentile or greater, with all individual subject scores above the 50^th percentile.
  • Submit a Graduate Application for Admission to the Doctorate of Pharmacy program.
  • Submit favorable recommendations from the Dean of the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy or his designee, two letters of recommendation from Shenandoah University faculty, and one letter of support from a healthcare provider.

Physical Therapy (10 seats)

• High School GPA: minimum 3.5
• SAT: minimum 1100 (Combined score of Critical Reading and Math), ACT: 24
• Pass Interview with a Physical Therapy faculty member
  At SU, Must Maintain:
  • A minimum GPA of 3.4 in prerequisite courses
  • Successfully complete a minimum of 90 hours of coursework (including 40 credit hours of prerequisite coursework).
  • Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit scores to Shenandoah University.
  • Submit documentation of 100 hours volunteer/observation experience minimum, from a variety of settings.
  • Submit an application through PTCAS for admissions to the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program during the final semester of undergraduate study. An application fee will apply.
  • Submit 3 favorable recommendations; 1 from a professional in the field of Physical Therapy, 1 from a Shenandoah University professor, and 1 from either a Physical Therapy professional or Shenandoah University professor.

Occupational Therapy (10 seats)

• High School GPA: minimum 3.3
• SAT: minimum 1000 (Combined score of Critical Reading and Math), ACT: 22
• Pass Interview with an Occupational Therapy faculty member
  At SU, Must Maintain:
  • 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses.
  • Complete 75 hours of prerequisite coursework.
  • Submit official documentation of a minimum of 25 hours observation of an Occupational Therapist at work.
  • Submit a paper application for admission to the Shenandoah University Graduate Office of Admissions during the final semester of prerequisite study.
  • Submit 2 favorable recommendations and completed recommendation forms from two of the following: a licensed occupational therapist, employer, or professor.
  • Submit an essay per the requirements listed on the graduate Occupational Therapy website.

Athletic Training (10 seats)

• High School GPA: minimum 3.2 cum/ 3.0 science & math
• SAT: minimum 1000 (Combined score of Critical Reading and Math), ACT: 22
• Pass Interview with an Athletic Training faculty member
  At SU, Must Maintain:
  • 3.2 GPA in prerequisite courses
  • Complete 95 hours of general education and prerequisite coursework
  • Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit scores to Shenandoah University.
  • Submit documentation of successful sport / student athletic training experiences to the Division of Athletic Training.
  • Submit Graduate application, three favorable recommendations, and essay stating personal reasons for becoming an athletic trainer to the Graduate Office of Admissions.