Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

Professional Ethics and Jurisprudence
The graduate will be able to exhibit legal and ethical behavior as a health care professional.
Information and Technology Literacy
The graduate will be able to locate, evaluate, and integrate research with other evidence to manage health
related issues.
Chiropractic Manipulation
The graduate will be able to deliver appropriate, safe, and effective chiropractic manipulation.
Inter-professional Collaboration
The graduate will have the skills to coordinate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals as a member
of an inter-professional healthcare team to plan and manage patient-centered care.
Foundational Knowledge
The graduate will develop and apply a foundation of biological science knowledge to build professional
competence.
Admissions
Upon submission of the online application form and the application fee, applicants are contacted by an
admissions advisor to assist with the process. It is suggested that applicants submit other application items
within two or three weeks of the online application.
Applicants should apply approximately one year prior to their anticipated entry date. Applications are accepted
on a rolling basis as space permits, and early submissions are encouraged. Only applications complete with all
required documents will be reviewed.
Application Requirements
Applicants for admission must provide:
• Completed application for admission. The online form is available and submitted through
www.scuhs.edu
• $50 application fee (non-refundable). Submit with the application form. Credit card payments are
accepted through the online application for admission. Or make a check or money order payable to SCU.
• Graduating high school transcript. Request from the high school to have it sent directly to SCU in a sealed
envelope, or arrange through parchment.com or studentclearinghouse.org
• AP Exam Scores (if applicable). Order from the College Board and have them sent directly to SCU.
• Official transcripts from each college and/or university previously attended, showing all course work
completed or in progress. Request from each college and/or university to have it sent directly to SCU in a
sealed envelope, or arrange through parchment.com or studentclearinghouse.org If you attended an
international institution you must have transcripts evaluated into the U.S. grading system through WES
(www.WES.org).
• Personal statement of motivation, minimum of 300 words (include a personal history and indication of
why you are pursuing the chiropractic degree program, your understanding of the field, and a summary
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