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Applying to AdventHealth University for the Undergraduate Student

The Office of Admissions assists prospective students and applicants with any needs relating to general admission to AdventHealth University (AHU). The office is located on the first floor of the Graduate Building and can be reached by calling 407-303-7742.

Important information for all incoming students:

• Students are required to have a laptop that meets the University’s specifications. Please refer to the Laptop/Mobile Device for Learning Policy.
• Students will be required to take a AHU specific course entitled Philosophy of Healthcare. Please refer to the Academic Information section in the Academic Catalog. 
• All undergraduate students are required to complete a Proficiency Profile assessment during their first trimester at AdventHealth University. This is an evaluation of basic knowledge that will be repeated before graduation and will not affect a student’s GPA. A hold will be placed on all students after the drop/add period in their first term to ensure the assessment is completed prior to registration for the subsequent trimester. 
• Transcripts and documents submitted to AHU during an application cycle are the property of AHU.  

It is understood that timely information regarding an applicant’s admission status is very important. The following steps are used in processing the application paperwork once it has been received.

1. Applicants are required to submit an online application found at http://www.ahu.edu/apply. Once an application is started, the applicant’s AHU ID number (also referred to as the username) and password are created at the same time. Please write down this information.  These credentials should be used to log in to http://my.ahu.edu.

2. Funding your education is important, apply for financial aid by completing and submitting your FASFA. Submit all financial aid requirements by the priority application date to ensure your award is processed in time to pay for classes. Use AHU Code: 031155.

3. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal residency.

4. Applicants will not be considered for General Studies admission until all application materials have been received. Students are notified of admission decisions by email. Admission status is available at http://my.ahu.edu.

5. Admission to the University allows a student to take general education courses. Students should check their student page under My Checklist Items to ensure specific program requirements are complete to be ready for consideration by the specific program(s) to which they are applying by the application deadline. Once students are admitted to General Studies, they will be eligible to apply to a program through their student page at http://my.ahu.edu. A student must be admitted to a program before he or she can enroll in program-specific courses.

6. Applicants to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy Assistant may repeat only two cognate courses one time each to remain eligible to enroll in either program. This includes any courses taken at other institutions.

7. The Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program only accepts applications submitted through the Occupational Therapy Assistants Centralized Application Service (OTACAS). 

Applying to AdventHealth University for the Graduate Student

Prospective graduate students, applicants, and current students who have questions regarding admission to Post-Baccalaureate, General Graduate Studies, or a specific program should contact the program department and speak with the Admissions Manager.

It is understood that timely information regarding an applicant’s admission status is very important. The following steps are used in processing the application paperwork, once it has been received.

1. Applicants to the Healthcare Administration programs are required to use the online application found at http://apply.ahu.edu. Occupational Therapy applicants must apply using OTCAS. Physical Therapy applicants will apply using PTCAS. Physician Assistant applicants must apply using CASPA. Nurse Anesthesia applicants will apply using NursingCAS.

2. During the application process, students are encouraged to contact their Admissions Manager for information regarding processes and questions about becoming an AHU student. Applicants will not be considered for admission until all application materials have been received.

3. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal residency.

4. Completed files will be reviewed for the graduate program selected on the application. Students will be notified of the committee’s decision in writing after the admission deadline.

5. If applicants indicated an interest in Graduate Non-Degree on their application and were granted admission, it will allow them to take graduate general education courses only. To enroll in program-specific courses, a student must be admitted to that program. Once admitted to the University, students should stay in touch with the Admissions Manager to ensure their file is complete and ready for consideration by the specific program.

6. GPA calculation for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System will include all grades. Grade forgiveness will not apply.

