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Program Specific Admission Requirements 

Many programs require different or additional requirements as outlined below. Students should speak to an Admissions Counselor or to a Program Director prior to registration to ensure they understand the academic requirements and technical standards required for advancement in the program of their choice. 

Program Specific Requirements

Applicants are reviewed holistically where experience, academic metrics, and personal attributes are all considered in the admission review process in addition to the following:

Cybersecurity - A.A.S.

  1. EN099 or English placement; and

  2. MA099 or Math placement or 2 years of high school math with a minimum earned grade of “C”.

Data Analytics - A.A.S.

  1. EN099 or English placement; and

  2. MA099 or Math placement or 2 years of high school math with a minimum earned grade of “C”.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Certificate

  1. Graduate with a 3.0 CGPA from a patient facing Allied Health/Life Sciences program with a *Diploma, associate or bachelor degree or Degree active licensure, registry, certification (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography).
    * Transcripts will be reviewed to determine compliance with academic requirements for Diploma graduates.

  2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required for clinical experience and must remain current through graduation.

  3. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site.

Echocardiography – Certificate

  1. Graduate with a 3.0 CGPA from a patient facing Allied Health/Life Sciences program with a *Diploma, associate or bachelor degree or Degree active licensure, registry, certification (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography).
    * Transcripts will be reviewed to determine compliance with academic requirements for Diploma graduates.

  2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required for clinical experience and must remain current through graduation.

  3. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site.

Healthcare Informatics – Certificate

  1. High school or college Biology with a minimum “C” earned grade.

  2. High school or college Algebra with a minimum “C” earned grade.

Healthcare Informatics A.A.S. and B.S.

  1. High school diploma with an 80% minimum CGPA  or 2625 minimum GED score.

  2. *High school or college Biology with a minimum “C” earned grade.

  3. *High school or college Algebra with a minimum “C” earned grade.

* These Biology and Algebra courses must be completed by the end of the first semester.

Healthcare Management – B.P.S.

  1. Associate’s Degree in an Allied Health field from accredited institution (i.e.: Athletic Training, Audiology, Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology,  Cytotechnology, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Dietetics, Emergency Medical Sciences, Health Administration, Health Information Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiation Therapy Technology, Radiography, Rehabilitation Counseling, Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Therapy Technology, Speech-Language Pathology).

  2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in their prior program and a minimum grade of “C” in all healthcare related courses.  Special consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet these criteria as evidenced by their most recent academic performance and/or professional experience.

    Graduates with a degree or sufficient credit hours not within the areas listed will be considered on a case by case basis, with consideration given to professional experience in addition to their academic portfolio. Graduates from an approved non-accredited program that is registered with the US Department of Education, may also be eligible for admission.

Massage Therapy - Certificate & A.A.S.

  1. High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”.

  2. Current and transfer students must have a minimum final semester average of 2.0 with minimum grades of “C” in laboratory sciences.

  3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) is required prior to clinical experiences.

  4. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site.

Medical Assistant - A.A.S.

  1. High school or college Natural Science with a minimum earned grade of “C”.

  2. Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average with minimum grades of “C” in all laboratory science courses.

  3. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site.

Nursing Application Deadlines for Nursing Programs

Fall: March 1st
Spring and Summer: November 1st  

Nursing program applications will continue to be reviewed until all seats are filled.

Students should meet with a member of the nursing administrative team prior to registration to ensure students understand the academic progression requirements for the nursing program.

Admission to the nursing program is based on a number of factors including academic metrics, experience and personal attributes, and other factors as outlined on the Nursing Admissions Guidelines.

Nursing – A.A.S.

  1. Submission of experience form/resume and one of the following:

    • Personal statement

    • Interview

    • Letter of recommendation

  2. High school diploma with an 85% minimum cumulative Grade Point Average or 2750 minimum GED score.

  3. High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”

  4. A minimum grade of “C” in Arithmetic or equivalent coursework (high school or college level).

  5. Current and transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with minimum grades of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.

  6. Successful placement on the HESI A2 entrance exam.

  7. Students must have successfully completed Anatomy and Physiology Lecture and Lab with a minimum grade of “C” prior to the first semester of nursing.

  8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification completed through the American Heart Association or a provider who meets the ILCOR standards is accepted. The CPR course may be hybrid (online lecture with in-person hands-on skill demonstration or face-to-face training.

    • Online only CPR courses are not accepted.

    • CPR cards must be submitted to the Wellness Center two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

  9. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

  10. Maintenance of “C” or better in all course work and students must meet progression policy requirements in order to progress within the program.

  11. Applicants who have been unsuccessful in Anatomy and Physiology I or II with lab more than once within the past 3 years will not be considered for the program. This includes grades of WF, F, and FX.

Nursing – B.S.

  1. Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and a minimum grade of “C” in all nursing courses.

  2. Applicants who have graduated from a non-accredited nursing program, but is approved and registered with the New York State Education Department, are also eligible for admission.

