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CAHIIM Accredited

The bachelor's and master's degree programs at The College of St. Scholastica are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Admission Requirements and Checklist

Eligibility

High School Diploma or GED
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for entrance into the college
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for entrance into the program

Note: Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

Application Checklist

Request official transcripts. Transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the school, or from a certified electronic official transcript provider such as Docufide, Scrip Safe or National Clearinghouse. (email to transcripts@css.edu)
- College transcripts from all colleges that you have attended and/or from which you received financial aid
- High School transcripts, if you have no college credit, or you took three full years of high school foreign language.
Please order early - transcripts can take up to 4-6 weeks to arrive. If you are currently attending college, a final official transcript will also be required after grades are posted. Mail transcripts for receipt on or before the deadline to:

The College of St. Scholastica
Office of Graduate and Extended Studies Admissions
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

Complete the Online Application. You will need to use an updated browser, preferably Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
1. Upload a 250-500 word Statement of Interest (pdf or word format) that is typed and double spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font and one inch margins to include the following discussion points:
  - What life & or work experience leads you to pursue a degree in Health Information Management?
  - Why choose an online program for your bachelors degree?
  - What are your career goals and how will a bachelors degree in HIM support your goals?
2. Enter contact information for two references who have observed and evaluated your leadership competencies and abilities. At least one recommendation should be from someone who can speak to the applicant's academic qualifications.
If you have international transcripts or non-citizen status, you will need to send additional documentation. Please see the International Admissions Policy for complete details.
Applicant may be asked to participate in a telephone interview.
Discuss financing your education with Financial Aid early in the application process by calling (877) 287-8716.
Upon receipt of all application materials, the application packet will be forwarded to the Admissions Committee for review and the admissions decision.

Application Deadlines

Early submission is encouraged; applications are reviewed as they are completed. Applications completed after the following deadlines will be submitted for the subsequent term.

Fall: August 5
Fall mid-term: September 30
Spring: December 9
Spring mid-term: February 17
Summer: April 21

After Admissions

Submit Decision Response Form

Tuition

B.S. Health Information Management

$405 per credit

This tuition rate is in effect for the 2013-2014 academic year. Tuition rate is subject change in subsequent years.

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Contact Us

Jay Parsons

Admissions Counselor
(877) 287-8750
jparsons@css.edu

A conversation with
department chair
Ryan Sandefer

Alum Beth Haenke Just
shares her experiences at St. Scholastica.

2nd Annual LaTour/Eichenwald Forum

5:30 p.m. | June 3, 2013
Mitchell Auditorium
The College of St. Scholastica campus

Free and open to the public. Registration requested.

More information

Keynote speaker: Patty T. Sheridan, MBA, RHIA, FAHIMA

Patty T. Sheridan, MBA, RHIA, FAHIMA, (ex-officio - President/Chair, AHIMA Board of Directors) will provide the keynote address at this year's LaTour Eichenwald Forum on HIM Leadership and Innovation.