Admissions

Your future starts NOW. Start it at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.

Whether you are new to healthcare or you’re already working in the field and want to advance your career, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers the degree options and flexibility you need. With a low student-to-faculty ratio and small classes, we offer a student-centered, small-college atmosphere and the quality of a large university – at a price you can afford.

We have two types of admissions requirements:

General Admissions Requirements

Application, application fee and documentation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, recommendations and an essay.

Program Requirements

Each academic program has specific application requirements in addition to the general requirements, listed on the specific program's page.

Our best advice? Plan a visit today and start the application process early so you can get everything to us for priority consideration. Our admissions counselors and financial aid office stand ready to help if you have any questions.

Office of Admissions: 704-403-1556

Application Dates

We accept applications on a rolling basis until programs are full, with priority given to applications received by:

January 1: for fall semester.
October 1: for spring semester

Transfer Credits

Cabarrus College has articulation agreements with many local colleges. What does that mean for you? It means many or most of the classes you’ve taken at previous institutions will transfer, and you don’t have to worry about losing credits when you transfer. Learn more about transfer credits, or talk to your Cabarrus College admissions counselor to learn more about transferring your credits.

Act Testing

Cabarrus College offers the Institutional ACT (the score can only be used for admission to Cabarrus College) for applicants.

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Concurrent Enrollment for HS Students

Offered to exceptional high school students who have completed at least their junior year of high school.

Distance Education

Online courses are designed with the same rigor and enthusiasm for learning, remain student-centered, and are filled with the same lively discussion and exchange of ideas as on-campus classes while providing the flexibility that your schedule demands in order to complete a degree.

Early College

All students who attend CHSI will enroll in college courses while in high school and will graduate from high school with a minimum of a nurse aide certificate and coursework toward a college degree.

Forms

Our library of forms and documents provide quick access to the documents you need.

Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit in-person or virtually to learn more about the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences campus, learning environment and facilities.

State Authorization

Higher education institutions must be authorized to offer distance education programs and/or courses in states other than their own.

We Are Healthcare Education

Discover what makes Cabarrus College the premier leader in innovative and progressive healthcare education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it matter if I am an Atrium Health Teammate?

Yes. If you are a current Atrium Health Teammate, you can have your application fee waived! To receive a special code to waive the $50 application fee, email Britt Ellis. The code will need to be entered on the online application.

Do I have to provide SAT/ACT scores if I am applying to an associate degree program and I already have a bachelor's degree?

Yes. To be considered for admission into any of our associate degree or diploma programs, your SAT/ACT scores must be provided. *Please note: Due to COVID-19, we may afford some flexibility to this requirement, if the applicant has a previous degree.

How will I find out if I have been accepted into Cabarrus College?

Letters of acceptance will be mailed by March 15 for the fall semester and by November 15 for the spring semester for applications that were received by the established priority deadlines. After the priority deadline, admission into all programs at the college will continue on a rolling admissions basis until programs are full.

How do I submit my transcripts, test scores, and references when applying for admission?

Official copies of transcripts and test scores must be received either in a sealed envelope from the institution or through an official transcript service via email to documents@cabarruscollege.edu. Test scores recorded on an official high school transcript are considered official and can be used for admission. Letters of reference must be received either in a sealed envelope from the person providing the reference or emailed to documents@cabarruscollege.edu by the person filling out the reference. If mailing documents required for admission, mail to Cabarrus College, Attn: Admissions and Recruitment, 401 Medical Park Drive, Concord, NC 28025.

If I am applying to an associate degree or diploma program and have a previous degree, do I need to provide a high school transcript?

Yes. To be considered for admission into an associate degree or diploma program, your high school transcript must be provided.

I am going to be a senior this year, when do I send my high school transcript?

Please send a transcript at the time of application. Once you graduate we will need a final official transcript.

Who may submit a letter of recommendation and how many are required?

With the exception of the BSIHS/MOT and MOT programs, and the Fast Track Application, two letters of recommendation are required. Please use the reference form available here. A letter of recommendation may be submitted by employers, co-workers, teachers, counselors, or ministers. Recommendations may not be submitted by friends, parents of friends, or relatives.

Will my application be reviewed if I did not meet the established deadline?

Applications received after the application deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis for all programs.

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