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Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Admission Requirements

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The Department of Health Professions admits students to the Respiratory Care Program once per year for Fall Semester registration.

Admission to the University provides students with the opportunity to complete a core of pre-respiratory care courses, after which they may apply and compete for a position in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) Program. The YSU Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

Application Process Contact Information 
Pre-Respiratory Care Professional Academic Advisor: Jennifer Myers | jlmyers09@ysu.edu 

STEP 1: GENERAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

The applicant must be fully admitted to Youngstown State University.

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STEP 2: PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Admission to the University.
  • Completion of pre-respiratory courses does not guarantee admission to the program.
  • All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of a "C" or better.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater in all college work and a GPA of 2.50 or greater in pre-respiratory required courses. This GPA does not guarantee admission, but it will be used in ranking student applications.
     

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Biology 1551 + Lab – Anatomy and Physiology  
  • MATH 2623 or MATH 2623C – Survey of Mathematics
  • ENGL 1549 or 1550 – College Writing 1 with support or College Writing  
  • PHLT 1568 – Healthy Lifestyles  
  • YSU Success Seminar (YSU 1500, YSU 1500S, or HONR 1500)
     

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CONSIDERATION

  • Number of course repetitions – Applicants will have, within the last five (5) years, no more than two (2) repeats in pre-respiratory courses listed above.
  • Spaces available.
     

ADMISSION RANKING CRITERIA

  • The number of pre-respiratory courses successfully completed.
  • GPA of completed pre-respiratory courses.
  • Cumulative GPA.
  • Admission may be approved even if all pre-respiratory care courses have not been completed if total applicants meeting all requirements do not meet the number of available clinical positions.  

STEP 3: REQUEST A REVIEW

Applicants must submit an Online Request for Review.

  • Request period opens: October 1, 2025
  • Request deadline: January 16, 2026 - 4:00PM EST
     

Before Requesting a Review Checklist:

  • Have been fully admitted to YSU and have a student ID number
  • Have submitted all official transcripts to YSU
  • Complete all pre-requisites and meet GPA requirements listed in Step 2.
     
Submit a Request for Review
 

Please Note:

  • After submitting the Request for Review, students will receive a response within 7 business days.  This will be sent to their YSU email address only.
  • No requests for review will be considered after this deadline.
  • Submitting a review and meeting all requirements does not guarantee admission to the Respiratory Program. 

STEP 4: SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION

Only applicants who meet the program admissions requirements will receive a personalized link to apply to the program. This link cannot be shared with other individuals.

  • Application Submission Deadline: Applicants must submit their online application by 4:00 PM (EST) on January 20, 2026. 

STEP 5: POST-ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS 

Required Documentation Prior to Clinical Practice:

Upon receiving admission to the Respiratory Care Program, students must show satisfactory evidence of completed essential functions forms as a condition of admission.

In the semester prior to clinical practice (Fall Semester of Year 3), students must provide evidence of:

  • Completed history and physical examination.
  • Immunization requirements.
  • Criminal Record Check through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Federal Bureau of Investigation Records involving fingerprinting.
  • Current CPR certification, BLS for Health Care Provider. 


Post Acceptance Contact Information
Program Director: Kelly Colwell | klcolwell@ysu.edu 

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