Application

Students interested in entering the HES undergraduate degree program must apply for matriculation into the upper-division HES core curriculum.

There are two application categories:

• full admission 
• deferred admission

Students applying for full admission must meet the following criteria for eligibility:

• 45 credit hours completed at the time of application; 60 credit hours completed at the time of admission
• 2.75 combined retention and HES prerequisite GPAs
• all prerequisite courses completed with a grade of "C" or better 

To apply for deferred admission, students must meet the following criteria for eligibility:

• 45 credit hours completed at the time of application; 60 credit hours completed at the time of admission
• 2.75 combined retention and HES prerequisite GPAs
• a grade of "C" or better in the completed prerequisite courses AND the unfulfilled prerequisite courses must be in progress at the time of application. 

Students admitted on deferred status will be fully admitted to the HES program upon earning a grade of "C" or better in any in-progress prerequisite coursework and meeting all additional criteria for admission.

The application deadlines are set for the end (Friday at 5 p.m.) of the third week for the fall and spring semesters. Final admission to HES is a competitive process that is based on the following criteria: 1) prerequisite course GPA, and 2) combined retention GPA.

Students will be selected for admission from a pool of applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for application and have submitted all required HES application materials.

Please note that due to limited resources for this program not all students with a minimum 2.75 GPA are admitted. Depending on the number of applicants and the GPA distributions for the applicant pool, the minimum GPA required for consideration may not be competitive and does not guarantee admission.

HES Application Eligibility Survey (opens in a new tab)

HES Application (opens a new tab)

Students on a catalog year prior to 2021*
BIOL 1124– Introduction to Biology: Molecules/Cell/Physiology**
BIOL 2124 – Human Physiology
BIOL 2234 OR BIOL 2255 – Introduction to Human Anatomy OR Human Anatomy
CHEM 1315 – General Chemistry
COMM 1113 OR COMM 2613 – Principles of Communication OR Public Speaking
ENGL 1113 – Composition I
ENGL 1213 OR EXPO 1213 – Composition II
HES 2131 – Introduction to HES
HES 2823 – Introductory Nutrition
HES 2913 – Personal Health
MATH 1503 – College Algebra or higher-level math course
PSY 1113 – Elements of Psychology
SOC 1113 – Introduction to Sociology

Students on a 2021 catalog year and beyond*
BIOL 1124– Introduction to Biology: Molecules/Cell/Physiology**
BIOL 2124 – Human Physiology
BIOL 2234 OR BIOL 2255 – Introduction to Human Anatomy OR Human Anatomy
CHEM 1315 – General Chemistry
ENGL 1113 – Composition I
ENGL 1213 OR EXPO 1213 – Composition II
HES 2131 – Introduction to HES
HES 2823 – Introductory Nutrition
HES 2913 – Personal Health
MATH 1503 – College Algebra or higher-level math course
PSY 1113 – Elements of Psychology
SOC 1113 – Introduction to Sociology

*Consult with your HES academic advisor if you are unsure about your catalog year.

**BIOL 1114 and 1121 are also acceptable. BIOL 1005 is acceptable in some cases, check with your HES academic advisor.