General Admission Information
Applications for admission to the Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Doctor of Science (DSc) programs may be obtained from the RMUoHP Admissions Office or downloaded below.

Contact Information
1662 West 820 North, Provo, Utah  84601
Phone: (801) 375-5125
Toll Free: (866) 780-4107
Fax: (801) 375-2125
email: office@rmuohp.edu

REGISTERED UNDER THE UTAH POSTSECONDARY PROPRIETARY SCHOOL ACT
(Title 53B, Chapter 5, Utah Code Annotated 1953) “Registration under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the institution. It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements. This may be done by calling the prospective school and employer.”


Admission Requirements and Guidelines
Applicants must demonstrate a previous record of successful academic achievement, clinical experience, and the motivation to pursue graduate level education. 

• Applicants applying for the Master of Science (MS) programs must possess a minimum baccalaureate degree (or documented foreign equivalent) and current U.S. licensure in the appropriate healthcare field.

• Applicants applying for Doctor of Science (DSc) degree level programs must possess a master’s degree or doctorate (or documented foreign equivalent) and current U.S. licensure in the appropriate healthcare field.

• Applicants applying for the transitional doctorate programs in Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Physical Therapy (DPT) must possess a master's degree OR baccalaureate degree (or documented foreign equivalent) as well as a current U.S. physical or occupational therapy license (as appropriate).  Applicants for the CHT elective curriculum must submit evidence of hand therapy certification; applicants for the pediatric electives must demonstrate several years of pediatric experience.

•  All registered nurses with a Master of Science degree in nursing are eligible for admission to the transitional Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Priority will be given to an Advanced Practice Nurse functioning in the role of Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Registered nurses not functioning in an advanced practice role or advance practice nurses holding a master's degree in a related field should discuss program outcomes with the graduate program director of the DNP program prior to applying so as to clarify that the program will meet their professional needs.

All applicants must submit the following items for consideration to all degree programs:

     >Application Form (Click to download form.)

     >Official transcripts from each prior undergraduate and graduate
       college or university from which a degree was earned. Degrees 
       must be from an accredited university as recognized by the U.S. 
       Department of Education.

     >Current resume (vitae) including detailed employment history,
       career history, extracurricular activities, etc.

     >Statement of Professional Goals (Click to download form).  
      This essay should indicate personal, educational, and 
      professional desires in 300-500 words.

     >Two letters of recommendation (Click to download form).  The
       recommendations are ideally from a former or current 
       employer and from a colleague or former/current faculty
       member.  For the DNP program, we strongly recommend one
       letter of recommendation from a doctorally-prepared nurse
       practitioner.  Public Law 93-380 allows students to access all
       application materials, including letters of recommendation written
       after January 1, 1975.  This law also allows students to waive
       access to their letters of recommendation.  You may indicate your
       desire to waive these rights by signing on the first page of the
       letter of recommendation form.

     >Copy of current United States healthcare license or
       certification in the appropriate area of practice (i.e., nursing,
       athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.)

     >Non-refundable application fee of $150 (check or money order
       to RMUoHP).  Late applicants must pay an additional $100 
       application fee if the application is postmarked after the 
       application deadline.       

     >Documented evidence of professional liability coverage 
       (when appropriate).

Foreign-educated Applicants
A foreign-educated applicant is defined as an applicant who has been educated outside the United States at either the professional entry level or post professional level. Foreign educated candidates must submit the required documents a minimum of six weeks prior to the published program deadline. Additionally, foreign-educated applicants must:

1. Submit a TOEFL score of at least 89 for the internet-based exam.  This is a requirement for all applicants for whom English is not an official native language. When taking the TOEFL, students should use code 5751 to have results sent directly to the University.
2. Submit an official transcript from each college or University previously attended with accompanying English translation and foreign credential evaluation. Verification of authenticity of educational transcripts is required for all education institutions outside the United States.
3. Submit transcript review by an independent credentialing agency as listed on the second page of the RMUoHP application form. RMUoHP will accept credential evaluations from other agencies in cases where credit units have previously been evaluated by other agencies resulting in U.S. licensure.  Degrees must be verified as the U.S. equivalent from a university accredited by an accrediting agency as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Prerequisites
Students must also be competent in basic Microsoft Office, email, and Internet searching. Students are required to have a valid email address and check email frequently.

