Admission and Regulations

General Requirements

Students may enroll in a program leading to a degree or a certificate of training. Admission requirements vary according to the program. Many programs only admit students during fall semester. Prospective students should refer to specific requirements for the program of choice.

An applicant’s registration and class attendance are considered his or her agreement to comply with University rules and regulations as published in the bulletins and other official publications, including amendments and revisions made during the student’s continued enrollment.

APPLICATION
Application materials should be requested from the program of choice, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.

Admissions contact information:

Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
Website: www.emoryaaprogram.org
Phone number: 404.727.5910

Medical Imaging Program
Website: www.radiology.emory.edu/medimag
Phone number: 404.712.1160

Ophthalmic Technology Program
Website: www.eyecenter.emory.edu/masters_medical_science.htm
Phone number: 404.778.4738

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Website: www.rehabmed.emory.edu/pt/
Phone number: 404.727.4002

Physician Assistant Program
Website: www.emorypa.org/
Phone number: 404.727.7857

APPLICATION FEE
The following nonrefundable application fees must accompany the application for admission:

A check or money order payable to Emory University should be mailed with the application materials to the address shown on the application.

Applications must be received by the date indicated in the specific requirements for the program of choice.

TRANSCRIPT
An official transcript of the applicant’s record at each school he or she has attended must be sent directly to the program office (or to the Office of Medical Education and Student Affairs) from the registrars at those schools. See the individual programs for further information. This requirement also applies to transcripts of applicants who have attended class in other divisions of Emory University. Transcripts issued to students must be sealed.

MEDICAL HISTORY REPORT AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM
A recent medical history report and physical examination recorded on University forms is required upon acceptance to the University. Students may not register until these reports are on file with the Emory University Student Health Service.

A new medical history report and physical examination form are required for reenrollment after an attendance lapse of one year or more. For readmission after withdrawal for medical reasons, clearance by designated University health officials is required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Qualified international students may be admitted in limited numbers to most programs. In addition to the documents required of all applicants, an international student must also furnish the following:

1. In the case of an applicant from a non-English-speaking country, evidence from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, of a minimum score of 600 on the written exam, and a minimum score of 250 on the computerized Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); applicants to the physical therapy program must also have a satisfactory score on the Test of Spoken English (TSE);
2. A statement from a responsible person certifying that the applicants financial resources are sufficient to meet the necessary expenses; and
3. A statement from a qualified physician describing any emotional or physical illnesses suffered by the applicant during the preceding five years, or certifying freedom from such illnesses. Some programs require additional examinations and/or supporting documentation.

Admission of a student is subject to the discretion of the executive associate dean of the Office of Medical Education and Student Affairs and the director of admissions. Additional academic requirements for admission to each program are given in the catalog section describing that program.

Applications must be accompanied by official records from all schools attended. Such original documents, if not in English, should be accompanied by an authenticated English translation and should show dates of attendance, level of study, list of subjects, time devoted to each subject, examination grades for final average, an explanation of the grading system used, and scholastic rank among students in the applicant’s graduating class. Diplomas or certificates for qualifying examinations taken by the applicant also must be presented.

If accepted, the applicant will receive an official letter certifying admission and containing information on registration and pertinent dates. Prospective students should make no plans to leave their country until they have received a letter of acceptance and form I-20 or IAP-66 from the University division in which admission is sought. Except for the summer semester, each international student is required by U.S. immigration laws to register for at least twelve hours of course study for each semester in residence.

For more information, visit the International Student Scholar Programs at www.emory.edu.ISSP, or call 404.727.3300.

SPECIAL STANDING
Individuals who wish to take courses in allied health but who are not candidates for a degree or certificate in an allied health program or who do not have other Emory student status, may be admitted as students in special standing in a specific program with approval from the program. Admission as a student in special standing does not assure later admission or readmission as a degree or certificate candidate. When a student in special standing is admitted or readmitted to candidacy, credits for coursework and residency taken in special standing may be counted toward degree or certificate requirements only with written approval by the program director and the dean. Special standing coursework approved to count toward degree or certificate requirements will be included in computing cumulative grade point averages (GPA).

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND INTENT TO MATRICULATE
The applicant will be notified of acceptance or rejection as promptly as possible after the admissions committee takes action on his or her application. Applicants are required to notify the program in writing of their intent to accept the position
offer.

Technical Standards
Each program has developed physical, cognitive, and behavioral standards that represent the minimum requirements for the satisfactory completion of all aspects of the curriculum and the development of professional attributes. Technical standards specific to each health professions program are included in the section of the bulletin describing that program.

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