Admission Requirements - School of Massage Therapy

Applicants must meet these requirements:

1. High school diploma or a General Educational Development diploma (GED).*
2. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
3. Pass a criminal background check.
4. Demonstrate sufficient maturity to undertake a healthcare profession, including the capacity to ethically and responsibly manage professional boundaries.
5. Meet all additional qualifications.
6. Complete an admission application.

*As a replacement for a high school diploma or GED, 60 semester credit hours completed within a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will meet admission requirements.

Admission to the School of Massage Therapy is competitive and enrollment is limited. Satisfying the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Responsibility of Applicant: It is the responsibility of the applicant to be aware of the entrance requirements and to ensure that they are met prior to enrollment. If Northwestern determines at any time that requirements are not met in full, the student will not be allowed to enroll or to continue at Northwestern.