Many programs require different or additional requirements as outlined below. Students should speak to an Admissions Counselor or to a Program Director prior to registration to ensure they understand the academic requirements and technical standards required for advancement in the program of their choice.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Certificate | |||
Credential | Baccalaureate or associate degree with a 3.0 CGPA from a patient facing Allied Health/Life Sciences program (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography). | ||
Echocardiography – Certificate | |||
Credential | Baccalaureate or associate degree with a 3.0 CGPA from a patient facing Allied Health/Life Sciences program (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography). | ||
Healthcare Informatics – Certificate | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Algebra & Biology | High School-level algebra and biology with a minimum course grade of 75. | College-level algebra with a minimum course grade of (C) . | |
Healthcare Informatics – A.A.S. & B.S. | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Credential | High School diploma with an 80% CGPA | Minimum College CGPA of 2.0 | |
Algebra & Biology | High School-level algebra and biology with a minimum course grade of 75. | College-level algebra with a minimum course grade of (C) . | |
Healthcare Management – B.P.S. | |||
Credential | Baccalaureate or associate degree with a 2.5 CGPA from an Allied Health/Life Sciences program (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technology, Nursing, or Radiography)and must have earned a minimum grade of “C” in all healthcare-related courses. | ||
Massage Therapy - Certificate & A.A.S. | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Credential | High school diploma with a 75% minimum CGPA . | Minimum CGPA of 2.0 in last semester with a minimum grades of (C) in all laboratory science courses. | |
Biology | High School-level biology with a minimum course grade of 75. | ||
Medical Assistant - Certificate & A.A.S. | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Credential | High school diploma with a 75% CGPA . | Minimum CGPA of 2.0 in last semester with minimum grades of (C) in all laboratory science courses. | |
Natural Science | High School-level natural science with a minimum course grade of 75. |
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NURSING - A.A.S. - First Time Freshman | |||
Credential | High School diploma with a minimum CGPA of 85% or GED score of 165 or its equivalent | ||
Biology | High School-level biology with a minimum course grade of 75. | ||
HESI A2 | HESI A2 test score of 75 in each section: math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. | ||
Repeat Courses | Students who have failed a non-nursing course twice and require a third course attempt will not be accepted into nursing without approval by the Dean of Nursing | ||
Deadline- Spring 2025 | Complete applications (application, transcripts, successful HESI A2 scores) must be received on or before December 20, 2024. All information must be in by December 20, 2024. | ||
Deadline- Fall 2025 | Complete applications (application, transcripts, successful HESI A2 scores) must be received on or before July 15, 2025. All information must be in by July 15, 2025. | ||
NURSING - A.A.S. - Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |||
Prior Academic History | Trocaire review of prior college attendance via the National Student Clearinghouse to determine all prior colleges attended. | ||
Credential | 2.75 CGPA from all college/university courses completed within the past 5 years at the time of application; average calculated using GPA calculator. | ||
Biology | Minimum course grade of (C) in Biology (college level). | ||
HESI A2 | HESI A2 test score of 75 in each section: math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. | ||
Repeat Courses | Students who have failed a non-nursing course twice and require a third course attempt will not be accepted into nursing without approval by the Dean of Nursing | ||
Readmission Requirement | Students dismissed from Trocaire’s or any other college’s nursing Associate’s degree program are not eligible for evaluation of admission into Nursing AAS for four full (fall, spring) semesters after such dismissal; such students may pursue the Practical Nursing Certificate program assuming they meet the other admissions requirements for that program. | ||
Deadline- Spring 2025 | Complete applications (application, transcripts, successful HESI A2 scores) must be received on or before December 20, 2024. All information must be in by December 20, 2024. | ||
Deadline- Fall 2025 | Complete applications (application, transcripts, successful HESI A2 scores) must be received on or before July 15, 2025. All information must be in by July 15, 2025. | ||