All students must have a laptop for class use.  Upon admission, students receive information on obtaining computer purchase discounts or rentals.

Applicants to the Clinical Electrophysiology program must have at least 100 hours of EMG participation or observation and specific coursework; refer to the Clinical Electrophysiology curriculum for details.

Applicants to the Pediatrics program must have several years of pediatric experience.


Full Disclosure Requirement
Incomplete or falsified admissions information constitutes grounds for refusal to admit or immediate dismissal, loss of credit, and forfeiture of all tuition and fees paid.


Confidentiality
Admissions materials received by the University are kept in strict confidence. Once the application materials are received, these materials are the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant. All applicant materials are kept for one year following receipt if the student does not enroll.


Deadlines for Application
Application deadlines vary by program. A complete application must be postmarked by the application deadline.  All deadlines are posted on the individual degree links on this website.

RMUoHP reserves the right to defer admission of potentially eligible candidates to the next course start date if credentials are submitted after established deadlines or enrollment limits have been reached.


Program Cancellation or Postponement
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone a program prior to the published start date because of low enrollment.


Admissions Review Committee
The Admissions Review Committee is comprised of representation from the professional disciplines of the University’s programs. The GPD and the academic dean will evaluate the records of all applications. The VPAA will also review all applications in a program where the academic dean is the Graduate Program Director.  Applications requiring further evaluation and review will be sent to the Admissions Review Committee.  For example, occasionally students will not meet the minimum requirements for admission but are deemed worthy of consideration for admittance by the GPD.  In this circumstance, the GPD will request through the Academic Dean that the Admissions Review Committee review specific criteria and make recommendations for provisional admittance, identifying specific criteria that must be met to achieve full-time active student status.  The decision of the admissions committee is binding.


Notice of Admissions Acceptance or Denial
Within thirty days of receiving a completed application the application materials will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Director, Academic Dean, and/or the Admissions Review Committee and a letter regarding the admissions decision will be sent to the applicant from the University. Inquires are welcome and encouraged if an applicant has questions relative to the completeness of the file. The University will correspond with the applicant if the file remains incomplete for longer than thirty days. All admission decisions are final.


Non-Degree Seeking Applicants
Students who are interested in registering at RMUoHP on a non-degree-seeking basis may register for credit or audit courses on a space-available basis. Non-degree seeking students must adhere to the same admissions requirements as degree seeking students. Questions about non-degree applications should be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.


Auditing Classes and Professional Development
Students who wish to audit classes (attend but not receive credit) on a space available basis may do so after receiving course faculty member and Graduate Program Director approval. Students are assessed the same cost for tuition for auditing classes as for taking classes for credit. The student does not receive graded credit for participation in the course but will receive an AC (Audit Course designation) on their transcript.


Transfer Credits
Due to the unique nature of these curricula, transfer credits will be considered on a very limited basis. It is expected that a healthcare professional with a baccalaureate degree may have earned additional graduate credits. Graduate credits for transfer will be considered if they appropriately apply toward the degree and are approved by the Graduate Program Director and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Transferred credits may count towards graduation but not fulfill degree requirements. RMUoHP will not accept transfer credits for core courses required by the University. For credit units to be considered eligible for transfer, students must request that their transcripts be reviewed prior to program acceptance by completing the “Proposed Transfer of Credits Form" and submit it to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Transfer credit is accepted under the following conditions and stipulations:

1. The institution is accredited by a national or regional accrediting association.
2. The student submits a course description, syllabus, and notations of textbooks or materials used in the course.
3. Is a graduate course for which an equivalent grade of "B" or higher was earned.
4. A maximum of two (2) units of credit may be transferred into the Master of Science, transitional OTD and transitional DPT programs, three (3) for the transitional DNP, and a maximum of four (4) units of credit for the Doctor of Science programs.
5. The hours have been completed within five years of acceptance into the program for which the hours are requested for transfer.
6. The hours can be substituted for a course in the current curriculum.
7. Only credit units are transferred. Grades do not transfer and RMUoHP does not use grade points earned at other institutions for purposes of computing cumulative University grade point averages.

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