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Instant Decision Day

Please join us for Samuel Merritt University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) Instant Decision Days! Register and submit your materials, complete your application, then interview with the program director — you will receive a decision regarding your admission into the program that same day.

No application fee required
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How Instant Decision Day Works

One event, four steps — from registration to your admission decision.

1

Register and Submit
Your Materials

Select a date and register in the link. Then submit your unofficial transcripts for evaluation at least 48 hours prior to the selected event day.

2

Receive Application
Assistance

During the event you will be guided through the online forms needed for your application.

3

Interview with the
Program Director

You will be introduced to our Program Director Dr. Keith Schildt for a brief 10-minute interview.

4

Receive Your
Decision

You will receive a decision regarding your admission into the program that same day!

Choose Your Program and Register

We are accepting applications for Fall 2026. Pick your program below to register — no application fee required!

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Undergraduate · Bachelor’s

Bachelor of Health Sciences Instant Decision Day

Please join us for Samuel Merritt University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences Instant Decision Day! No application fee required!

During this event you will be guided through online forms needed for your application and then will be introduced to our Program Director Dr. Keith Schildt for a brief 10-minute interview. From there, you will receive a decision regarding your admission into the program that same day!

For this event, you must submit your unofficial transcripts for evaluation at least 48 hours prior to the event. If admitted, you are still required to order your official transcripts to be sent to Samuel Merritt University. If you have questions, please contact the BHS Admission Counselor, Brent Dondalski at bdondalski@samuelmerritt.edu.

Learn more about the BHS program

Before You Attend

  • Submit your unofficial transcripts for evaluation at least 48 hours prior to the event
  • How to submit: Add your unofficial transcripts at the time of registration, or send them directly to Brent Dondalski at bdondalski@samuelmerritt.edu
  • If admitted, you are still required to order your official transcripts to be sent to Samuel Merritt University

Upcoming BHS Sessions

Select a date to view full session details and register.

July 15, 2026

Bachelor of Health Sciences

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July 22, 2026

Bachelor of Health Sciences

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August 5, 2026

Bachelor of Health Sciences

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August 12, 2026

Bachelor of Health Sciences

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Graduate · Master’s

Master of Health Administration Instant Decision Day

Please join us for Samuel Merritt University’s Master of Health Administration Instant Decision Day! No application fee required!

During this event you will be guided through online forms needed for your application and then will be introduced to our Program Director Dr. Keith Schildt for a brief 10-minute interview. From there, you will receive a decision regarding your admission into the program that same day!

For this event, you must submit your unofficial transcripts AND resume for evaluation at least 48 hours prior to the event. If admitted, you are still required to order your official transcripts to be sent to Samuel Merritt University. If you have questions, please contact the MHA Admission Counselor, Brent Dondalski at bdondalski@samuelmerritt.edu.

Learn more about the MHA program

Before You Attend

  • Submit your unofficial transcripts and resume for evaluation at least 48 hours prior to the event
  • How to submit: Add your unofficial transcripts and resume at the time of registration, or send them directly to Brent Dondalski at bdondalski@samuelmerritt.edu
  • If admitted, you are still required to order your official transcripts to be sent to Samuel Merritt University

Upcoming MHA Sessions

Select a date to view full session details and register.

July 15, 2026

Master of Health Administration

Register

July 22, 2026

Master of Health Administration

Register

August 5, 2026

Master of Health Administration

Register

August 12, 2026

Master of Health Administration

Register

Admitted students are still required to order official transcripts to be sent to Samuel Merritt University. Registration links open the SMU event registration site in a new tab.

Questions?

Contact Brent Dondalski, Admission Counselor for the BHS and MHA programs, and he will help you get ready for your Instant Decision Day.

Email Brent Dondalski

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Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and nursing certificate programs at four campuses in Northern California and online.

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