Admissions

Main Campus Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

Admissions Interview

We encourage applicants to visit the campus and meet with an Admissions Representative in person. If a visit not possible, the Admissions Advisor will schedule a telephone interview with the applicant.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) Submission

Post University recommends, but does not require, that freshman applicants submit the results of an official SAT or ACT test. However, athletes planning to participate in a NCAA Division I or II athletic program must submit SAT or ACT test scores.

English and Math Course Placement: Main Campus Students

English Course Placement

First year Main Campus students are asked to complete an English placement test prior to attending a summer registration day. Their achievement on the English placement test assesses whether students should be placed into either ENG 107: The Power of Words or ENG 110: College Writing. Students who do not take the English placement test will be automatically placed into ENG 107 during their first semester.

*Both ENG 107 and ENG 110 will count as three credit courses on a student's degree plan.

Math Course Placement

First year Main Campus students are asked to complete a math placement exam prior to attending a summer registration day. Their achievement on the Math placement exam helps the math faculty identify the correct MAT course placement.

Main Campus Honors Program Admissions Requirements

Admission to the Honors Program is highly selective.  For consideration to the Honors Program, applicants must have a high school or college GPA of at least 3.25. In addition, applicants must complete the Honors Program Application as well as submit a short writing sample and provide two written recommendations from teachers, counselors, coaches, and/or employers.

Main Campus Graduate Admissions Requirements

Post University offers an on-campus graduate degree in Master of Business Administration. The program is offered in an accelerated format and is taught by scholarly practitioners. Classes will run provided there is a minimum enrollment for each program.

Applicants seeking to apply for admission to the Main Campus Graduate program must provide a complete admissions application and proof of undergraduate graduation or equivalent.  Post University strongly recommends an admissions interview.   

Application for Graduate Admissions

All graduate applicants for admission (e.g., transfer, Military, international) must submit an application to the Office of Admissions and return other required materials to the address below. Along with submitting an application, applicants will need to:

•  Have official transcripts from all colleges/universities sent to address below.
•  If an applicant's GPA is below a 3.0, they will be asked to provide a personal statement describing qualifications for Post's graduate program (250-500 words typed).
•  Submission a letter of recommendation; this can be academic or professional.
•  It is recommended that applicants visit our campus and meet with an Admissions Representative in person.
•  A recommendation from an Admissions Representative and Program Chair are required for admittance.
•  International Graduate applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. TOEFL scores should be 80 or higher. IELTS scores should be 6.5 or higher.
•  Transfer applicants may be eligible to transfer in up to 9 credits from an accredited graduate program.

Please send the completed application and all other required materials to:

Post University Main Campus Graduate Admissions
800 Country Club Road
Waterbury, Connecticut 06723-2540
Telephone: 800-345-2562 Fax: 203.841.1161
Email: [email protected]

Accelerated Degree Program Admissions Requirements

Students are encouraged to complete the Professional College Advisory Session and have a telephone interview with their admissions advisor. In some instances, a video interview may be required.

An applicant seeking to apply for admissions to an Accelerated Degree Program online undergraduate program must be a high school graduate or meet one of the following requirements:

• Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalent diploma.
• Possess a home study certificate or transcript from a home study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by the applicant's home state, and they must be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state.

Post University will accept attestation as proof of graduation. Prospective nursing students have different requirements. Please refer to Accelerated Degree Program - American Sentinel School of Nursing Admissions Policy for more details. In addition to attestation Post University may request any proof of graduation as outlined by the U. S. Department of Education.

Types of documentation include:

• An official high school transcript with proof of graduation. 
• A copy of Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED), including scores, or certificate issued by the State. 
• A copy of service members' DD214 or Enlisted Records Brief (ERB), showing graduation from high school or equivalent. 
• A copy of service members' Joint Services Transcript (JST), for applicants not applying for Federal Title IV Financial Aid. Service members applying for Federal Title IV Aid must provide applicable proof of high school graduation, listed within these requirements. 
• Copy of a high school diploma.  
• An official home school transcript. 
• An official Associate Degree transcript. 
• Official documentation of successful completion of at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours that does not result in an associate degree but is acceptable toward a bachelor's degree at any institution. 
• Official documentation of enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with at least 60 semester or trimester hours or 72 quarter credit hours successfully completed, including credits transferred into the bachelor's degree program.

