Admission Requirements
Aspen University’s admission requirements vary by degree-level and program. Please review the specific admissions requirements for each degree-level and program at the bottom of this page. Below you will find general information regarding the admissions process.
Admissions Documentation
- Official Transcripts- Official Transcripts from previous institutions are required and must be sent directly from a student’s previous institution via mail or through secure electronic service to the Office of the Registrar. Hardcopy transcripts that are not issued from the originating institution in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts received in a format other than a secure electronic service will be considered unofficial. Aspen University does not accept official transcripts via non-verified email attachment or fax. If a student’s previous institution is no longer in operation, the student may provide Official Transcripts from the appropriate representing institution or regulatory body.
- Nursing Licenses- Aspen University's nursing programs require a current, unrestricted registered nursing license, issued in the United States, a US territory, or Canada. Registered nurses licensed outside of these areas are not eligible. Nursing licenses that show past restrictions may be required to provide additional documentation, even if that past restriction has since been resolved. Students are required to maintain an unrestricted registered nursing license throughout their program. If a student's nursing license status changes, that student is required to self-report that information to registrar@aspen.edu. If a student reports a change in their license status, the student will be placed on a Leave of Absence while working to resolve their license status with the appropriate nursing regulatory body. Students will be required to provide documentation that their license is unencumbered before resuming classes again. If a student exceeds 180 days since their last date of enrollment while attempting to resolve their licensing issue, the student will be dropped from their program per the Continuous Enrollment policy; students in this situation may reapply to the university per the Readmissions policy once their licensing issue is resolved. If the university finds that a student failed to report a change in their license status, they will be subject to review under the Code of Conduct policy.
- Nursing Essential Functions Form- The nursing profession requires significant physical, mental, and behavioral skills. The essential functions listed describe what students must be able to do to meet the requirements of being a nurse to ensure protection of patient safety. The essential functions define selected attributes and behaviors necessary for students to demonstrate in order to successfully complete their education and subsequently enter their profession. Individuals are required to navigate their assigned responsibilities independently with or without reasonable accommodations. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact accessibility@aspen.edu for assistance.
- Additional Documentation- Aspen University reserves the right to request additional information from any applicant in order to make admissions decisions.
- Retention of Admissions Documents- All documents sent to Aspen University for admissions purposes become the property of Aspen University and will not be returned to the applicant or student for any reason, regardless of enrollment status.
Student Location
Students must reside in a location in which Aspen University is authorized to operate. Information on Aspen's state authorization information can be found on the Aspen University website. The university confirms the student's location when the student is admitted into the institution based on the address self-reported by the student on their application. It is the responsibility of the student to discuss the consequences of any inter-state or inter-country relocation and to update their address via their Student Portal if their location changes at any point while enrolled at the institution.
Petitions for Exception
Students who do not meet the minimum admissions requirements for their program may be able to submit additional documentation to petition for an exception to admissions policies. Students wishing to pursue this option should contact their Enrollment Advisor for more information regarding the process for their specific program.
Notification of Admission
Students accepted into Aspen University are notified of their acceptance by the Office of the Registrar. Students admitted into the University receive an acceptance letter via email. Applicants who are denied admission are notified in writing via email.
Compulsory-Aged Students
Aspen University does not enroll compulsory-aged students.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements: