New York College of Health Professions is deeply committed to recruiting the most highly qualified and motivated candidates for admission. We are particularly proud of our diverse student population, comprised of individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds and experience who possess many unique strengths and qualities. Our students contribute to the friendly and supportive atmosphere of New York College of Health Professions.
The College offers three trimesters of study per calendar year. The spring trimester starts in early January and the application deadline to apply for the spring trimester is in December. The summer trimester starts in early May and the application deadline to apply for the summer trimester is in April. The fall trimester starts in late August.
The admissions process is designed not only to assess the academic strength of the candidate, but also his or her desire and ability to benefit from the program of choice. Many facets of a candidate are considered: communication skills, intelligence, maturity, willingness to embrace and promote the principles of holistic health, as well as the potential for personal growth.
Qualified applicants for the massage therapy program have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Qualified applicants for the acupuncture and oriental medicine programs have earned either 60 college credits or minimally an associate level degree.
Applicants are required to complete an application and application essay. Additional documentation includes official transcripts, immunization records showing receipt of two doses of the MMR vaccine (as required by the New York State Health Department), and a recent physical.
