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Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences,
1423 N. Jefferson Ave.,
Springfield, Mo. 65802,
417/269-3401.
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Admissions Department The Admissions Office is the gateway to accessing College programs. Early application to Cox College is encouraged. Applicants will be notified of their admission status after all documentation required for admission has been received.
For more information, please contact the Cox Admissions Office (417-269-3401) located on the first floor of the College. Cox’s admission office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our mailing address is: Cox College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Admissions Office, 1423 N. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65802.
Admission Procedure to Cox College
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Submit a completed Cox College application
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Submit a non refundable application fee of $30
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Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED certificate
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Submit official transcripts from all accredited post-secondary institutions attended. Note: If you have earned less than 24 college credits, you must also submit your official high school transcript or GED certificate. |
Note: Admission to Cox’s general education program does not ensure admission into the nursing program(s).
Immunization Verification
The following immunization verification is required before enrolling in the first nursing course at Cox College:
- Provide current Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) immunity by immunization or blood titer (nursing majors only)
- Provide current tetanus/diphtheria (TD) immunization (nursing majors only)
- Initiation of the Hepatitis B series is encouraged (optional for a general education student)
- Provide a current negative TB screen (all students)
Students admitted to Cox’s General Education Program must provide proof of competency in English and Mathematics. Competency is accomplished by providing:
- ACT or SAT scores taken within the last 5 years
- An official college or university transcript with a grade of “C” or better in English Composition and College or Intermediate Algebra courses.
- Successfully passing the ASSET test.
If the student cannot provide one of the above or successfully pass the ASSET test, they may be required to take MATH 001 and/or ENGL 001. Students possessing a RN license are exempt from this requirement.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Applicants who have completed advanced work in high school and have taken the AP tests given by the College Board may be awarded college credit for designated subjects, provided their AP test score is 3 or above.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Applicants who have successfully passed the College Board’s CLEP examinations (50 th percentile or higher) may be awarded college credit for designated subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Applicants who have a core of 4 or higher on the International Baccalaureate examination and a score of 5 or higher on the International Baccalaureate higher-level examination may be awarded college credit for designated subjects.
Re-Admission to Cox College
If a student does not enroll at Cox College for one semester (unless granted a leave of absence) or withdraws from the college during a semester, he or she ceases to be a student of the college. To be re-admitted, the student must:
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Submit a completed Cox College application
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Submit a non refundable application fee of $30
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Submit official transcripts from all accredited post-secondary institutions attended since withdrawing from Cox College
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A personal interview may be required
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Eligibility for re-admission will be determined based upon current admission policies, academic accomplishments, and potential for success. Students must meet the catalog policies and graduation requirements in effect at the time of re-admission.
Content of previous courses completed will be evaluated for applicability of content to the current curriculum. Validation of prior learning through examination may be necessary. All financial obligations of the previous enrollment must be met prior to being considered for re-admission. Eligibility for re-admission will be considered by the appropriate academic department. If a student is dismissed from the College, re-admission is generally not considered sooner than one year from dismissal date.
