Competitive Selection Process for Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Selection Process for Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Programs (Health Sciences Programs - Medical Laboratory Technology Degree, Dental Hygiene Degree, Medical Assisting Diploma, Radiologic Technology Degree, Surgical Technology Degree. Nursing Programs – Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Certificate).

Applicants for West Georgia Technical College diplomas and degrees in Health Sciences and Nursing programs must complete a selection process before admission to the program.

Associate Degree in Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Students who apply to a degree level Health Sciences or Nursing program are initially accepted/admitted into the Healthcare Professional certificate. Students may choose to enroll in a different primary program, but they must request a change of major. Based on the primary and intended degree program requirements, students are admitted on provisional or regular admission status. Students will take general core and health science core courses common to both the primary and intended degree programs. Students may be eligible to receive financial aid based on the type of aid available for the primary major. For additional assistance with academic requirements, contact the Student Advising Center.

Diploma in Health Sciences

Students who apply to a diploma-level Health Science program are initially accepted into the Healthcare Assistant certificate to complete prerequisite courses required for their chosen healthcare program. Students are admitted on provisional or regular admission status. Students enrolled in the Healthcare Assistant certificate may be eligible for financial aid. For additional assistance with academic requirements, contact the Student Advising Center.

Certificate in Practical Nursing

Students who apply to the Practical Nursing certificate will be admitted into the Associates of Science in Allied Health Professions degree with Practical Nursing as the intended major. Students may opt to take courses in the Allied Health Professions degree during the selection period, but it is not required for admission into the Practical Nursing program. Students must be regular admission status at the time of the submission of their Selection File Review Request Form. For additional assistance with academic requirements, contact the Student Advising Center.

Selection Process

General Applicant Requirements

The following steps are common to the selection process for each program and must be completed by the application deadline.

Each program has an application deadline.
All healthcare program applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session for their chosen program.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your chosen program(s) on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Students must submit a Selection File Review Request Form by the application deadline. All required documents must be attached to the form by the application deadline. Applications submitted without required documents will not be considered in the selection process.
Non-Georgia residents will be considered in the selection process on a space available basis. They will not be considered if enough qualified Georgia residents apply. Please refer to the In-State Resident section of this Catalog for more information regarding residency status.
The student may choose two programs on the Selection File Review Request Form if the deadlines are the same and all program requirements are met.
The student must be in "good academic standing" with the College.
The following courses must be completed within seven years of the program start date, if required for the selection process. College transcripts and AP Scores used in the application process must be received before the application deadline.

The Admissions Office must receive all official transcripts reflecting grades earned at other colleges before the application deadline. The Registrar’s Office determines the transferability of classes.

Health Sciences Selection Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technology Degree

The application deadline is May 1.
The class cohort begins Summer Semester at the Murphy Campus.
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 2.5 must be earned in the required courses.
The selection score is based 100% on the letter grades earned in the required courses with a maximum score of 100. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses.
An applicant may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points. Submit an employer letter on company letterhead designating the type of facility, including the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties for consideration.
- One (1) point for six months of healthcare clinical work experience. Clinical work experience is defined as performing the duties as a Phlebotomist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or Specimen Processor in a hospital, clinic, or physician's office; or
- Two (2) points for six (6) to twelve (12) months of work in the healthcare field as a Phlebotomist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or Specimen Processor in the clinical laboratory ; or
- Three (3) points for more than one equivalent of full-time experience as a Phlebotomist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or Specimen Processor.
If a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected.
A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
Any student who is selected and who does not complete the program with their class cohort must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.

