All students accepted to the College must submit the following prior to enrollment:
Students enrolled in the following programs: BSN, BSMI - Non-Clinical Option, CRC and MSN are treated as non-clinical and do not have to complete the fingerprint clearance, urine drug screen, or show evidence of BLS for Healthcare Providers.
New students will be emailed prior to enrollment start date with instructions on how to submit required documentation.
Some health and immunization requirements must be updated annually. Students should contact the Immunization Coordinator to ensure that all requirements are satisfied each semester. Failure to maintain compliance with immunization requirements may result in class/clinical removal and/or delayed academic progression of the student.
North Carolina law requires all students entering undergraduate or graduate studies at any public or private college or university in North Carolina to provide proof of the following immunizations: Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (3 doses); polio (3 doses, only if under the age of 18); Measles (2 doses); mumps (2 doses); rubella; and Hepatitis B (3 doses).
In addition, students in clinical courses at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are required to have:
Cabarrus College conducts appropriate background and sanction checks, screens accepted applicants, and monitors current students to ensure a safe environment for clinical affiliates and the College. Background and sanction checks conducted prior to official enrollment include but are not limited to the following: social security trace, criminal history, NC Sex Offender Registry, and checks against duly authorized, licensing, disciplining and sanctioning authorities (including the Cumulative Sanction List of the office of the Inspector General). Continuing students will be similarly investigated on a “for cause” basis. Convictions that will specifically preclude final acceptance to the College for all students include, but are not limited to:
** Time frames are measured from the date of conviction. In addition, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences will not accept any individual:
Note: According to North Carolina statutes, having a previous conviction of certain misdemeanors or felonies may make the applicant ineligible for licensure and/or certification in selected healthcare fields.