Admissions

Health & Immunization Requirements

Annual influenza immunization

All students are required to receive an influenza vaccination during the flu season (November through March). Students are responsible for the cost of this vaccination. Any student who does not comply with this requirement will not be allowed to participate in an educational experience at Cleveland Clinic. Students will be asked to show proof of vaccination during the onboarding process.

Other immunizations and requirements

In addition to receiving an annual influenza vaccination, students should be aware of requirements for other tests and immunizations including a negative TB test and proof of immunization for varicella, MMR, hepatitis B, and T-dap.

Each School of Health Professions program may establish additional immunization requirements. As with the influenza vaccination, students may request a medical or religious exemption to these requirements by contacting the Director of Student/Learner Health.

Exemptions

Students enrolled in a School of Health Professions program may receive a medical exemption for immunization requirements when receiving the vaccine is contraindicated.

Medical exemption requests must be made by the student to the Office of the Registrar at SOHPRegistrar@ccf.org or 216.444.5678.

Students requesting a religious exemption may request an exemption form from the Registrar’s office. The student will be notified in writing of the decision regarding their request. If an exemption to obtaining the influenza vaccine is granted, the student must resubmit a request for exemption each year.

Additional Requirements

Background check

All accepted students are required to undergo a criminal background check during the onboarding process. A positive finding does not necessarily mean the individual is unable to participate in the program. If a background check yields a positive finding, the School of Health Professions will consult with Cleveland Clinic Protective Services to determine whether the student will be permitted to participate in the education program for which they are enrolled.

Drug screen

For most School of Health Professions programs, drug testing is not a requirement for admission. Applicants should be aware that this policy may change at any time. Those interested in applying to a program should carefully review the program-specific section of the school catalog to learn about specific drug screen requirements for that program.

Health insurance

All students enrolled in a program under the School of Health Professions are expected to be covered by health insurance for their entire duration of training and are responsible for obtaining and covering the cost associated with coverage. Students are responsible for medical expenses related to disease or injury incurred that are not covered by health insurance.

Instructional language

Program instruction within the School of Health Professions occurs in English. The school does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Applicants whose native language is not English may be required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) as part of the admission process. Program-specific requirements are provided in program sections of the school catalog. Applicants will be provided with the school’s DI code to submit TOEFL scores during the admissions process.

International applicants

Cleveland Clinic and the School of Health Professions are unable to sponsor visas for international learners.

Late enrollment

The School of Health Professions does not allow late enrollment into any of its programs.

Liability insurance

Students enrolled Cleveland Clinic’s School of Health Professions are covered under Cleveland Clinic’s general liability insurance when participating in activities that constitute a part of their educational program. Students may choose to purchase additional student professional liability insurance coverage from a provider of their choosing and at their own expense. Student policies are available at a low cost. Cleveland Clinic does not endorse any insurance provider for students who choose to secure their own policy.

Minimum education requirements for admission

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Some programs may have additional post-secondary education and certification requirements for admission. Those interested in a program should carefully review additional admissions requirements in the respective program’s portion of the school catalog.

Applicants are required to provide proof of education and/or certification upon applying to a program. An official transcript must be submitted to show evidence of graduation and will include the name of the institution, city, state, and graduation year.

Readmission policy

Students who withdraw from the School of Health Professions (SOHP) while in good academic standing may reapply for admission to the SOHP. Students who are readmitted to a program must meet the matriculation and graduation requirements in place at the time of the readmission.

Students who wish to reapply for admission to the SOHP after an academic dismissal must meet with the Program Director of the program to which they are applying for advisement. The Program Director will explain readmission criteria (if applicable) and graduation requirements applicable at the time of reapplication and will assist the student with formulating a plan for academic success if readmitted. The student must also meet with the SOHP registrar to discuss applicable Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for the individual student's situation prior to applying for readmission.

Students who wish to reapply for admission to the SOHP after a non-academic dismissal are generally not eligible to reapply for admission to the SOHP. Students wishing to apply for readmission after a non-academic dismissal may petition for readmission after one year from the date of dismissal by submitting a letter of petition addressed to the readmissions committee. The letter must include a plan for successful remediation of deficiencies leading to the initial dismissal. The letter must also be accompanied by a statement of support for the students’ readmission from a faculty member of the program to which the student is reapplying. Letters of petition must be received at least 90 days prior to the application deadline of the program to which the student wishes to enter. Petition submission does not guarantee readmission.

Individual programs may have additional restrictions on readmission due to the nature of the individual program and programmatic accreditation requirements.

Technology requirements

To be successful, students must possess basic skills proficiency with technology and have access to a computer (desktop or laptop) with the minimum system requirements below.

Operating systems

• Windows 7 and newer
• MacOS-based devices are not recommended

Mobile operating system

• Native App Support

Processor

• Minimum Intel i5 10th generation (five-digit number after i5 starts with 10)
• Recommended Intel i5 11th generation (five-digit number after i5 starts with 11)

Hard drive

• Minimum 256GB (can be traditional spinning disk or SSD)
• Recommended 512GB

RAM

• Minimum 8GB
• Recommended 16GB

Internet speed

• Minimum of 512kbps

Other features

• Web camera and microphone recommended (required for students enrolled in distance education courses with a live lecture component).

Please see program-specific information for additional requirements.

All program applications and supplemental documents are submitted electronically through the Student Information System (SIS) utilized by the School of Health Professions, Campus Cafe.

Each program establishes criteria for admission and outlines application materials required to be considered for acceptance. Please refer to the program-specific admission and application procedures section of the school catalog

Disclosures

• Student Immunizations
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Transfer of Credit
• Withdrawal Policy
• Refund Policy
• Grievance Policy and Procedure