Post University relies on the students' attestation of high school completion and will not mandate a separate document for all students. 

If for any reason, the attestation of high school graduation or GED completion false or untrue, the student will not have met an admissions requirement and will no longer be a regular student and will be subject to immediate dismissal.  Further, if the attestation is false or untrue, Post University may return disbursements of Title IV financial aid and state or institutional financial aid on the student's behalf to the appropriate source. The student will be responsible to Post University for all money it may refund.

English Course Placement
First year online (ADP) students are asked to complete an English placement test. Their achievement on the English placement test assesses whether students should be placed into either ENG 107: The Power of Words or ENG 110: College Writing. Students who do not take the English placement test will be automatically placed into ENG 107 during the next applicable term.

*Both ENG 107 and ENG 110 will count as three credit courses on a student's degree plan.

Accelerated Degree Program Graduate Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the graduate programs must submit the following:

• A graduate application.
• An official transcript with a conferred bachelor's degree in a related field. (See Chart Below for Details)
• An official graduate degree transcript will be acceptable in lieu of a bachelor's degree transcript.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher must provide:

• One letter of recommendation required, 2 suggested.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 must provide:

• One letter of recommendation required, 2 suggested.
• A personal statement.
• Permission from the Dean.

Program specific prerequisites:

In addition to the requirements stated above, the programs listed in the chart below have additional experiential admissions requirements. Post University feels strongly that students possessing real world experience elevate course and program dialogue and lead to a more meaningful learning experience. Relevant experience encompasses anything from part- or full-time employment to internships, research projects, and publications. Applicants with less work experience, but otherwise exceptional applications will receive consideration for admission. Students must provide resumes, transcripts, or other acceptable documentation to support the experiential requirements. Your Admissions Advisor will provide additional information on the types of experiential experiences that are acceptable. 

American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Science Admission Requirements

Applicants to the nursing and healthcare programs must submit the following:

• A completed application.
• Driver's license showing proof of residence that matches address provided on application showing residence in an approved state.
• A copy of the applicant's active and unencumbered U.S. RN license.
  • If the applicant does not hold a U.S. RN license, a Validation of Licensure Report is required that shows evidence that the applicant is legally authorized to practice as a professional nurse in the geographical area in which he/she works. CGFNS is an agency that can provide documentation acceptable to American Sentinel College of Health Science.
• Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. Your nursing education must be from a state board of nursing approved school of nursing, hospital school of nursing, or an associate, bachelors, or master's degree nursing program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel College of Health Science.
  • * Unofficial copies may be submitted for the purposes of evaluation and acceptance but must contain proof of minimum degree conferral and minimum GPA. If the unofficial transcript does not have completion or conferral status, the applicant must also provide a copy of their diploma. Official copies of transcripts with degree conferral date and minimum GPA must be received by the Registrar's Office by the end of the first 8-week term. If the applicant fails to submit such official documents on time, he or she will be disallowed from starting future courses until the official transcripts are received, and subsequently be withdrawn for failing to provide them.

• The GPA requirements for each program of study are listed below:

*Please note that applicants educated outside the U.S. will need to provide an Academic Report from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization, Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.(AICE) member organization, The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP) member organization, or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certificate stating that the nursing education you received meets the GPA requirements as noted in the table above and that the education is comparable to that obtained by a graduate of a U.S. nursing school. To receive transfer credits for courses from institutions outside the United States, your NACES, AICE, TAICEP or CGFNS evaluation will need an approved course-by-course academic report. This report must be submitted at the time of evaluation in order for the transfer credits to be considered.

In addition to the items above, applicants to all nursing and healthcare programs with the exception of the RN to BSN program must submit the following:

• A résumé, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.
• Detailed personal statement discussing each of the items below (approximately 3-4 paragraphs or 300 words)
  • Your professional background and accomplishments
  • Why this program is a good fit for your interests and academic goals
  • Your plans for balancing work, school, and life
  • Your future career goals and how the program will help you achieve these goals

Program Specific Requirements

Early Admission to the RN to Bachelor of Science Nursing Program (RN to BSN)

Early admission is for graduates of Associate Degree Nursing (ASN/ADN or diploma) programs to begin the RN to BSN program prior to passing the NCLEX-RN.

