Admissions

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Furthering your education is one of the best choices you can make for yourself. The Admissions Team at Soma is dedicated to your success and to helping you get the information you need to make a confident and informed decision about your future.

Prospective students can obtain an application by contacting Soma or by visiting our online application at soma.edu/apply-now/. Completed applications are accepted throughout the year and they may be mailed, faxed, emailed or delivered in person.

Applicants will be asked to complete an interview with an Admissions Representative and may take a tour of the Soma campus. During the campus tour, prospective students will visit classes and have an opportunity to meet with Soma students and faculty. Prospective students are strongly encouraged, as part of their campus visit, to meet with Financial Aid in order to see which grants and loans they may qualify for and to receive an estimate of their personalized financial aid award for the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma Program.

Prospective students and applicants who live out of state and/or more than 50 miles from Soma may choose to be interviewed by telephone or Zoom.

Soma, if applicable, can assist in obtaining official documents to support your application (e.g., high school transcripts, GED certificate, etc.).

Enrollment for the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma Program takes place by appointment throughout the year. Please call 312.878.4644 or email info@soma.edu to schedule your campus tour.

The Soma Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability. Soma does not discriminate on any of these grounds in any of its school-administered programs.

FAQs

: What are the age and educational requirements to apply to the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma program?
To apply to the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma at The Soma Institute, applicants must be at least 18 years old and provide documented proof of high school graduation or its equivalent, such as a high school diploma, GED, or transcript. A student attestation of high school graduation may be accepted only in exceptional cases.

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: Does The Soma Institute accept a GED instead of a high school diploma?
Yes. A GED or equivalent documentation is accepted as proof of high school completion for the Clinical Massage Therapy program, along with other acceptable documents like a high school transcript or written certification for home-schooled students.

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: Are background checks or drug screenings required for admission or clinical externships?
The Soma Institute may require criminal background checks and drug screening for certain clinical education externship sites. In addition, the school reserves the right to deny admission to applicants with certain felony convictions. Full disclosure of criminal history is required on the application form.

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: What physical or interpersonal skills are needed to succeed in the program?
Prospective students should demonstrate physical stamina, fine motor coordination, good communication skills, interpersonal abilities, trustworthiness, and professionalism as part of the preparation for training and future work in clinical massage therapy.

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: Does Soma evaluate transfer credits for previous coursework?
Soma allows review of transcripts for transfer of credit on a case-by-case basis, which can reduce the number of courses required once approved. Prospective students should contact Student Services or the Admissions office with official transcripts to initiate credit evaluation.

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: When should I apply and what is the application timeline?
Enrollment for the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma program takes place by appointment throughout the year. Applicants can reach out to the Admissions Office to obtain and submit applications, complete an interview, and schedule a campus tour. Prospective students living outside the Chicago area may interview by telephone or Zoom.

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For immediate questions, call 312-939-2723.