Admissions at a Glance
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How to Enroll:
Speak with an Admissions Advisor
Pay any applicable fees.
Provide proof of high school diploma/GED or graduation from an associate degree or higher.
Pass Physical/Mental exam by a healthcare provider.
Provide proof of health insurance.
Pass background screening and/or drug screening.
Complete all required Financial Aid docs and secure remaining balance.
Attend new student orientation
*For a complete list of admission criteria for entry to Joyce University, please consult the University Catalog.
Programs may be accredited by professional or technical organizations that may require certain minimum standards for entrance into a program in that field. To learn more, prospective students should refer to program specific requirements listed below or in the University Catalog*.
There are no additional program-specific requirements for admittance to the Associate of Science in Nursing program.
Nursing is a physically and psychologically demanding career. Potential students should consider their ability to perform the gross and fine motor skills required as well as their general state of physical and emotional health.
Important Clinical Information: Documentation of current immunization records, physical examination, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance may be required prior to admission and are required prior to registering for any course with a clinical component. Failure to provide and maintain the required documentation in the specified compliance portal, throughout the entirety of your program, may result in withdrawal from courses and/or the program. Nursing courses with a clinical component requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis testing, and current CPR Certification.
ASN Program DetailsThere are no additional program-specific requirements for admittance to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Nursing is a physically and psychologically demanding career. Potential students should consider their ability to perform the gross and fine motor skills required as well as their general state of physical and emotional health.
Important Clinical Information: Documentation of current immunization records, physical examination, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance may be required prior to admission and are required prior to registering for any course with a clinical component. Failure to provide and maintain the required documentation in the specified compliance portal, throughout the entirety of your program, may result in withdrawal from courses and/or the program. Nursing courses with a clinical component requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis testing, and current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification.
BSN Program DetailsIn addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Accelerated BSN degree program applicants are required to have:
Nursing is a physically and psychologically demanding career. Potential students should consider their ability to perform the gross and fine motor skills required as well as their general state of physical and emotional health.
Important Clinical Information: Documentation of current immunization records, physical examination, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance may be required prior to admission and are required prior to registering for any course with a clinical component. Failure to provide and maintain the required documentation in the specified compliance portal, throughout the entirety of your program, may result in withdrawal from courses and/or the program. Nursing courses with a clinical component requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis testing, and current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification.
aBSN Program DetailsIn addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the BSN and RN to BSN degree programs, applicants are required to have:
Important Clinical Information: Documentation of current immunization, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance are required after admission and prior to registering in any course with a clinical component (i.e., Nursing, OTA). It is the student’s responsibility to have proof of current health insurance and submit it as directed (i.e., upload into Complio) prior to registering in course with a clinical component. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in withdrawal from courses and/or program. This program is not available to residents of all states, please speak with Admissions to determine your eligibility for enrollment.
RN-BSN Program DetailsIn addition to applicable general requirements for admission, applicants are required to have:
Important Clinical Information: Documentation of current immunization and proof of CPR certification are required prior to enrollment in any course with a practicum component in the FNP option. Practicum sites may require current immunization and proof of CPR certification for Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader students. Immunization requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Flu Vaccination, TB test, and current CPR Certification. Practicum sites may make additional requirements. Failure to provide required documentation will prevent students from entering the practicum setting, which may result in course failure or withdrawal from a course and/or the program.
MSN Program DetailsThere are no program-specific requirements for admittance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Science program.
Important Fieldwork Information: Documentation of current immunization, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance are required after admission and prior to registering in any course with a fieldwork component (i.e., Nursing, OTA). It is the student’s responsibility to have proof of current health insurance and submit it as directed (i.e., upload into Complio) prior to registering in course with a fieldwork component. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in withdrawal from courses and/or program. OTA Courses with a Clinical/Fieldwork component requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis testing, and current CPR Certification.
This program is not available to residents of all states, please speak with an Admissions representative to determine your eligibility for enrollment.
OTA Program DetailsProvide official proof of high school transcript, or successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED), or verification of graduation from an associate degree or higher program from an accredited college or university. Acceptance of any of the documents listed above is at the sole discretion of the Institution.
Applicants who received their high school diploma in another country must submit their official high school transcripts to a foreign credentialing evaluation service. The prospective student’s evaluation must be received by the Joyce University Registrar before the student can be fully admitted and enrolled in classes. The foreign credentialing evaluation service must be approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Background screening serves as an important part of the Admissions process and is conducted on every applicant. Screenings are also used to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant. The verification may be but not limited to the following:
Joyce University will conduct background/drug screenings in compliance with all federal, state, county, and local statutes, as applicable.
Passing Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score per criteria outlined below:
Passing TEAS exam score is valid for one year from the date administered. Results from a TEAS exam proctored in a manner acceptable as determined by Joyce University within the past 12-months may be accepted. The TEAS exam may be taken three (3) times within a 12-month period.
Refer to the University Catalog for comprehensive entrance examination details.
Newly admitted students, regardless of program, are required to attend and participate in their program orientation. Students who do not participate in mandatory program orientation may forfeit their spot in the semester in which they wish to start and may need to reapply for admission.
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