Admissions Requirements for International Students

International students seeking college credit admission on the F-1 visa must meet the following requirements:

1. Completion of the Application for Admission. Pay a $20 non-refundable processing fee.
2. Demonstration of financial support (required documents include the following):
     a. Declaration of finance: 
           1. A signed, and notarized Affidavit of Financial/Educational Support must state relationship to and responsibility to pay all educational and personal expenses of the student.
           2. An Affidavit of Living Expenses should be completed if the student will live with the sponsor.
     b. Six-month bank statement (Scholarship paper and approved loan agreement can be used in place of the bank statement, contact International Student Office for more information).
     c. A signed, original bank letter on letterhead from student or sponsor account, as applicable, stating when the account was opened, type of account and current balance.
   Note: It is possible to have more than one sponsor. The sponsor(s) does not need to reside in the United States, nor be a relative of the applicant.
3. Evaluation of Foreign Education Transcript (See Foreign Transcript Evaluations under Admission Information).

4. For transfer students only, the following documents are needed in addition to the previous requirements: completed International Student Transfer Form, all previous I-20, I-94 documents, passport and F-1 Visa and official transcripts from previous colleges.

Privacy for Applicants to AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University regards each applicant as an adult capable of transacting his or her own “business” relating to the application, enrollment, and progression processes at our University. AdventHealth University acknowledges the important role of family in the University decision. When applying, each applicant is given the opportunity to identify family members who have permission to discuss their admission file with our office. However, there are certain limitations to the information we can disclose to anyone but the applicant. 

Admission Deadline Information

All applicants must submit required admission materials by the admission deadline for the trimester in which they plan to enroll. AdventHealth University does not accept applications past the admission deadline. New applications received after the admission deadline will be considered for the following trimester.

General Admission and Program Admission

General admission to AdventHealth University (AHU) does not guarantee admission to a program.

General admission to AdventHealth University (AHU) does not guarantee admission to a program. Students wishing to enter a specific program should consult the individual program requirements.

Once a student is admitted to the University, he or she is then eligible to apply to an on-campus or Denver degree program. Program applications are accessible at http://my.ahu.edu.

Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program applicants apply directly to the program through the Occupational Therapy Assistants Centralized Application Service (OTACAS).

Admission Deadlines

Both General Studies and program admission have an established date by which completed admission files must be received for admission or readmission. The following table details the admission deadlines.

Rolling (or Ongoing) admission after successful admission through General Studies.

General Studies Admission for the Undergraduate Student

Students seeking admission to AdventHealth University must satisfy the following general requirements.

Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program applicants apply directly to the program through the Occupational Therapy Assistants Centralized Application Service (OTACAS).

Freshman and Early Acceptance Admission Requirements

Applicants will be considered for General Studies admission when they:

1. Apply online and pay a nonrefundable $20 application fee. Paperwork received without an application on file will not be processed. Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program applicants apply directly to the program through the Occupational Therapy Assistants Centralized Application Service (OTACAS) and pay a nonrefundable $25 application fee.

2. Present evidence of completion of at least the junior year from a high school recognized by that state’s Department of Education with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.70 on an official transcript for Early Acceptance.  An official final transcript with the graduation date must be submitted in order to receive Regular Status admission. GPA calculation for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System will include all grades. Grade forgiveness will not apply.

