Admission of International and ESL Students

Allen College is accepting applications for F-1 students through fall 2024. F-1 students will not be admitted after that term.

Program Delivery May F1 students enroll?
Associate of Science in Radiography
Mostly on-ground Yes
Bachelor of Health Sciences-Diagnostic Medical Sonography            
Mostly on-ground Yes
Bachelor of Health Sciences-Medical Imaging Online classes, on-ground clinical No
Bachelor of Health Sciences-Medical Laboratory Science                                            
Hybrid: Online classes, on-ground clinical & labs No
Bachelor of Health Sciences-Public Health - Health Care Leadership
Completely online No
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy On-ground
Yes
Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education Online
No
Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid: online courses, on-ground labs and clinical No
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Accelerated or Traditional Mostly on-ground
Yes
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-RN-BSN program                               Online
No
Master of Science in Nursing        
Hybrid: online courses and on-ground labs and clinicals No
Post-Graduate Certificate Hybrid: online courses and on-ground labs and clinicals No
Doctor of Nursing Practice BSN-DNP Hybrid: online courses and on-ground labs and clinicals No
Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-master's option Online No

Contact the International Student Counselor at Joanna.RamsdenMeier@allencollege.edu

Allen College is dedicated to preparing you to be a leader in your healthcare field. We are committed to providing an equal opportunity for all students capable of meeting the College's educational obligations; and grant without discrimination, all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  International and ESL students have additional admission requirements that must be met in order to enroll in any Allen College program.

Allen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or handicap in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

English Proficiency Requirement

Admission Requirements for Non-Native English Speaking Students

Acknowledging that non-native English speaking students may experience a language barrier, Allen College uses an American Classroom experience course to ensure that a language barrier does not prevent the student's success.  English proficiency can be proven as follows:

  • Receive your high school diploma, or receive an associate degree in nursing or medical lab technician, or a bachelor’s degree or higher at an America high school, college or university; OR

  • Enroll in and successfully complete English3 courses to prove English proficiency.   Students must successfully complete two courses; American Student Classroom and Medical Terminology BEFORE you are considered for admission.   These course requirements are at your own pace, but can take up to six weeks to complete.  Please allow yourself enough time to successfully complete the courses so you can meet the priority deadline of your desired program.

**Please note that students cannot be reviewed for admission until English Proficiency is proven.

Transfer Credit From Colleges or Universities Outside of the United States

  • If you have College transcripts from outside the United States; you are required to send them for evaluation to Educational Perspectives. You MUST request a Catalog Match  If you do not use Catalog Match, your evaluation will NOT meet the requirement.

Additional Requirements for F-1 Students

Students who will study at Allen College on an F-1 visa should review all  International Student Admissions requirements. 

Please contact Joanna Ramsden-Meier, Dean, Enrollment Management, with any of your concerns and questions at 1 (319) 226-2004 or email Joanna.RamsdenMeier@AllenCollege.edu .