Salus University 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Salus University has an acceptance rate of 85% , and intakes students on a rolling basis for fall, spring, summer, and winter sessions through different portals like GradCAS, CSDCAS, CASPA, and OptomCAS according to the program required. The processing fee differs as per the application portal. It has a total enrollment of about 1,200 students coming from 16 countries around the world to study in the USA. Around 350 employees work towards educating students at the institute.

Salus University offers only graduate degree, professional, and certificate programs across its academic structure of three schools; Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Osborne College of Audiology and College of Health Sciences, Education, and Rehabilitation. Work experience and interview assessment round is essential for most of the programs. However, GRE and GMAT scores are not mandatorily required. Transcripts of the previous degree, health certificate, proof of finances, and score of one of the English language exam to study in the USA is needed to share while applying.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee (non-refundable)	Varies program-wise
Total Enrollment	1,200
Acceptance Rate	85%
Student: Faculty Ratio	3.5:1
Mode of Program	Full time, Part-time
Academic Calendar	Semester- based
Intake Seasons	Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter
English Proficiency Tests	TOEFL or IELTS
Admissions Contact	Phone: 800-824-6262 Fax: 215-780-1336 Email: admissions@salus.edu

Salus University Admission Deadlines

The admission process of Salus University is different for each academic program. Application for each program is accepted by their respective departments and each program has separate application portals and deadlines. Most of the programs have priority deadlines.

The deadlines for various programs and their departments are mentioned below:

Programs	Deadlines
Doctor of Optometry	March 31
Master of Science in Clinical Audiology	Rolling
Master of Science in Blindness and Low-Vision Studies	Fall - June 30 Spring - November 15 Summer - March 30
Master of Occupational Therapy	April 1
Post-professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy	November 15
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	May 1
Physician Assistant	December 1
Post-baccalaureate in Health Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedicine, Master of Science in Biomedicine, Doctor of Audiology	July 1
Master of Science in Clinical Optometry	October 1

Salus University International Student Admissions

Salus University has a total enrollment of 1,200 students enrolling from over 16 countries around the world. Admission is based on a variety of factors including the students' past academic records and grades, standardized test scores are optional but recommended, applicable work experience and applications are considered on a rolling basis.

The admission process of US universities for international students is slightly different from domestic students. International applicants are required to fulfil some additional requirements which are mentioned below:

A completed application form
Official transcripts from all previous undergraduate institutions attended.
Proof of citizenship
Evidence of financial support statement
Official English proficiency test scores- IELTS/TOEFL
CASPer/GRE scores (wherever applicable)
Essay or statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation (wherever applicable)
Work experience (wherever applicable)
Resume or CV (wherever applicable)

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International students' fluency in written and spoken English is essential for success in Salus University academic programs. Applicants whose second language is English are required to submit official scores of TOEFL or IELTS. The tests should be taken 2 years before the starting date of classes.

The English Proficiency Scores accepted by Salus University for some of the popular academic programs are tabled below:

Programs	TOEFL	IELTS
Master of Science in Clinical Audiology, Master of Science in Clinical Optometry, Master of Science in Biomedicine, Doctorate of Philosophy in Biomedicine, Doctor of Audiology	70	5.5
Doctor of Optometry International Advanced Placement	84	6.5

Visa Process for International Students

International students planning to enter the United States and study at Salus University need to apply for a US student visa (F-1 or J-1), once their application has been accepted by the university. They are required to obtain a Form I-20 (F-1 Visa), or a Form DS- 2019 (J-1 Visa) to enter and/ or remain in the USA, which is issued by the university officials after the applicants receive their letter of acceptance, which is after being formally accepted to the university.

Applicants will be required to meet the financial obligations for pursuing a full course of study for at least one academic year, which is documented in the SEVIS form.

