International College of Health Sciences, Boynton Beach, FL

Admission Requirements and Procedures

Requirements for admission to programs with a Distance Education component are the same as admission requirements for on-campus courses.

To be considered for enrollment in any college program, the applicant must:

1. Be 18 years or older.
2. Submit a completed admissions application.
3. Pay a $150 non-refundable* application fee.
4. Complete an interview questionnaire or interview with an enrollment specialist.
5. Provide documentation that you meet one of the following academic qualifications:
   1. Has a high school diploma.
   2. Has a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma.
   3. Has completed homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law.
   4. Has an earned Associate degree or higher.
   5. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and translated by a NACES or AICE evaluating agency and be equivalent to one of the above academic qualifications. SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have a custom application for ICHS that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. To access the application, please use the following link: SpanTran Application - International College of Health Sciences.
6. Provide verification of identity (Driver’s license, social security card).
7. Complete a Notarized ID form.
8. Complete the Distance Education Readiness Assessment.
9. Sign the Pre-Enrollment packet.
10. Secure your chosen financial option with the Office of Financial Services.
11. Sign the enrollment agreement.

Please refer to the college catalog for more information.

Note: International College of Health Sciences reserves the right to deny enrollment if the College deems that an applicant’s Proof of Graduation cannot be authenticated or verified.

*Application fee is refundable if the applicant cancels the agreement in writing within 3 days of payment.

Program Requirements

Certain programs may have additional prerequisite requirements before an applicant may start classes. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, entrance exams, externship requirements, drug screening, background investigations, health and immunization requirements, previous professional licensure requirements, and prerequisite course work. Some programs and courses may require applicants and students to demonstrate certain skills necessary for higher course work.

The College reserves the right to require evidence of the successful completion of English language proficiency and remedial course work as a prerequisite to select courses and programs.

In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, please note additional program-specific admission requirements:

All Programs

1. 1. Provide Official college transcripts for all courses approved for transfer.

Master of Science in Nursing

1. 1. Provide Official College transcript showing coursework from a bachelor's degree in a health-related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
   2. Provide documentation of your Unencumbered Registered Nurse license.

The Bachelor of Science RN to BSN

1. 1. Provide Official college transcripts for an Associate Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1. 1. Provide official transcript for an associate degree or higher in a health-related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

The Associate of Science Diagnostic Sonography

1. 1. Complete a program interview.

Orientation

Prior to the beginning of each program, new students must successfully complete an orientation course. The course will help you get acquainted with the online course environment and student support resources.