Applying to SHP

Your health professions journey starts here.

When you apply to SHP, we’ll carefully review your academic record and qualification, as well as your experiences and aspirations.  If you have a specific question or want more information, please contact our Admission counselors through email or by phone at 973-972-5454.

Ready to Apply?  

The AHCAS application system will be utilized for our admissions process. Applications open September 10th.  To access the AHCAS applicant portal, please click here: https://ahcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login.
  • Log into your AHCAS application portal via AHCAS Application Portal
    “Starting Your Application in CAS”
  • Complete all required information in the four quadrants and upload your resume and personal statement:
    • Personal Information
    • Academic History – Enter all colleges and universities attended. Through this section, you will need to click “Order” to have your transcript sent directly to AHCAS.
    • Supporting Information – Provide Evaluations by entering your Reference Contact Information.
    • Program Materials – Upload your CV/Resume and Personal Statement.
  • Application Fee: After submitting your information and documents via the AHCAS portal, click “Submit Application” and pay the application fee. The fee is $72 for the first program and $44 for each subsequent program.

Watch the video—”CAS Applicant Videos – Starting Your Application in CAS”

Official transcripts must be sent directly to AHCAS. Do not request transcripts to be sent to Rutgers University.

For electronic transcripts, send them directly to AHCAS via National Clearinghouse or Parchment.

For paper transcripts, have your Registrar mail them to:

AHCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9127
Watertown, MA 02471

For foreign transcripts, request that they be sent to World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) for evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, request that the course-by-course evaluation be sent to AHCAS.

Please note that once AHCAS receives your transcript, it may take up to five business days for processing before it is added to your application.

Watch the video–The Transcript Process

SHP’s AI Use in Applications Statement
The School of Health Professions values authenticity and original thought in all application materials. While we recognize the potential benefits of AI tools, applicants are expected to submit personal statements and essays that reflect their own experiences, perspectives, and writing. Any use of AI-generated content must be clearly disclosed and should not compromise the integrity of the application.
For any questions or help with applying to AHCAS, please contact them as follows:
Email: support@ahcas.myliaison.com
Phone: (617) 612-2883.
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM ET

PLEASE NOTE:  The Rutgers School-to-school transfer application is only available for programs offered in the spring and fall. Summer term offerings, Cardiac Sonography and Medical Laboratory Science, please apply here.       

Please complete the school-to-school transfer application. You will not be required to pay an application fee. 

Once you submit the application, please contact the SHP Office of Admissions via email at: shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu and advise that you applied and include the name of the program too. 

To ensure you have met all pre-requisites and general education requirements, please see our undergraduate program and core curriculum requirements.  


Programs Offerings (by Term)


Spring–Application is open from October 1st to January 10th

Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology

Fall–Application is open from Jan 15th to June 15

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Health Information Management
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology


Summer (Deadline January 15): Apply here

Medical Laboratory Science
Cardiac Sonography


Summer Application Process

Please access the application here. When applying for the first time, you will be guided through a process that begins with setting up a new account and password. If you already have an application account, please return to the login screen for your application.

You will be asked to select the program term – for example, Fall 2021. The application must be fully completed and application fee paid in order to submit your online application. If the application is not fully completed, we cannot process it.

 

For the B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant, you must apply through the OTACAS service.

The Admission Deadline for Fall is June 1.

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