All students who need to request transcripts from their high school or any colleges attended may click on the link below to download a Transcript Request Letter that will help expedite this critical step.

We invite you to schedule a campus tour to meet us personally. We're happy to put you in touch with students, faculty and program directors. You can learn more about scheduling a tour at JCHS by clicking here.

When you decide to become a Jefferson College student, your first step will be to apply, and you may be interested to see if you qualify for our merit-based scholarships and grants. These are based upon your transfer GPA or your high school GPA and your SAT or ACT scores (a transcript request letter can be downloaded below). Use our scholarship calculator to get an early idea of the amount you could receive when your previous coursework has been verified. Jefferson College of Health Sciences uses a rolling admissions basis, meaning applications are received throughout the academic year. Review of completed applications begins on September 1, and to ensure placement within a program, class availability, and residence hall placement, applications should be received as soon as possible.

We look forward to getting to know you and introducing you to the opportunities available to you at JCHS!

• A high school graduate within the past three years
• The following classes must be completed with a "C? or better: 
  - Four years of English
  - Two years of college preparatory math including Algebra I and Algebra II or Geometry
  - Two years of college preparatory science including Biology and Chemistry
• SAT or ACT scores (SAT Code/5099, ACT Code/4367)

• The online application.
• High school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT Scores.
• Any additional program-specific requirements.

• A student who has completed a secondary school education in a home school environment that qualifies as an exemption from compulsory attendance requirements under state law.
• The following classes must be completed with a ?C? or better:
  - Four years of English
  - Two years of college preparatory math including Algebra I and Algebra II or Geometry
  - Two years of college preparatory science including Biology and Chemistry
• SAT or ACT scores (SAT Code/5099, ACT Code/4367)

• The online application.
• The JCHS Official Home School Transcript form.
• Public or Private high school transcripts if applicable.
• GED if applicable.
• SAT and/or ACT scores.
• Any additional program-specific requirements.

• The holder of a high school diploma or GED
• A student who has completed at least one semester of college coursework
• Academic coursework that includes:
  - English
  - Algebra
  - Biology and Chemistry or Anatomy & Physiology
• If you hold a bachelors degree, high school transcripts are not required.

A student will receive credit for those courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university that are comparable to Jefferson courses and in which at least a "C" grade was earned. Our Registrar authorizes evaluations of each transcript on an individual basis, and prospective students will receive a "Transfer Credit Evaluation" from the Office of Admissions.  The Registrar determines transfer courses that meet Jefferson's general education requirements. The director of the program for which you apply will evaluate program-specific courses.

• The holder of a GED, or
• The holder of a high school diploma from a date prior to the past three years.
• For Non-Traditional Students, Jefferson College of Health Sciences recommends one semester of the following college coursework:
  - English
  - Algebra 
  - Biology and Chemistry or Anatomy & Physiology

• An online application.
• High school transcripts and/or copy of GED.
• Transcripts from any other institution attended.
• Any additional program-specific requirements.

• An applicant who seeks to take one or two classes at Jefferson College of Health Sciences without applying to a degree program is a Non Degree-Seeking Student.

• An online application.

• An online application
• High school transcripts or copy of GED
• College transcripts from all institutions attended
• Any additional program-specific requirements.

Some of our professional programs have additional requirements that are beyond the scope of the requirements for admittance to the college. The list below explains these requirements. If your intended program of study is not listed, there are no additional requirements to be met, beyond the college admission requirements.

Check back to see more additional requirements as they become available.

Nursing Associate Degree

The ADN program will close after the May 2010 class graduates. Applications for the traditional, two-year program will be accepted through July 2008 or until the class is full. Applications for the LPN Mobility Program and the Accelerated Track for Respiratory Therapist and Paramedics will be accepted through April 2009 or until the class is full. Students entering these programs must be willing and able to attend full-time as all coursework must be completed by May 2010.

For those considering a career in nursing, we hope that you will join our Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program. Please contact the admissions department for further information.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• RN Licensure (Virginia)

Emergency Services 

• Must be 18 years of age or older prior to the start of the second semester
• Must have current EMT-Basic certification prior to the start of the second semester

Healthcare Management 
Students wishing to apply for this program must provide a resume documenting one year of administrative or clinical work experience.  Applicants with previous college credit may be awarded advanced placement in the program.

Application processing time varies depending on completion of the application requirements.

• When an application becomes complete, an admission decision will be made within 24 hours.
• During application review, each applicant is considered individually and a decision is made to accept, deny, or refer the application  for Alternative Admissions consideration.
• If the noted program is full, qualified applicants are placed on a wait list for future consideration. 

The Office of Admissions will notify you by mail. All accepted applicants are required to reply to offers of admission and must submit a deposit to secure a place in their program. The College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant when such denial is determined to be in the best interest of the College.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission may be asked to participate in additional assessment options in order to determine their potential for success.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences welcomes international applications and is authorized by federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. All international students need a Form I-20 in order to obtain an F-1 student visa to study in the United States. Jefferson College of Health Sciences provides assistance in this process. International students are responsible for maintaining legal status while living in the United States.

Your completed application should include:

• USD $250 application fee
• The JCHS application
• Official transcripts- Secondary school transcripts must be mailed by the school official and must display the secondary school's official stamp or seal. College transcripts must be mailed to Jefferson College of Health Sciences by the college official and must display the college's official stamp or seal. The applicant also must have an evaluation of the transcripts completed by a foreign credential evaluation service and sent to Jefferson College of Health Sciences. To receive a list of recommended services, please send an email request to: admissions@jchs.edu.
• English proficiency demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL Score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (web-based).
• Documentation that all financial responsibilities will be met.
• A completed Health Form, available electronically upon request at admissions@jchs.edu.

Physician Assistant Applicants: Apply through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants, (CASPA), online at www.caspaonline.org.

Applicants who are current students at the College need to submit the CASPA application.