Requirements for Admission
General Requirements
To apply for a program at Swedish Institute you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma, or 24 college credits that meet the preliminary education requirements, as outlined in section 3.47(a) of the Rules of the New York State Board of Regents.
- Be a U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. or be eligible for a student visa.
- Provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not their first language. (See “International Applicants” for details.)
- Take the entrance exam administered by the Institute.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and interest in, the goals and objectives of the program they are applying for in an admissions interview and written personal statement.
- Have the potential for academic success.
- Be in good physical health, capable of completing the program.
- Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills.
- Demonstrate maturity, self-awareness, integrity, good judgment and professionalism.
- Nursing students only must also submit the SAT and/or NLN-PAX exam taken within the past two years.
When evaluating applicants, we will consider high school and/or college records, evaluations, the admissions essay and questions, entrance exam results, the applicant’s ability to meet our program standards and the personal interview, where granted.
The college is committed to the selection of students without regard to color, age, race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital or veteran’s status, as defined by law.
Immunization Requirements
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
New York State law requires students to be immunized against measles, mumps and rubella. The law applies to all students born on or after January 1, 1957. Applicants must show proof of immunity.
Proof of immunity consists of documentation of either two doses of live measles vaccine and one dose each of live mumps and live rubella, or documentation of a combined MMR vaccine, or a blood test showing immunity.
Note: An honorable discharge from the armed services within 10 years of the application date qualifies as proof of immunization requirements, pending receipt of records from the armed services.
Meningococcal Meningitis
New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires that all colleges maintain for each student either a record of meningococcal meningitis immunization within the last ten years or an acknowledgement of meningococcal disease risks and refusal of immunization signed by the student.
Special Immunization Requirements
Students must provide results of PPD test given within the past six months. Positive findings shall require a chest x-ray with negative results and appropriate clinical follow up. Students must sign an acknowledgement of this requirement upon acceptance into the program. (NOTE: In some programs an additional PPD screening may be required before starting an externship or clinic practicum.)
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Students are expected to have completed Hepatitis B vaccinations or must sign a waiver of this requirement upon acceptance. Students should be aware that certain clinical placements may restrict access due to lack of recommended immunizations, which may affect the ability to complete the program. Furthermore, healthcare employers in the profession may also restrict access to employment by individuals with infectious conditions or lack of recommended immunizations.
Specific Program Requirements
Students in the Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant or Nursing programs must undergo a mandatory background check and urine toxicology screening.