3. Present evidence of graduation with the minimum of a standard diploma from a public high school or accredited private school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.70 or passing GED scores (see below) on an official transcript for Regular Status admission (Starting Summer 2019).
   1. Passing GED scores are identified as:​
      1. 1988 Series: a minimum score of 50 on each section of the test with a minimum total score of 250 to be considered for Regular admission status. Applicants with total scores of 225-249 will be considered for Probationary admission status.
      2. 2002 Series: Applicants must present a minimum score of 410 on each section of the test with a minimum total score of 2500 to be considered for Regular admission status. Applicants with total scores of 2250-2499 will be considered　for Probationary admission status.
      3. 2014 Series: Applicants must present a minimum score of 150 on each section of the test with a minimum total score of 600 to be considered for Regular admission status. Applicants with total scores of 540-599 will be considered for Probationary admission status.
4. Submit official transcripts from high school attended. If dual enrollment credit was obtained from a college or university, official transcripts must be submitted. Admission GPAs will be calculated based on credits and grades from regionally accredited institutions only. Transcripts must be mailed or delivered electronically to AHU from each institution, or the applicant may deliver a transcript in a sealed envelope directly to the Office of Admissions. Faxed copies will not be considered official. Unofficial transcripts¹ may be used for preliminary admission calculations. Failure to disclose all colleges previously attended could result in denial or dismissal. AHU uses third-party companies to verify past attendance. Additionally, transcripts from institutions outside the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation for that coursework. Please refer to Foreign Transcript Evaluations section in the Academic Catalog for a full list of approved companies. Applicants who plan to apply to a graduate program that utilizes a Centralized Application System must use WES​​. Transcripts submissions for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System must be submitted directly to the program CAS.
5. Applicants with 12 or more college-level credits from a regionally accredited college are exempt from the minimum high school GPA requirement. Only the cumulative college GPA will be used for admission purposes. This includes high school students with 12 or more college-level credits.​
6. Students who have graduated from a home education program in full compliance with state law¹, must submit a notarized Home School Affidavit², and a home high school transcript. The high school transcript must contain a list of all coursework (both completed and in progress), showing final grades and units earned for each course completed. If homeschooled applicants previously attended another school or completed courses through the Full-Time Florida Virtual School³ or dual enrollment at a local college or university, official transcripts are required, and those courses should also be reflected on the homeschooled transcript.
   1. Florida Statue 1002.41. Please refer to the Department of Education in your state to confirm state law. 2. The original Home School Affidavit must be submitted to AdventHealth University, no faxes will be accepted. 3. AHU will not accept the FLEX Florida Virtual School program alone as a 4-year high school diploma.​

7. Submit official transcripts for College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework, only if the applicant would like them to be considered for transfer of credit.

8. For general studies and program admission for the 2024-2025 academic year, AHU will be test-optional and not require submission of ACT or SAT scores. However, AHU strongly encourages applicants who have ACT and/or SAT scores to submit them during the application process, as this will expedite course placement and enhance academic advising. 

   • ACT: The composite ACT score is the average of each test score (English, mathematics, reading, science). ACT minimum scores of 19 in all sections is required for regular admission and college level course placement.

   • SAT: The minimum SAT is the combination of the Evidence Based Reading Writing and Math sections. SAT minimum combined score of 990 is required for regular admission and college level course placement.

9. Provide evidence of English language proficiency for those applicants for whom English is not their primary language or who have graduated from a non-English speaking school (see English Language Proficiency section).

¹ The Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts during the admission process and will use them in part to consider granting Provisional admission status. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted from the student or by fax from the institution and must be as similar to an official transcript as possible. Key elements must include courses taken, grades earned, credit hours, quality points, term GPAs, and the cumulative GPA. Degree audits and class schedules will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts. Courses will not be transferred at any time based on unofficial transcripts.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Applicants will be considered for General Studies admission when they:

1. Apply online and pay a nonrefundable $20 application fee. Paperwork received without an application on file will not be processed. Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program applicants apply directly to the program through the Occupational Therapy Assistants Centralized Application Service (OTACAS) and pay a nonrefundable $25 application fee.

2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Admission GPAs will be calculated based on credits and grades from regionally accredited institutions only. Transcripts must be mailed or delivered electronically to AHU from each institution, or the applicant may deliver a transcript in a sealed envelope directly to the Office of Admissions. Faxed copies will not be considered official. Unofficial transcripts¹ may be used for preliminary admission calculations. Failure to disclose all colleges previously attended could result in denial or dismissal. AHU uses third-party companies to verify past attendance. Additionally, transcripts from institutions outside the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation for that coursework. Transcripts submissions for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System must be submitted directly to the program CAS. Please refer to Foreign Transcript Evaluations section in the Academic Catalog for a full list of approved companies. 

   1. ​Applicants with fewer than 24 college-level credits from a regionally accredited college must submit official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Please see Freshman Admission Requirements for the score requirements.
   2. Applicants with more than 24 college-level credits from a regionally accredited college are not required to submit official high school transcripts for admission purposes but may be required to submit them for financial aid purposes. Applicants will be notified if this is required

3. Present a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) on all previous college-level academic work from the above institutions. GPA calculation for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System will include all grades. Grade forgiveness will not apply.

