Competitive Programs

Competitive programs requiring separate applications are listed below.

The program application, $20 nonrefundable application fee, high school transcript/home school transcript/High School Equivalency Exam scores, placement scores, (ACT/SAT/ COMPASS/ACCUPLACER, etc.) Note: Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology majors do not accept COMPASS or ACCUPLACER scores, college transcript (if applicable), and any other required information must be on file by the deadline date listed on the program application.

The credentials are collected by the Office of Admissions and are submitted to the appropriate selection committee for consideration. Any application received after that date will be considered only on a space-available basis. All applicants are notified by letter concerning their admission status to the program. Selection criteria are based primarily on academic background with some flexibility concerning life experience and training. Strong mathematics and science background is highly recommended. Consideration will be given to students who have successfully completed college coursework. Students with a college cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 must remedy this situation before they can be eligible for admission to the programs. Students who have completed a High School Equivalency Exam must show evidence of successful completion of required prerequisite courses.

The deadline for the competitive programs are as follows:

(*NOTE: This major is affiliated with United Hospital Center (UHC) and WVU Hospitals (WVUH). Students must attend interviews and respond to emails directly from UHC and WVUH Radiologic Technology program.)

For all other competitive programs preference will be given to those students who meet the deadline dates. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the class is filled. Application deadlines for each program are listed on the individual program application as well as on the general admissions application.

Each competitive program has a separate application and a $20 nonrefundable application fee. All documents must be on file by the deadline. All applications of persons interested in the specific programs will be given every consideration in the selection process.

See specific program requirements in the ‘Program of Study’ section of the catalog, or go to our website www.pierpont.edu or students should check with the coordinators of the programs for other specific requirements.