Dental Hygiene Degree

The application deadline is June 1.
The class cohort begins Fall semester at the Douglas Campus.
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required courses.
In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, additional courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C before the cohort start date. Please refer to the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. The student must provide documentation of completion of the additional courses or that they are registered to complete the courses before the cohort start date. A student may not enroll in the cohort if the courses are not completed before the cohort start date.
Applicant must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Applicant must earn a minimum raw score of 70% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Examination. The ATI TEAS raw score includes Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within five years of the program start date. A student may take the ATI TEAS exam three times within a calendar year and must wait at least 14 days between attempts. A copy of the the highest ATI TEAS exam score must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
An applicant may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points.
- One (1) point for any dental clinical work experience, or a minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience shadowing a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) within six months of the student's application submission date. Dental clinical experience is defined as physical patient care in a dental setting through an apprenticeship, observation, internship, part-time or full-time employment, or professional volunteerism completed for at least three months within three years of the student's application. Professional volunteerism is defined as volunteering in a non-virtual dental office setting; or
- Two (2) points for dental-related work experience such as a lab technician or front office employee within six months to three years of the student's selection application; or
- Three (3) points for more than one equivalent year of full-time experience as a chair side dental assistant within three years of the student's application date.
If the student requests bonus points, an employment verification letter must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form. The letter must be on company letterhead and include the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of the duties.
The selection score is based 50% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 50 points. The score earned on the ATI TEAS exam determines 50% of the score, up to 50 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available from the letter grades earned in the required courses and the ATI TEAS score.
If a tie occurs, the GPA from Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. The student with the highest ATI TEAS Total Raw Score will be selected if a tie remains.
A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
Any student who is selected and who does not complete the program with their class cohort must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.

Medical Assisting Diploma

The application deadline is June 1.
The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Murphy Campus. '
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 2.5 must be earned in the required courses.
In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, additional courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C before the cohort start date. Please refer to the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. The student must provide documentation of completion of the additional courses or that they are registered to complete the courses before the cohort start date. A student may not enroll in the cohort if the courses are not completed before the cohort start date.
Students must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
The selection score is based 100% on the letter grades earned in the required prerequisite courses, up to 100 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned.
An applicant may earn a maximum of two (2) bonus points.
- One (1) point for shadowing at a medical office for a minimum of four (4) hours. Shadowing is defined as following a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, practical nurse, office/practice manager, certified medical assistant, or registered medical assistant in a medical office. If the student is requesting a bonus point, an employment verification letter must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form. The letter must be on company letterhead and include the dates and time of the shadowing experience, the job title, and a brief description of the duties of the staff member being shadowed.
- Two (2) points for current State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) or Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form. If the certification or licensure was obtained more than five (5) years ago, documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of employment as a CNA or Phlebotomy Technician within the last five (5) years must be provided. An employment verification letter must be submitted on company letterhead, including the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties.
If a tie occurs, the grade for ALHS 1011 will be used. The student with the highest grade for the course will be selected.
A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
Any student who is selected and who does not complete the program with their class cohort must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.

Radiologic Technology Degree

The application deadline is June 1.
The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Douglas Campus.
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required prerequisite courses.
In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, an additional course is required to be completed with a minimum grade of C prior to the cohort start date or within the first term of the cohort start. Please refer to the Academic Programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirement.
Students must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Applicant must earn a minimum raw score of 70% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Examination. The ATI TEAS raw score includes Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within five years of the program start date. A student may take the ATI TEAS exam three times within a calendar year and must wait a minimum of 14 days between attempts. A copy of the highest ATI TEAS exam must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
The selection score is 75% of the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 75 points. The score earned on the ATI TEAS exam determines 25% of the score, up to 25 points.
If a tie occurs, the GPA from Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest Total Raw ATI TEAS Score will be selected.
A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
Any student who is admitted to a selection Health Science program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.

Surgical Technology Degree

The application deadline is September 1.
The class cohort begins Fall Semester at the Murphy Campus.
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.0 must be earned in the required prerequisite courses.
Students must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
The selection score is based 100% on the letter grades earned in the required courses, up to 100 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses.
Applicants may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points.
- One (1) point for six months of healthcare clinical work experience. Clinical experience is defined as actual patient care that includes the delivery of physical care, such as certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, practical nurse, patient care technician, medical assistant, surgical technician, a back-office worker in a clinic or physician's office, or emergency medical technician.
- Two (2) points for six to twelve months of surgical work experience, such as a surgical technician or surgical clerk.
- Three (3) points for more than one-year equivalent of full-time work experience as a surgical technician.
If a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected.
A selected student who declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
Any student who is admitted to a selection Health Science program, who does not complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time.