  3. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all Colleges and/or universities attended.

  4. Applicants who have a CGPA below 2.50 may be considered for the Baccalaureate in Nursing Program if they have extensive clinical experiences or extenuating circumstances.

  5. Graduates from an Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program who have not yet obtained their nursing license may be admitted to the program and allowed to take only courses offered in the first semester.

  6. Submission of experience form/resume and one of the following:

    • Personal statement

    • Interview

    • Letter of recommendation

  7. Registered nurses must submit a copy of their RN license with the application. Students may not progress to the second semester of study without an RN license which must be submitted to the Registrar.

  8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification completed through the American Heart Association or a provider who meets the ILCOR standards is accepted. The CPR course may be hybrid (online lecture with in-person hands-on skill demonstration or face-to-face training. Online only CPR courses are not accepted. CPR cards must be submitted to the Wellness Center two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

  9. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Practical Nursing Certificate

  1. Submission of experience form/resume and one of the following:

    • Personal statement

    • Interview

    • Letter of recommendation

  2. High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500

  3. Successful placement on the HESI A2 entrance exam.

  4. High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”

  5. A minimum grade of “C” in Arithmetic or equivalent coursework.

  6. Students must successfully complete Anatomy and Physiology I and lecture and lab with a minimum grade of “C” prior to the first semester of the nursing program.

  7. Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 college-level Cumulative Grade Point Average with minimum grades of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.

  8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification completed through the American Heart Association or a provider who meets the ILCOR standards is accepted. The CPR course may be hybrid (online lecture with in-person hands-on skill demonstration or face-to-face training. Online only CPR courses are not accepted. CPR cards must be submitted to the Wellness Center two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

  9. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Radiologic Technology – A.A.S.

Students are encouraged to meet with an admissions counselor or Program Director prior to registration to ensure they understand the academic requirements.

  1. High school diploma with a 85% minimum CGPA  or 2750 minimum GED score.

  2. High school or college Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with a minimum grade of “C”.

  3. Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average with minimum grades of “C” in all courses.

  4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required for clinical experience and must remain current through graduation.

  5. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19 and any other immunizations required for the clinical site.

  6. Students must be 18 years of age or older by September 15 of the 1st semester in the Radiologic Technology program.

Surgical Technology A.A.S.

Acceptance into the program is based on clinical space availability and successful completion of all prerequisites.

  1. High school or college Biology with a minimum earned grade of “C”

  2. High school diploma with a 85% minimum CGPA  or 2750 minimum GED score

  3. Current and transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average with minimum grades of “C” in all courses.

  4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required for clinical experience and must remain current through graduation.

  5. Annual physical exam and proof of immunizations: Influenza, PPD (annually), TDAP, MMR, Meningitis Varicella, HepB, COVID-19  and any other immunizations are required for the clinical site

Course Placement

Prospective students will be reviewed for course placement based on competency levels in reading, writing, and mathematics based on the criteria below:

Placement Exemption Criteria

Students who meet any of the following criteria will be exempt from developmental coursework:

Exemption from Mathematics Developmental Coursework

  • SAT Math score of 500 or above

  • ACT Math score of 18 or above

  • High School  Algebra with a “C” grade or above

  • College level Math transfer credit with a “C” grade or above

Exemption from Reading Developmental Coursework

  • SAT Verbal score of 500 or above

  • ACT Reading score of 20  or above

  • High School   English or History score of 80 or above

  • College level English transfer credit with a “C” grade or above

Exemption from Sentence Skills Developmental Coursework

  • SAT Critical Reading Score of 500 or above

  • ACT English score of 18 or above

  • High School   English score of 80 or above

  • College level English transfer credit with a “C” grade or above

Students placed into two developmental courses will be required to take GS102 College Success whose course topics include Academic Success, Career Exploration, and Life Skills.

Questions regarding course placement can be directed to the Office of Admissions or by calling (716) 827-2545.

International Student Admission Policy

Trocaire College welcomes and encourages International applicants. The following procedures pertain to international applicants:

  1. Submit an online application at: https://trocaire.edu/admissions-aid/apply/

  2. Send all transcripts through World Education Services (WES) or a National Association Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) approved international credit evaluating service that will convert the records to the American grading system and assess for course equivalencies

  3. Students for whom English is not their first language must take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and submit their test scores to the Office of Admissions. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer based exam) is required for all programs. For the Internet-based TOEFL® iBT a minimum total score of 77.For more information on testing centers or to schedule at test, please visit the TOEFL official website at www.ets.org/toefl.

  4. Once all official documents, TOEFL score (if appropriate) and international credit evaluation are received by the Admissions Office, you will receive an admissions decision.

  5. Accepted students who apply for F-1 status must provide a completed Proof of Financial Support Certificate that can be downloaded from our website. Form I-20 will be issued by the Chief Enrollment Officer after the Proof of Financial Support Certificate is received.

International students seeking admission to Trocaire College must follow the above admission procedures.