After receiving the required I-20 or DS-2019 Form and the 350 USD SEVIS fee payment, applicants are required to apply to the U.S. Embassy in their home country for their visa interview with the following required documents:

Letter of acceptance from The Salus University
The I-20 or DS-2019 Form
SEVIS fee receipt
Evidence of financial support
Valid passport
Two photos
Health certificate
Transcripts from previous academic institutions attended

Applicants must prepare well for the visa interview and should try to maintain it brief and appropriate.

Salus University Graduate Admissions

Salus University offers only graduate admissions in Masters, Doctorate, Doctoral, Professional, and Certificate programs. The programs are offered through three colleges in Optometry, Audiology, Health Sciences, Education, and Rehabilitation. Applications for each program are accepted by their respective college departments and each program has a separate application portal and fees.

Here are the specific academic requirements for some of the popular graduate programs offered by the university:

Requirements	Master of Science in Clinical Audiology	Master of Science Degree in Clinical Optometry	Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Application Fee	124 USD	124 USD	133 USD	150 USD
Application Portal	GradCAS	GradCAS	CSDCAS	OTCAS
Application Deadline	Fall - July 1 Spring - January 15	October 1	May 1	April 1
Academic Requirements	UG in Audiology, or related science (for example International ENT physician)	UG in a vision-related field, such as optics, optometry or ophthalmology	UG with a GPA of 3.0	UG with a GPA of 3.0
GMAT/ GRE Scores	Not required	Not required	Not required	GRE Scores are optional
Work Experience	2 years of clinical experience in audiology	Optional	25 hours of directed clinical observation of a certified speech-language pathologist	Recommended 50 hours of observation experience with an Occupational Therapist
Resume/CV	Required	Required	Required	Required
Essay/Statement of Purpose	Required	Required (900-1100 words)	Required	Required
LOR	Two	One	Three	Three
Additional	Not required	Copy of license to practice optics, optometry or ophthalmology, or proof of a relevant faculty appointment through the GradCAS application portal.	Interview	Interview

An applicant may be notified of his or her acceptance on a rolling admissions basis. Upon receipt of acceptance, an applicant is required to complete the Matriculation Supplement form in order to reserve a seat in the program. Applicants who have completed their degree outside the U.S. and Canada will be required to submit a course-by-course credential review from an accredited credentialing agency directly to the GradCAS application service.

Applicants who want to receive priority consideration are encouraged to apply early and to complete the application requirements as soon as possible. When evaluating academic performance, the applicant’s grade point average, performance in prerequisite courses, number of college credits completed and degree status are taken into consideration.

FAQs

Ques. How long will MSc in Clinical Audiology program take to complete?

Ans. This entire MSc in Clinical Audiology degree program consists of 54 courses and can be completed in two years. We recommend that students register for one module in each six-week session. Each module is composed of two distinct courses and students will typically register for one module. For those who cannot complete the program in two years, the program director will work with the student to develop an alternative schedule. The maximum length of time required for program completion is four years.

Ques. What are the selection criteria adopted by the university?

Ans. The Admissions Committee has established policies that include the selection of applicants best qualified to serve the public and the profession in the years to come. Many factors are considered in selecting students for our program, including:

academic performance
motivation
extracurricular activities and interests
related and unrelated work experience
personal achievements
essays
letters of evaluation
communication skills, including a demonstrated command of the English language, both written and oral

Ques. What is the cost of attendance excluding the tuition fee to study at Salus University?

Ans. In addition to tuition and fees, there are books, equipment and incidental expenses to be considered. The cost of attendance also includes a living expense budget of approximately 2,200 USD per month plus an additional travel allowance for terms when students are on clinical externship rotations.

Ques. How can I contact the admission office to know more about the institute and admission process?

Ans. Interested students are cordially invited to attend the Office of Admissions Webinars to learn more about the various degree programs.

The online sessions will cover information for each program - including facts about the profession, the curriculum, and admissions procedures and recommendations. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Salus University Admissions Officers.

All webinars will start at 6:00 pm (EST) , unless otherwise noted