Preparing the Online Application

You're welcome to apply to the online degree completion program at any time. To allow for sufficient time for processing, we recommend you apply by:

• June 30 - fall semester
• November 15 - spring semester

The KU FAFSA priority deadline is March 1. We cannot process your FAFSA unless you have applied to the school (including receipt of application fee). You'll have more financial aid options if your application is submitted by early February. Learn more about financial aid. 

Follow these steps to apply.

1. Review the eligibility requirements, including information for international students.
2. Review the technical standards.
3. Gather the following information before beginning your online application:
   • Resume—Upload a resume with the application. Have this file saved and ready before beginning.
   • References—Select two individuals as references who will answer questions to provide a recommendation based on your performance in academic or professional settings. College instructors and past supervisors are good choices. A third reference may be an individual who knows the student on a personal level outside of a work or classroom setting. Please make sure each reference is willing to submit answers to the questionnaire online. They will receive a link via email.
   • Transcripts—Arrange to have one official copy of each transcript from every college and university attended sent directly to KU Medical Center. If the institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to respiratory@kumc.edu. Paper transcripts can be mailed to the following address:
     KU Department of Respiratory Care Education
     Attn: Admissions
     Mail Stop 1013
     3901 Rainbow Boulevard
     Kansas City, KS 66160
   • Personal Statement Questions—On the application, please carefully and thoughtfully answer each of the questions presented.

Note: KU reserves the right to make changes to any admission requirement or policy at any time without notice.