Eligibility and Requirements

Most students planning to attend KU's Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program enter as a college junior after completing the first 2 years of prerequisites on the KU Lawrence campus or at another accredited college or university. In order to complete your prerequisites and recommended electives, interested students should contact a student advisor for assistance in course selection.

To be considered for admission into this program, the following are required:

1. Prerequisite Courses
   Prior to entering the program students must complete two (2) years of undergraduate college course work including a total of 64 semester credit hours. Please see the complete list of prerequisite courses for details.
   Transfer students Note: To be transferable, prerequisite course work must be from an educational institution that is regionally accredited. This is not the same as national accreditation. More information.
2. Grade Point Average
   An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for college course work is required to be eligible to apply. In addition, student transcripts must document an individual course grade of no less than "C" on each prerequisite course in math, chemistry, physics and biological sciences.
3. Observation Experience
   Students will "shadow" a respiratory therapist in a professional health care environment to get an idea of what the profession is like.
   Ask for permission and then make arrangements to spend at least two hours with this professional during clinical duties. This requirement may be fulfilled after applying to the program, but must the form must be received before a decision will be made to accept the student. Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a great option for students in Lawrence.

4. International Students:
   An applicant is considered an international student if he or she requires a visa, or currently resides in the U.S. with non-immigrant status, or currently resides in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. Additional requirements and documentation, such as proof of English language proficiency, are required for international students to become eligible for KU programs. Please review the information for international students before applying.

5. Technical Standards
   All individuals admitted to the program will be asked to verify that they can meet the technical standards with or without accommodation(s). Applicants who disclose a disability are considered for admission if they are otherwise qualified.
6. Background Checks
   Acceptance into the program is conditional, pending the results of the criminal/healthcare-related background check(s). Regulations require all persons involved in patient care activities must have criminal background checks and other health care-related checks. The School of Health Professions will also run an Employment Disqualified List (EDL) check for enrolled students.

Relevant Links:

• KU Undergraduate Catalog
• University of Kansas Office of Admissions and Scholarships: Admissions applications, scholarship information, admissions counselors, and more for the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.
• KU CredTran: Online guide to how classes at your current or former school might transfer to KU.