Policies and Deadlines for Enrollment

Applications:

Application for an Associate of Health Programs including Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Surgery Technologist

  • Students who have not already completed the W.R.I. program do not need to fill out an application. CSC will work in conjunction with the Dartmouth Health/W.R.I. program administration to gather and complete all application materials.
  • Please see the specific information on Professional Learning Credits

Application for an Associate of Health Programs including Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Surgery Technologist for students who have completed the W.R.I. program at Dartmouth Health

  • Colby-Sawyer accepts the Common Application as well as our online application
  • Please see the specific information on Professional Learning Credits

Application for the R.N. to B.S., R.R.T. to B.S. or B.S. in Health Studies programs

  • Colby-Sawyer accepts the Common Application as well as our online application for undergraduate programs.
  • For A.B.S.N., M.S.N., M.B.A. and Nursing Post-Master’s Certificate, please use our online application

R.N. to B.S. Additional Admission Requirements

  • Associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program
  • Valid and active Registered Nursing license
  • Please see the specific major requirements for information on conditional acceptance
  • Please see the specific information on Professional Learning Credits

R.R.T. to B.S. Additional Admission Requirements

  • Associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Valid and active Respiratory Therapy license
  • Please see the specific major requirements for information on conditional acceptance
  • Please see the specific information on Professional Learning Credits

B.S. Health Studies Additional Admission Requirements

  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Valid and active professional license or certification (optional)
  • Please see the specific major requirements for information on conditional acceptance
  • Please see the specific information on Professional Learning Credits

   A.B.S.N. Additional Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
  • Please see the specific information on Professional Learning Credits

Master of Science in Nursing Additional Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
  • Completion of college-level statistics course (C grade or higher)
  • Valid and active Registered Nursing license
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Official transcripts from all schools attended

Nursing Post-Master’s Certificate Additional Admission Requirements

  • Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
  • Completion of college-level statistics course (C grade or higher)
  • Valid and active Registered Nursing license

Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all secondary schools attended. If you have a college degree, we have the option to waive this requirement. All post-secondary transcripts are required. Final official transcripts from all post-secondary schools will need to be received by Colby-Sawyer Operations before student enrolls.

Recommendations

Although letters of recommendation are considered optional for most of our undergraduate majors, one may be requested of a student if additional information is needed to make an accurate admission decision. Letters of recommendation are required for nursing graduate program applicants only.

International Students

  • International Students who are in the United States on an F1 visa may not participate in online degrees.
  • International students who are in the United States on a work visa must contact their Human Resource representative at their place of employment to determine if they are eligible to take online courses.
  • Students who hold a green card are considered a lawful permanent resident of the United States; therefore, they are allowed to live, work and study in the United States without prior authorization.