Program requirements:

• Enroll within four months of graduation with an ASN/ADN or Nursing Diploma
• Have not yet taken the NCLEX-RN^®
• Letters of recommendation from director or dean of ASN/ADN program verifying aptitude to be successful on the NCLEX-RN^® exam and in the RN to BSN program
• Meet all other requirements for admission to the RN to BSN program with exception of an active and unencumbered U.S. RN license.

If approved by the Dean, Nursing and Healthcare Programs or their designee, applicants are conditionally admitted to the RN to Bachelor of Science Nursing program. Students admitted under this policy may take only one course at a time and may earn a maximum of six credits (BSN405 and BSN410) before they must provide evidence of having earned their registered nurse (RN) licenses. Students must submit proof of their active and unrestricted RN license by the end of their second term/course. A registration hold will be placed on all students admitted under this policy that prevents them for registering for additional courses until the license requirements has been met. Students who fail to provide this information will not be allowed to continue in the program until this requirement is met. Students who fail the NCLEX-RN^® exam the first time they take it will not be allowed to enroll in any additional courses until the licensure requirement is met. Early Admission is not available for the RN to BSN Powered by SIMPath^® program. Early admission candidates will not be refunded for courses taken if they do not pass their NCLEX-RN.

Additional Doctoral Program Considerations:

If the master's degree is in a discipline other than nursing, applicant may be considered for entrance into the DNP executive leadership or the DNP informatics leadership specialization using one of two options, both of which require completion of 400 hours of post-baccalaureate practice hours in addition to the 600 practice hours required to complete the DNP degree:

Option A - Students earn an MSN degree upon completion of all MSN requirements.

Applicant's graduate degree transcripts are evaluated for deficiencies against American Sentinel's current CCNE- accredited MSN program. A degree plan is created for the applicant that includes courses required for American Sentinel's MSN program that have not received transfer credit. Examples of these courses include:

• N512 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• N515PE Research Design (3 credits)
• N521 Advanced Pharmacology (3 credits)
• N522PE Advanced Physical Assessment (3 credits)

In addition to the courses above, students are required to complete 400 practice hours.

Upon successful completion of 36 credit hours and 400 practice hours (minimum 18 credits in residence and 18 additional graduate-level transfer credits) students will be awarded an MSN and will be admitted to the DNP program.

Upon completion of the graduation requirements students will be awarded a DNP degree.

Students in this option will have successfully completed 1000 post-baccalaureate practice hours when they are awarded the DNP degree.

Option B - Students do not earn an MSN degree upon completion of all DNP program Executive Leadership or Informatics specialization requirements.

Applicants must complete a three-course bridge program and 400 practice hours:

• N501PE Advanced Practice Role Development
• N505PE Theoretical Foundations
• N515PE Research Design

Applicants are required to complete the bridge courses and the 400 practice hours before they can register for N740PE DNP Project I. Students will be placed in a Practicum Workroom which supports applicants' completion of the required 400 practice hours. Additional fees apply to completion of these practice hours.

Upon completion of the required bridge courses and all requirements of the DNP program, students will be awarded a DNP degree. Students in this option will have successfully completed 1000 post-baccalaureate practice hours before they are awarded the DNP degree.

Post Eagle (Military) Program Additional Admissions Requirements

Post University military benefits extend to active, reservists, and veterans of the Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy and their eligible family members as well as civilian employees of the Department of Defense. Online and on campus requirements are as follows:

• Active duty service members must provide a Joint Service Transcript (JST), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), active duty orders, or a current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
• Honorably discharged veterans must provide DD214 including honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. Students providing Certificate of Eligibility (COE) can use this in lieu of a DD214.
• Eligible dependents of active and honorably discharged services members 24 years of age and under who are not married or have children must provide qualifying service members JST, CCAF, active duty orders, LES or DD214 and a copy of their birth certificate to prove relationship.
• Eligible spouses of active and honorably discharged service members who are currently married must provide qualifying service members JST, CCAF, active duty orders, LES or DD214 and marriage certificate.
• Department of Defense civilians must provide employment verification or a current paystub. 

