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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Program Admission, Application Process and Registration

Program Admission

Admission to the program is competitive and the selection of the applicants is based upon the following criteria:

  • Completion of an associate degree in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program and regional accreditation of the college or university
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale in previous academic work; students with a 2.0 – 2.29 GPA will be considered on an individual basis
  • Must have an RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Completion of the University of Southern Indiana's undergraduate application
  • Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • A one-time, nonrefundable $40 application fee

Non-native speakers of English must provide an official report confirming a TOEFL score of 197 (computerized test) or 71 (Internet based), or IELTS score of 6, or Cambridge English (Advanced) Minimum grade of C, or ELS Completion Level 112.


Application Process

  • Applicants must apply and be accepted to the University of Southern Indiana. This includes the payment of an application fee as well as the submission of college/university transcripts to USI Undergraduate Admissions, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712.
  • RRT-BSRT application is embedded in the USI application. Be sure to choose this option.
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.

Registration Process

  • The Advisor will develop and send the student a detailed advising plan.
  • The advisor will remove the advising hold on the student’s account.
  • The student will provide his or her advisor a proposed start date.
  • Transfer students will be sent a “block credit” form that must be signed and returned to his or her advisor.

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