Students planning to major in any area of health care are strongly encouraged to take one or more chemistry courses while in high school. Although not required for admission, two years of foreign language is recommended. The additional units may come from any academic area. Generally, students who attain a 3.0 high school grade point average and an ACT composite score of 19 or a SAT combined score of 900 qualify academically for unconditional admission. Students who do not meet these requirements must be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Early application is encouraged to ensure individual consideration.
Transfer students with a 2.0 grade point average or higher are considered for unconditional admission. Those with lower averages are reviewed individually and may be granted probational admission during any semester or summer term. Full credit is normally given for courses transferred from accredited institutions if these courses approximate those at Harding. Students presenting transfer credit from non-accredited institutions may have this credit validated by special examinations or on the basis of satisfactory work completed in residence. In order for you to graduate, at least 32 hours must be earned in residence at Harding, and 60 hours must be earned at a four-year college.