OTHER STUDENT CATEGORIES
Non-Degree Students
An applicant with basic preparation in nursing may apply to register as a non-degree student for up to 9 credits. Those who have not yet been formally accepted into the School of Nursing must complete the non-degree application and registration form. They must also request that any former colleges or universities forward their transcripts to the Bolton School.
For those wishing to take PhD courses, the applicant must obtain written permission from the faculty teaching the course and the Associate Dean for Doctoral Education in the Bolton School for those taking PhD courses. Contact the Graduate Studies Office at 216-368-4390.
Clinical courses may not be taken as a non-degree student. Continuation of this status is at the discretion of the administrative officer of the Bolton School. Status as a non-degree student does not imply acceptance into the Bolton School. If the non-degree student applies for admission to the Bolton School, course work completed as a non-degree student will be evaluated on an individual basis for its applicability to degree requirements within the time frame for the degree.
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Special students are those who take a specified course of study designed to meet an individual's needs. They must meet the admission requirements for the program where the majority of class work will be done. Their status and satisfactory performance will be reviewed after one year. Students completing MSN courses to obtain a certificate in any advanced practice nursing major will be admitted as special students.
If a special student decides to pursue a graduate degree, the approval of the Associate Dean of Academic Programs must be obtained. Entrance into the degree program will be considered the date when the student enrolled in the first course work as a special student. These courses must have been taken within the last five years. If more than five years have elapsed since the course work as special student was done, the student must meet the current academic requirements for the major selected.
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International students may enroll in the masters, nursing doctorate and PhD programs. They must meet the admission requirements for the program that they select. In addition, application should be submitted approximately one year before the desired date of enrollment. English translations of transcripts are required.
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Each applicant must document the ability to speak, read and write English as evidenced by satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Educational Testing Service administers the test. Write to the following to arrange to take the test: |
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Educational Testing Service (ETS)
TOEFL/TSE
PO Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
609-951-1100
www.toefl.org |
Students whose native language is English are exempt. For those whose native language is not English, a score of 550 on the paper test or 213 for the computer test is desired. Students must take English courses at the English Language Services Center (ELS) at the University, and they must complete English courses through the 112 level or its equivalent, with a 3.0 GPA. Students who demonstrate English language proficiency may request to be exempt from these courses.
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Present evidence of adequate financial resources to meet the expenses of full time study and travel expenses to and from Cleveland. Financial assistance is not available from the Bolton School. The student must arrange for a sponsor who will provide full financial support. The sponsor must document their ability to financially support the student, including costs of tuition and fees, room and meals, books, incidentals and travel expenses. |
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Students applying to clinical programs must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) before any clinical courses are taken. To obtain RN licensure, the student can either 1) obtain licensure in a state other than Ohio and apply for reciprocity in Ohio , or; 2) sit for the licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) in Ohio . For information on how to become licensed in any state, you must obtain information from the specific state where you wish to become licensed. For the individual addresses of each State Board of Nursing, go to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website and then go to “Click here to access the Boards of Nursing contact information and Web sites.” You may also write to: |
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing
676 N. St. Clair Street
Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60611-2921
Telephone: (312) 787-6555 |
Once admitted to the Bolton School, an application form for a student visa will be sent to the student. Upon enrollment at the university, the student must subscribe to the Student Medical Insurance Plan or proved proof of other medical insurance coverage.
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