International Admissions Requirements 

Post University welcomes international applicants.  Prospective international applicants seeking enrollment into a bachelor or master's level program must submit an application and copies of official secondary and/or college transcripts.  All foreign documents must be in English and receive an evaluation to ensure the applicant meets United States educational standards.

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency for admissions into bachelor and master's level degree programs. Proof of English language proficiency is demonstrated by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores. The following chart provides the minimum scores required for admissions into the designated degree level.

Student Visa Requirements and F-1 Process for Main Campus Students

To obtain a student visa the applicant must provide a copy of his/her passport information page with photograph, complete the  Declaration of Finances form, and provide proof of financial resources through bank statements, a letter of government scholarship award, or letter of employer sponsorship.  The date of the documentation must be within six months of the time of application.

*Nurse Practitioner applicants must score a minimum 26 on the speaking section of the TOEFL.

Nursing Students

Applicants who were educated outside of the United States are required to provide an academic report (evaluation) showing their nursing education is comparable to one earned in the US and is taught in English. This report must also show they earned a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for the BSN program and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the MSN and DNP programs.  A certificate from CGFNS is not acceptable unless it shows all the requirements above.

Below is a list of organizations who we accept international evaluations from.  Costs vary as well as expedited services.

NACES - National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

AICE - The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

TAICEP - The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals

CGFNS - Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools

For Post University to evaluate an applicant's request for transfer credits from institutions outside the United States, they must submit a NACES, AICE, TAICEP or CGFNS evaluation including a course-by-course academic report from one of the organizations listed above.   This report is required at the time of evaluation for the transfer credits to be considered.

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency for admissions into bachelor, master's, or doctoral level degree programs by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores to prove English language proficiency. The following chart provides the minimum scores required for admissions into the designated degree level.

*Nurse Practitioner applicants must score a minimum of 26 on the speaking section of the TOEFL.

F-1 Visa Process

Upon acceptance and receipt of the Declaration of Finances, Post University will issue a Form I-­‐20/Certificate of Eligibility, which the applicant uses to apply for a United States F-­1 student visa. Post University links to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for electronic tracking of international students.  Please note that applicants must pay the SEVIS I-­901 fee and the DS-­‐160 visa application processing fee to DHS prior to applying for a visa.  The process of applying for and receiving an F-­1 visa varies from country to country and may take as long as three months.

The issuance of Form I-­20 and F-1 student visa constitutes a legal agreement with the United States.   The definition of an F-­1 student is a non-­‐immigrant who is pursuing a full course of study towards an educational or professional objective at an institution in the United States. Once the educational or professional objective is met, the United States expects the student to return the F-­1 student the United States expects the student to return to his/her residence abroad.

The F-­1 student agrees to comply with the following requirements:

• Maintain full-­‐time enrollment except during the summer vacation period.  Full-­time enrollment is a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
• Maintain enough financial support for the duration of the course of study.
• Follow the procedures to transfer schools, change educational levels and/or majors, or extend his/her program.
• Engage in employment in the United States only with the express authorization of a designated school official (DSO).
• Post University restricts employment to the University or its contracted services.
• Report all changes in status, including address, within 10 days to Office of International Admissions.

Upon completion, the applicant must mail (or email) the application, with all documentation to:

Readmission

 Undergraduate Certificate Programs Admissions Requirements

Applicants to an undergraduate certificate program must meet and maintain the same admissions criteria appropriate to the program of study that grants the certificate.

Graduate Certificate Programs Admissions Requirements

Applicants to a graduate certificate program must meet and maintain the same admissions criteria appropriate to the program of study that grants the certificate with the exception to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Certificate. IPC Certificate applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a health care-related field (public health, nursing, dietetics, microbiology etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale), as shown on the applicant's college transcript. IPC Certificate students must meet all other admission requirements stated in the Master of Science in Nursing requirements with the exception of the degree requirements and the RN License requirement.

Applicants may not transfer any credits into a certificate program.