We Are Allen

Allen College is committed to delivering innovative, hands-on experiences that will define your future as a healthcare professional. We offer 11 degree programs continuing a tradition of excellence in health care education since 1925.  

Allen College cannot accept international applicants - you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

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Application Instructions

  • Pay the non-refundable $50 Application Fee
    • Applications will not be processed until the application fee is received 
    • Payments are only accepted through the 
      Application Fee Portal
    • Application fee waived for Allen College Alumni and UPH employees 
  • Submit the online application for your program of interest
    • All Undergraduate Programs, Graduate Nursing, Health Professions Education (EdD)

      Click here for Allen Application

    • Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy applications are only accepted through the Centralized Application Service (CAS).
      Do not use the link above to apply.
  • Submit official transcripts   
    • Send official transcripts from every college and university you have attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Send electronically via email to admissions@erare.net or mail to Allen College, Enrollment Management, 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703.
  • Submit program specific supplemental application materials

Applications are not eligible for review until all supplemental application materials have been received. Visit your program page to review program-specific program application materials, admissions requirements and general education requirements . An application is not considered complete until all required documentation has been submitted. 

Once you receive your student number, you can upload your application documents in the Applicant Document Portal. Admissions will notify you of your student number after your application form is processed. 

Allen College Programs

Associate of Science in Radiography – Late summer start

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Accelerated 12-month track – Summer and fall starts
  • Traditional 2-year (summers off) track – Fall and spring starts
  • Hybrid 2-year continuous track – Fall start 

Bachelor of Health Sciences

  • Medical and Cardiac Sonography – Fall start; November 1 priority deadline 
  • Medical Imaging – Fall start
  • Medical Laboratory Science – Summer start; November 1 priority deadline 
  • Public Health – Fall and spring starts

Master of Science in Nursing – Fall and spring starts

Post Graduate Certificate – Fall and spring starts

Doctor of Nursing Practice – Fall and spring starts

Doctor of Occupational Therapy – Fall start, October 1 priority deadline

Doctor of Physical Therapy – Spring start

Doctor of Education-Health Professions Education – Fall and spring starts

 

Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy
Allen College is committed to equal opportunity for all students capable of meeting the College's educational obligations and grants without discrimination all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Allen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or handicap in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarships and loan programs and other school-administered programs. Any person having concerns with respect to rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, please contact the Dean of Enrollment Management and Title IX Coordinator, Allen College, 1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703.