Application

Admissions Criteria

Thank you for requesting the Application Packet for the Health Information Technology Program at Washburn University.  The admissions criteria are as follows:  

1.  Students must first be accepted to Washburn University (see link on HIT Home Page).  The next step is submission of a completed application packet to the Program Director by February 1 of the application year.

2.  Students must submit a letter of intent and two letters of recommendation to the Program Director.  The letter of intent should describe the applicant's interest in the field of Health Information Technology and outline any experiences that pertain to the candidate's application.

• Official transcripts must accompany the Washburn University application.  Transcripts must also be sent to the Health Information Technology Program Director.

3.  It is recommended that students have documented evidence of observation or work experience in a Health Information Department.  This information is recorded on the application to the program, and should be mentioned in the letter of intent.

4.  Application to Washburn University and Application to the Program DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ADMISSION.  

• Selection of students is based on:  
  • Completion of the application  by deadline
  • Letter of Intent  
  • Letters of recommendation  
  • Grades  
  • Past work experiences  
  • Previous relevant college courses completed 
• Maximum class size is 20 students. 
• Classes begin the fall semester of each year. 
• Completed applications must be received by February 1 for the next fall semester.  Notification of acceptance or denial will be sent by March 15.  Late applications will be accepted with approval on a space available basis. 
• Students are required to transport themselves to and from various clinical sites.
• Students who are formally accepted into the program must complete a physical  examination with the University Health Service or their personal physician prior to the first clinical course, complete a criminal background check, and must read and sign the "Technical Standards" form.
• The Washburn University Health Information Technology program  is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).