Post-Baccalaureate

Post-Baccalaureate courses are available to applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree but need to complete prerequisite courses in order to apply to a graduate program. Once admitted, the student will be allowed to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per trimester of general education courses at AHU. Financial aid is available for 12 consecutive months for students seeking assistance.

Applicants will be considered for Post-Baccalaureate admission when they:

1. Meet with Graduate Admissions Manager for desired graduate program to determine pre-eligibility.

2. Submit an undergraduate application and a nonrefundable $20 application fee after approval from Admissions Manager. Paperwork received without an application on file will not be processed.

3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Admission GPAs will be calculated, based on credits and grades from regionally accredited institutions only. Transcripts must be mailed or delivered electronically to AHU from each institution, or the applicant may deliver a transcript in a sealed envelope directly to the Office of Admissions. Faxed copies will not be considered official. Unofficial transcripts¹ may be used for preliminary admission calculations. Failure to disclose all colleges previously attended could result in denial or dismissal. Additionally, transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc, Academic Evaluation Services, Inc. Additionally, transcripts from institutions outside the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation for that coursework. Please refer to Foreign Transcript Evaluations section in the Academic Catalog for a full list of approved companies. Graduate applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System must use WES.

4. Present evidence of graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants in the final term of their Bachelor’s degree will be considered for admission once a letter is received from their institution confirming that they are on track to graduate.

5. Present a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 (on a 4.00 scale) on all previous college-level academic work from the above institutions. GPA calculation for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System will include all grades. Grade forgiveness will not apply.

6. Submit official transcripts for any College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework only if the applicant would like them to be considered for fulfillment of prerequisite requirements. CLEP scores reported on an official college transcript are also acceptable for this requirement.

7. Provide evidence of English language proficiency for those applicants for whom English is not their primary language or who have graduated from a non-English speaking school (see English Language Proficiency section).

 ¹ The Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts during the admission process and will use them in part to consider granting Provisional admission status. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted from the student or by fax from the institution and must be as similar to an official transcript as possible. Key elements must include courses taken, grades earned, credit hours, quality points, term GPAs, and the cumulative GPA. Degree audits and class schedules will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts. Courses will not be transferred at any time based on unofficial transcripts.

Alumni Pursuing a New Course of Study

Graduates of AdventHealth University who choose to pursue an additional degree program on campus or online must submit a new application through http://apply.ahu.edu or through one of the central application services (OTCAS or CASPA). If a recent graduate would like to enroll for additional classes but will not be pursuing a new degree, he or she should go to Enrollment Services to complete an application for Non-Degree studies by the deadline for the trimester he or she would like to enroll.

Undergraduate alumni seeking admission to a graduate program must complete a new application online. All published admission requirements must be submitted by the deadline for the undergraduate or graduate program to which the alumni are applying.

Transcripts collected during the first admission cycle will not need to be resubmitted if applying to a campus undergraduate program as long as they are still in the possession at the University, are stored legibly in the University’s archive system, and have not been subject to purging according to the Document Retention Policy.

Foreign Transcript Evaluations

Applicants who attended a high school or college outside the United States will be required to submit a foreign credential evaluation for that coursework. AdventHealth University will accept evaluations that include the grade-point-average (GPA) from the following credential evaluation companies:

1. World Education Services (WES).  www.wes.org
   • High School - Document by Document (WES Basic)
   • College/University - Course by Course (WES Basic)
     • Graduate applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System must use WES.
2. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). www.ece.org
   • High School & College/University - Course by Course
3. Academic Evaluation Services, Inc. www.aes-edu.org
   • High School - Grade Evaluation
   • College/University - Comprehensive Evaluation
4. Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. www.jsilny.org
   • High School & College/University - Course by Course
     • Must pay the additional fee to include grade point average on top of basic fee

Applicants are responsible for the cost of these reports and will need to follow the instructions provided by the individual credential evaluation company. Please note that documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a separate translation company and submitted with official transcripts to the credential evaluation company.

