Admissions
Admission to the Program
Each program in the College of Allied Health Sciences administers its own application process. Use the program links listed below to learn about prerequisite courses, application materials, and important deadlines.
Since only a limited number of places are available in these programs, students should complete the application process by the date indicated. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be made prior to registration for the succeeding semester and/or summer school term unless otherwise indicated.
Admission Deadlines
The schedule of application deadline dates for each department in the College of Allied Health Sciences is shown below.
| Program | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| AuD, Audiology | February 1 |
| MS, Clinical Counseling | May 15 (fall semester) October 20 (spring semester) |
| BS, Clinical Laboratory Science | February 1 |
| MS, Communication Sciences and Disorders | January 15 |
| PhD, Counselor Preparation and Research | March 15 (fall semester) October 1 (spring semester) May 5 (summer 1/11-week sessions) June 15 (summer 2 session) |
| MS, Health Informatics and Information Management | May 1 (fall semester) October 15 (spring semester) |
| BS, Health Information Management and BS, Health Services Management | February 1 |
| BS, Nutrition and Dietetics | February 1 |
| MS, Nutrition | August 1 |
| MS, Occupational Therapy | October 15 |
| MS, Physician Assistant Studies | September 1 |
| DPT, Physical Therapy | September 15 |
| MS, Rehabilitation Counseling | March 1 (fall semester) October 1 (spring semester) |
| PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences | Rolling |
| BS, Rehabilitation Services | February 15 (fall semester) September 30 (spring semester) |
| BS, Speech and Hearing Sciences | February 3 |
Admission to the University
Students applying for admission to the professional and graduate level programs of the College of Allied Health Sciences must be fully admitted to the university. Application to the university is a separate process; students should contact the ECU Office of Admissions or the ECU Graduate School for application materials and procedures. Admission to the university, however, does not guarantee admission to a program. Students must also complete the application process as specified by the departments.
Residents of North Carolina will be given preference in admission to all programs of the College of Allied Health Sciences.
East Carolina University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admissions and financial aid regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age or handicap. The University is committed to attracting candidates who will help to make the population of health care professionals more representative of the national population.