The Dual Admission program allows a limited number of highly qualified students to apply to the NSU graduate or professional schools of their choice at the same time they apply to the undergraduate studies program. If accepted as Dual Admission students by the graduate school, once these students complete their undergraduate study and have met all program requirements, they are assured a seat in their selected graduate or professional school at NSU. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about dual admissions.
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
Eligibility for dual admission is determined at the time students are accepted for admission into an undergraduate program. Each dual admission major is unique and has its own eligibility requirements. Only first-time freshmen are eligible to apply for dual admission in the health professions. Qualified freshmen, as well as transfer students, may apply for dual admission majors.
The priority deadline for some of the Dual Admission Programs is December 15.
What Are The Advantages of Dual Admission?
Graduate and professional schools are highly competitive. Most receive hundreds or thousands of applications (depending on the school and the program) each year. Applicants compete for a limited number of available seats and often find waiting lists in many schools. For example, NSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine received approximately 4000 applications last year for only 150 seats.
In addition, the number of professional school programs for some career fields is limited. For example, in Florida, only three universities offer a doctor of pharmacy degree, and only one offers optometry. NSU offers both.
NSU's Dual Admission Program gives qualified students an edge in the graduate school application process. Once they have been accepted for dual admission and complete all program requirements, their seats in graduate or professional school are assured.
Some dual admission programs also have the advantage of being "combined programs," which allow students to complete both the baccalaureate degree and the professional degree in a reduced time period, saving both time and money.
Available Dual Admission Programs
How to Apply
Dual Admission Forms
Osteopathic Medicine Dual Admission Form
Physician Assistant Dual Admission Form
Other Health Profession Dual Admission Form
All other dual admission majors please use the Undergraduate Admissions Form.
- Submit the undergraduate admission application form and the appropriate nonrefundable application fee to the undergraduate admissions office.
- Fill out the transcript request form and submit it to your high school or previous college(s).
- Submit one of the following test scores: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT), if applicable.
- Mail all documents to:
Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
Attn: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
3301 College Avenue
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33329-9905 - Complete the dual admission application process. If required by the graduate school, an application requesting additional information will be mailed to you. Be sure (when applicable) to send appropriate letters of recommendation, application fee, and personal statement. Please check the individual program for the necessary requirements.