Evaluations received from any other transcript evaluation companies will not be considered to fulfill admission requirements and will not be retained in the applicant’s file.

English Language Proficiency

While applying to the University, all students for whom English is not their primary language must demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following ways:

Course Options:

• Successful completion of college-level English Composition I from an English-speaking regionally accredited college with a minimum grade of “C”, or
• Graduation from an English-speaking high school and successful completion of two semesters of Senior high school English, English ESOL, or AP Language & Composition with a minimum grade of “C”; or
• For Early Acceptance students, from an English-speaking high school, successful completion of two semesters of Junior year high school English, English ESOL, or AP Language & Composition with a minimum grade of “C”.

Testing Options:

• Successful completion of the English I CLEP exam; or
• A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam; or
• A minimum score of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL exam; or
• A minimum score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam; or
• A minimum score of 19 on the English portion of the ACT.

Note: Course grades or test scores must be posted by the General Studies admission deadline. Students who do not meet the above criterion should complete courses elsewhere to improve their English skills before enrolling at AdventHealth University. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Applicants to Online Education programs requiring proof of licensure may be exempt from proving English language proficiency due to having met these requirements as part of the licensure process. AdventHealth University reserves the right to request additional proof of English language skills.

International candidates applying through the Adventist HealthCare Association (AHCA) of the North Asia Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration & Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education will be exempt from AHU’s requirement for submitting proof of English Language Proficiency.

Applicant Integrity

Applicants who have not exhibited integrity and appropriate behavior during the application process or whose admission materials provide sufficient evidence that their character is not in keeping with the mission of AdventHealth University may be denied admission.

Admission Statuses

Students are assigned an Undergraduate General Studies admission status based on admission requirements in one of the following categories: Regular, Early Acceptance, Post-Baccalaureate, Probation, Provisional, or Non-Degree Seeking. A student’s status may change, based on the satisfactory completion of initial admission requirements. Students granted one of the above admission statuses may register for courses (the only exception is for Early Acceptance which is explained in the Early Acceptance Status section). Students are assigned an academic advisor when accepted to AdventHealth University.

Regular Status

Regular admission status is assigned to a student who has met the general admission requirements, has submitted all of the necessary official documents, and has a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher. This student will be allowed to enroll in general education courses offered by the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences. Students with this status may be considered for acceptance to a degree program when they have fulfilled the admission requirements for that program.

Early Acceptance Status

Early Acceptance status is assigned to a high school student with a minimum GPA of 2.70 who has at least finished his or her junior year of high school and has submitted all the necessary official documents except proof of high school graduation. Additionally, official ACT or SAT scores must be received*. The minimum ACT score is 19 in each section and the minimum SAT score is 990 (combined Critical Reading and Math). Before registering for AdventHealth University courses, students must present evidence of graduation with the minimum of a standard high school diploma and submit official copies of all final high school transcripts showing a graduation date.

The final unweighted high school GPA will determine enrollment status:

Regular: GPA 2.70 or higher

Students with an Early Acceptance status will be eligible to be considered for acceptance to a degree program only when they have fulfilled the admission requirements for that program and have submitted a final official high school transcript including the graduation date. Currently, Occupational Therapy Assistant is the only degree program that will consider Early Acceptance students for admission prior to successful high school graduation.

* For general studies and program admission for the 2024-2025 academic year, AHU will be test-optional and not require submission of ACT or SAT scores. However, AHU strongly encourages applicants who have ACT and/or SAT scores to submit them during the application process, as this will expedite course placement and enhance academic advising.