NURSING - B.S. | |||
Credential | Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.50 CGPA and a minimum grade of (C) in all nursing courses. Applicants who have graduated from a non-accredited nursing program, but is approved and registered with the New York State Education Department, are also eligible for admission. Applicants who have a CGPA below 2.50 may be considered for the Baccalaureate in Nursing Program if they have extensive clinical experiences or extenuating circumstances. | ||
Licensure | Graduates from an Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program who have not yet obtained their nursing license may be admitted to the program and allowed to take only courses offered in the first semester. Students may not progress to second semester nursing courses until proof of licensure has been provided. | ||
Practical Nursing Certificate | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Credential | High School diploma with a minimum CGPA of 75% or minimum GED Diploma score of 165 or its equivalent. | 2.5 CGPA from all college/university courses completed within the past 5 years at the time of application; average calculated using GPA calculator. | |
HESI A2 | HESI A2 test score of 73 in each section: math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. | HESI A2 test score of 73 in each section: math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. | |
Biology | High School-level biology with a minimum course grade of 75. | College-level biology with a minimum course grade of (C) . | |
Repeat Courses | Students who have failed a non-nursing course twice and require a third course attempt will not be accepted into nursing without approval by the Dean of Nursing. | ||
Readmission Requirement | Not apply | Students dismissed from Trocaire’s or any other institution’s Practical Nursing program are not eligible for evaluation of admission into Practical Nursing for three full (fall, spring) semesters after such dismissal. Such students may pursue a general studies program or another academic program at Trocaire for which they are eligible. | |
Deadline- Spring 2025 | Complete applications (application, transcripts, successful HESI A2 scores) must be received on or before December 20, 2024. All information must be in by December 20, 2024. | ||
Deadline- Fall 2025 | Complete applications (application, transcripts, successful HESI A2 scores) must be received on or before July 15, 2025. All information must be in by July 15, 2025. | ||
Radiologic Technology – A.A.S. | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Credential | High School diploma with a minimum CGPA of 85% or minimum GED Diploma score of 165 or its equivalent. | Minimum 2.75 CGPA with minimum grades of (C) in all pre-requisite courses. | |
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics | High School-level algebra, biology, chemistry & physics with a minimum course grade of 75. | College level algebra, biology, chemistry & physics. | |
Age Requirement | Students must be at least 18 years old by the first day of classes. | ||
Surgical Technology A.A.S. | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Credential | High School diploma with a minimum 85% CGPA or minimum GED Diploma score 165 or its equivalent. | Minimum 2.5 college-level CGPA. | |
Biology | High School-level biology with a minimum course grade of 75. | College-level biology with a minimum course grade of (C) in all laboratory science courses. | |
Age Requirement | Students must be at least 18 years old by the first day of classes. | ||
Veterinary Technology - A.A.S. | |||
Requirement | 1st Time Freshman | Transfer/Program Change/Readmission | |
Fall 2024 Credential | High School diploma with a minimum CGPA of 75% or minimum GED Diploma score of 165 or its equivalent. | Minimum 2.5 college-level CGPA. | |
Fall 2024: Biology or Chemistry | High School-level biology or chemistry with a minimum course grade of 85% (or AP exam grade of 3 or higher). | College-level biology or chemistry with a minimum course grade of (C). | |
Fall 2025 Credential | High School diploma with a minimum CGPA of 85% or minimum GED Diploma score of 175 or its equivalent. | Minimum 2.5 college-level CGPA. | |
Fall 2025 Biology | High School-level biology with a corresponding lab with a minimum course grade of 85% in both the lecture and lab. | College-level biology and corresponding lab with a minimum course grade of (C) in both the lecture and lab. | |
Fall 2025 Chemistry | AP Chemistry exam grade of 3 or higher. | College-level chemistry with a minimum course grade of (C). Corresponding lab is recommended but not required. | |
Age Requirement | Students must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the third semester. | ||