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General Requirements for Admission
Applicants and other interested parties may reach the University’s Office of Admissions by phone at (562) 902-
3309 or toll free at (800) 434-7757. General information about the University and its programs, the admissions
process, financial aid, and applications are available on SCU’s website: www.scuhs.edu. The Office admissions
may also be contacted by email at admissions@scuhs.edu.
The general requirements for admission are established in cooperation with appropriate accrediting agencies,
such as the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (ACAOM), and the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-
PA).
English language competency is required of all students seeking admission to SCU. This may be satisfied by
achieving minimum scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as outlined in each program’s
specific admissions requirements. Testing information on TOEFL or TSE may be obtained at www.toefl.org or by
writing to TOEFL, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08504. SCU does not provide English as a Second Language (ESL)
services.
All applicants must furnish references of good moral character and provide complete, official academic
transcripts or records of previous enrollment at any higher education institution they have attended. Failure to
comply may result in dismissal or loss of academic credit.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early, preferably not less than six months prior to the
start date of the class in which they seek entrance. A class may be filled without notice prior to the official
beginning date. Applicants who are not accommodated will be considered for the next available class.
In general, applicants for admission to SCU are required to provide one or more of the following: a completed
application for admission, official transcripts (high school and/or college), a $50 application fee, one or more
letters of recommendation, and a successful interview. Please see the program sections in this catalog for
program-specific admission requirements.
Only candidates who have also filed an application with a $50 fee will be considered for admission. They will be
notified in writing regarding their admission status.
International Students
The general admission requirements are identical for all applicants, regardless of citizenship. However,
immigration regulations, varying educational backgrounds, and financial considerations require additional
procedures for international students.
For visa purposes, international students must provide a foreign address in the Application for Admission.
International applicants who are admitted to SCU will receive a visa information packet along with the
acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions.
Other additional application requirements for students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
include:
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