Post-Baccalaureate Status

Post-Baccalaureate status is assigned to a student who has previously earned a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, has met Post-Baccalaureate admission requirements, has submitted all of the necessary official documentation, and has a cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher on all previous college-level academic work. GPA calculation for applicants who plan to apply to a program that utilizes a Centralized Application System will include all grades. Grade forgiveness will not apply. This student will be allowed to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per trimester of general education courses at AHU. Financial aid is available for 12 consecutive months for students seeking assistance.

Probation Status

Probation status may be granted to applicants whose unweighted high school or college GPA is between 2.30 and 2.69.

Students admitted under Probation Status are assigned a Student Experience Manager who will oversee their progress towards satisfying the requirements to achieve Regular Status.

Students on Probation Status at the time of the program admission deadline will not be considered for admission to a degree program. Probation Status allows a student up to two trimesters to improve his or her GPA on 12 credits of college-level coursework while taking general education courses at AdventHealth University.

Students must achieve the following within the first trimester:

• Successfully complete at least six college-level credit hours,
• Achieve a cumulative AdventHealth University GPA of 2.50.

Students have two trimesters (including the first trimester) to complete the following:

• Successfully complete twelve college-level credit hours
• Achieve a cumulative AdventHealth University GPA of 2.50.

The student must achieve all requirements within two trimesters to be granted Regular Status. If the student’s GPA has not improved by this time, he or she may be subject to dismissal.

While on Probation, a student may not take more than 12 credit hours per trimester without the permission of his or her advisor. The Academic Review Committee will consider the student’s academic progress at the end of each trimester.

Provisional Status

Provisional status may be granted to an applicant who provides complete documentation, and the records are official. The Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts during the admission process and will use them in part to consider granting Provisional Status. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted from the student, or by fax from the institution, but they must be as similar to an official transcript as possible. Key elements must include school name, website, student name, courses taken, grades earned, credit hours, quality points, term GPA, and overall GPA. Degree audits and class schedules will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts. Courses will not be transferred at any time based on unofficial transcripts. Please refer to the Transfer of Credit  section in the Academic Catalog.

A student may enroll in general education courses under Provisional status for only one trimester and must provide official copies of the unofficial documents prior to the end of that trimester. Once all official documents are received, the Provisional status will be changed.

While on Provisional status, a student is expected to meet the academic standards for Regular admission status as outlined in the Academic Catalog. A student not meeting academic requirements will be subject to the Probation or Dismissal policies as stated in the Admission Information section.

Provisional students will not be eligible for Federal Stafford or PLUS (Parent) Loans and will not be considered for admission to a degree program.

Non-Degree Status

Non-Degree status is assigned to any one of the following categories of students. At minimum a completed application and application fee will be required. If additional documents are required, they are listed below:

• Transient students - Transient students are registered at another college or university and wish to take courses at AdventHealth University without being admitted to a specific degree program. Documentation of permission from the resident institution must be provided to the Office of Admissions. An official transcript may also be required if the requested course has a prerequisite requirement. Please refer to the Transient Student Policy for additional information.
• Persons seeking credentialing -  Individuals taking specific courses which only apply toward attaining or maintaining professional credentials may do so without entering a specific degree program.
• Enrichment students - Individuals 18 years of age and older may audit in courses at AdventHealth University without admission to a specific degree program for the purpose of personal enrichment. The student may participate in all aspects of the course but will not receive a grade or trimester credit. A completed application and application fee are required.

Non-Degree students are limited to two courses per trimester. Transient students may enroll in additional hours if approved by their resident institution. Official academic transcripts may be required to demonstrate the successful completion of prerequisite courses. Financial aid is not available for Non-Degree students. These students must participate in new student orientation before they can register.

Graduate Non-Degree Status

Graduate Non-Degree status is assigned to anyone who interested in taking graduate level General Education or specific program prerequisite courses offered at AHU prior to graduate program admission.

At minimum a completed application and application fee will be required.

Graduate Non-Degree students are limited to two courses per trimester. Official academic transcripts may be required to demonstrate the successful completion of prerequisite courses. Financial aid is not available for Graduate Non-Degree students.

