How to Apply to the Massage Therapy Program

We are accepting applications for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026 terms!

Before you apply, review the admission requirements

Entry Terms: Fall, Winter, Summer

Summer 2025
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Classes Start: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Fall 2025
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Classes Start: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Winter 2026
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Classes Start: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

We recommend that you submit your application 1 to 3 months before your intended start term. Day schedule starting dates are January and September. Evening schedule starting dates are May and September. We will accept applications up to two weeks before the start of the term, depending on class availability.

Step 1 – Login to the application portal

At any time, you may save your application, log out, and complete it later.

Step 2 – Complete the application

Application fee
There is a non-refundable $50.00 application fee required with submission of your application.

Request official transcripts
Have your official academic transcripts from your high school and from all previously attended post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools and PSEO credits) sent directly to Northwestern Health Sciences University. To request an official transcript, contact the Registrar’s Office at your prior institution(s). Transcripts from any previous graduate-level work are also required. Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@nwhealth.edu or by mail to:

Northwestern Health Sciences University
ATTN: Office of Admissions
2501 W. 84th St.
Bloomington, MN 55431

Essay
Write a two-page summary of your interests and goals, addressing these questions:

a. Why are you interested in massage therapy?
b. How much background reading have you done about massage therapy?
c. Have you had personal experience with massage therapy?
d. Do you have any previous involvement in health or human services?
e. In your previous occupations and studies, what have you found to be most rewarding and most challenging?
f. Explain why you feel you will be a good healthcare practitioner
g. How will you balance your work and personal life with the program’s time and financial obligations?

Background check consent
You will need to give consent for completion of a background check as part of the application process.

Minnesota Immunization Form
Minnesota state law requires us to have a signed immunization form on file for each student:

Transfer Students

Transfer students must submit additional documentation with an application for admission