Students taking courses online, do not need to participate in new student orientation or complete a background check before they can register. Students taking courses on campus, they will need to participate in new student orientation and complete a background check before they can register.

Due to the type and quality of resources needed for graduate coursework, course enrollment may be limited. Students accepted to a program of study will be given preference for course enrollment.

Graduate Non-Degree admission does not include admission to any graduate or undergraduate program, nor is it required to apply to a graduate program at AdventHealth University.

The AdventHealth University graduate programs have additional admission requirements; please refer to the appropriate section of the Academic Catalog.

Denied Status

Applicants who have been denied admission to the University may reapply to AdventHealth University once they have successfully met the minimum admission requirements. These individuals must submit a new application and any additional official transcripts documenting the successful completion of coursework required to raise their admission GPA. In addition, applicants should contact the Office of Admissions to determine if other documents will be necessary.

Applicants who would like to appeal the denied status are permitted to follow the Admission Appeal Process if they choose.

Admission Appeal Process

Applicants who have been denied admission to AdventHealth University have the right to appeal that decision.

Applicants wishing to appeal this decision should:

• Contact the Office of Academic Administration for an appointment. During this meeting, applicants will have a chance to meet with an Academic Dean to state their reasons for the appeal and why they feel they could be successful at AdventHealth University.
• Understand that their admission file will be subject to admission deadlines and corresponding trimester start dates.
• Understand that if granted admission, they may be ineligible for student loans during their first trimester.
• Be prepared to consider Academic Forgiveness as an option, if considering applying to a degree program.

Once the applicant meets with an Academic Dean, he or she will receive written notification of the final decision.

Academic Forgiveness

Academic Forgiveness permits students to request before or during their first trimester of enrollment that AdventHealth University disregard all their previous college-level academic work. Academic Forgiveness is available for transfer credit only and is not an option for non-degree or transient students. A student who is granted Academic Forgiveness will have his or her General Studies Admission Status granted, based on his or her admission GPA. Academic Forgiveness may only be invoked once and is non-reversible. Academic Forgiveness only applies to undergraduate degree programs. To request Academic Forgiveness, the student must do the following:

• Meet with the Director of Admissions to review the admission GPA.
• Meet with his or her advisor to discuss Academic Forgiveness and to review the admission GPA.

Students who have been granted Academic Forgiveness will:

• Be able to apply for undergraduate program admission after they have completed 24 hours of college-level credit at AHU. Twelve of the 24 credits may be earned through CLEP or challenge exams¹.

• Be required to meet with their academic advisor before registering for courses.

• Be required to achieve at least a 2.50 GPA in each term that Academic Forgiveness is in progress.

• Have up to three trimesters in which to complete at least 24 college-level credits with a minimum term GPA of 2.50 or be subject to dismissal.

The academic progress of these students will be monitored each trimester by the Academic Review Committee.

Although no coursework from previous colleges will be transferred or considered for admission to a degree program, all transcripts must be submitted before the program admission deadline. Students who have completed 24 or more college-level hours at another regionally accredited college or university will not be required to take the ACT.

1. Challenge exam credits are not transferrable to another institution.

Enrollment Interruption

The following refers to reactivation or reapplication steps for General Studies (including Post-Baccalaureate Studies) or Graduate General Studies students who were accepted but did not enroll, students with an enrollment interruption of three trimesters or less, and students with an enrollment interruption of more than three trimesters.

Accepted Students Who Do Not Enroll

Students who have been accepted to General Studies or Graduate General Studies and choose not to enroll for the specific trimester for which they were admitted have two trimesters after the trimester of acceptance to enroll before all new documents will be required. For example, if a student is admitted for Fall trimester, he or she can postpone enrollment and attend during the subsequent Spring or Summer terms. However, if enrollment is postponed for a year (Fall trimester the year after he or she was initially admitted), the student will need to reapply. If it is within the one-year time frame, a student is required to submit updated transcript(s) for any additional college work completed since his or her initial application.

If it has been more than three trimesters, the student will be required to reapply to the University and must provide new admission documents¹. This new information will be reevaluated by the appropriate admissions committee and a new admission decision given at that time. Admission, registration, and financial aid deadlines will apply.

¹ Recommendation forms, official transcripts, and career essays received for applicants with an AHU application will be retained for one year, if the applicant does not become a student in that time. Applications received without an official transcript(s), career essay, and/or recommendation forms will be retained for six months.

Enrolled Students with an Enrollment Interruption of Three Trimesters or Less

Students attending AdventHealth University (AHU) with an enrollment interruption of three trimesters or less are also required to submit any updated transcript(s) for additional college work completed during the enrollment interruption. A new GPA will be calculated for the student and a new admission status assigned, if necessary. Students have until the last day of the third trimester to reactivate their file but must still meet published admission deadlines to re-enroll. After the last day of the third trimester, students must reapply to the University. This applies to students accepted into General Studies or Graduate General Studies only.

Enrolled Students with an Enrollment Interruption of More than Three Trimesters

Students who interrupted their enrollment for more than three trimesters will need to reapply and will be re-evaluated by the appropriate admissions committee. Students should contact Enrollment Services for more information regarding what is required of them to reapply. Admission and registration deadlines will apply.

A hold will be placed on the student’s record to prevent registration until these requirements are met.

Program Deposit

Each applicant accepted to a degree program is expected to pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 for undergraduate programs or $500 for graduate programs to reserve his or her place in the program. The applicant’s acceptance letter will contain a deposit deadline indicating when the deposit must be received by the University. Once the student enrolls in the program, this deposit will be applied toward the student’s account. Applicants who have paid the deposit, but decide not to enroll in the program, will forfeit the deposit. If that student is admitted to the same program at a later date, he or she will be required to pay the full deposit amount again. If an applicant is admitted to a program with prerequisites in progress and becomes ineligible for admission due to his or her grades, a full refund will be provided. A program deposit is not transferable to another professional program.

Health and Immunization Requirements

A. Students in a professional program requiring clinical practice refer to the program for these requirements. 

B. Students involved in a Health and Biomedical program track or course requiring patient interactions must submit the following to Immunitrax*:

• Up to date immunizations verifying the following:  Hepatitis B, MMR, Tetanus-Diphtheria, Varicella vaccine or proof of immunity (titer).  
• Verification of tuberculosis (PPD) screening test.  If test is positive, refer to the Communicable Disease Policy for more information.
• Annual verification of the Influenza Vaccine for the current flu season (defined as October through March 31).

C. Students who wish to reside in student (University) housing must also present the following:

• Menomune/Menactra (Meningococcal Meningitis) OR.
• Sign a declination statement.

Students receive detailed instructions upon acceptance.

Mental and Physical Requirements for Applicants to Professional Programs

Applicants seeking admission to one of the AdventHealth University professional programs refer to the program for these requirements.

Readmission after Unsuccessful Progression in a Degree Program

Students who have not successfully progressed in a degree program will be withdrawn from that program, but not necessarily from the University. They must notify the program chair of their desire to be readmitted. Readmission is not automatic and is contingent upon available space. Students will be readmitted under current program policies (see individual program section in the current Academic Catalog for additional requirements and details).

Reapplication to a Degree Program

Applicants who are not admitted to a degree program during a specific admission cycle may reapply to AdventHealth University for the next admission cycle as long as they have successfully met the minimum admission requirements. Requirements for reapplication are available in the specific section that relates to each academic program. Reapplicants are expected to meet the published admission deadlines.

New Undergraduate Student Orientation

All new undergraduate students are required to complete the online AHU New Student Orientation. Orientation for students on the Orlando campus is provided as an online course through Canvas, the University’s online learning management system.  Completing New Student Orientation is mandatory and students will not be able to register for classes if they fail to complete this important requirement. Additional information regarding New Student Orientation for current students can be found at https://my.ahu.edu/university-services/new-student-orientation or by contacting Josh Garrido, Dean of Students, at 407-303-8016 or Joshua.Garrido@ahu.edu.