Associate Degree Nursing

The application deadline is February 1 for the class cohort that begins at the Coweta Campus Summer Semester.
The application deadline is June 1 for the class cohort that begins at the Murphy Campus Fall Semester.
The application deadline is September 1 for the class cohort that begins at the LaGrange Campus Spring Semester.
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.2 must be earned in the required prerequisite courses.
In addition to the courses required to be completed by the application deadline, additional courses are required to be completed with a minimum grade of C, prior to the cohort start date. Please refer to the academic programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements. The student must provide documentation of completion of the additional courses or provide documentation that they are registered to complete the courses prior to the cohort start date. A student may not enroll in the cohort if the courses are not completed prior to the cohort start date.
Applicants must earn an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 75% on the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) exam and must earn an individual score of 65% in each of the individual exams including Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within two (2) years of the program start date. A maximum of three attempts will be allowed per calendar year, with a minimum of at least 14 days between attempts. A copy of the highest TEAS scores must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Applicants must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Applicants must possess a current State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA), be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or present one of the following certifications: EMT/Paramedic, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Surgical Technician. The certification or license must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. A copy of the certification or license must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form. If the certification or licensure was obtained more than five (5) years ago, documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of employment as a CNA, LPN, EMT/Paramedic, CMA, or Surgical Technician within the last five (5) years must be provided. An employer letter of verification must be submitted on company letterhead and include the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties.
Applicants may earn a maximum of three (3) bonus points.
- One (1) point for six (6) months of clinical work experience. Clinical experience is defined as actual patient care that includes the delivery of physical care such as a certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, licensed practical nurse, patient care technician, medical assistant, surgical technician, and back office worker in a clinic or physician’s office, emergency medical technician or paramedic.
- One (1) point for completion of the Nurse Aide certificate program, including ALHS 1040, ALHS 1060, ALHS 1090, and NAST 1100.
- Two (2) points for beginning a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
The selection score is based 40% on the letter grades earned in the required prerequisite courses, up to 40 points. The score earned on the TEAS exam determines 60% of the score, up to 60 points. Eligible bonus points are in addition to the 100 points available from the letter grades earned in the required courses and the TEAS score.
If a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest Adjusted Individual Total TEAS Score will be selected.
A student who is selected and declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
A minimum grade of 75 is required for academic progress in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Any nursing course completed with a grade of less than 75 or an inability to complete the course for other reasons will result in an interruption of progression in the program. Satisfactory completion of the clinical component of a nursing course is required to pass the course. Clinical and theory in any course are required to be completed concurrently. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the ADN program. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the ADN Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the ADN Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the ADN selection process and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is also dependent on the space availability.

Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge Program

The application deadline is October 1 for the Coweta Campus cohort that begins Spring Semester. *Murphy Campus Option: Students who wish to attend the Murphy campus for the bridge, may apply to the Coweta cohort. If accepted, the student will take the bridge courses during the Spring Semester at Coweta. Student may choose to sit out the Summer Semester and begin RNSG 2710 at Murphy with the Fall cohort.
The application deadline is July 1 for the LaGrange Campus cohort that begins Fall Semester.
Offered to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active unencumbered licensure.
Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.
Please refer to the Program Completion Checklist for your intended program on our website or contact the Student Advising Center for more information.
Courses required for the selection process must be completed with a minimum grade of C. In addition to earning a minimum grade of C, an overall GPA of 3.2 must be earned in the required courses.
Must complete the twelve (12) required courses and labs by the application deadline with a minimum grade of C or higher. Please refer to the academic programs section of the Catalog for the specific course requirements.
Applicants must earn an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 75% on the Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) exam and must earn an individual score of 65% in each of the individual exams including Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language Usage. The exam must be current within two (2) years of the program start date. A maximum of three attempts will be allowed per calendar year, with a minimum of at least 14 days between attempts. A copy of the highest TEAS score must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Applicants must hold a current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Applicants must possess a current unencumbered Georgia and/or eNLC Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure. The license must have been obtained within the past five (5) years. If the licensure was obtained more than five (5 ) years ago, documentation of a minimum of one (1) year of employment as an LPN within the past five (5) years must be provided. An employer letter of verification must be submitted on company letterhead and include the dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of duties. A copy of the license must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.
Non-Georgia residents will be considered in the selection process on a space available basis. Georgia Licensed LPNs will have priority than the an out-of-state LPN licensure. eNLC Licensure with Georgia residence will have the same priority as Georgia Licensed LPNs. eNLC Licensure with Georgia residency will have priority over eNLC licensure with other states of residency.
Applicants may earn a maximum of one (1) bonus point.
- West Georgia Technical College LPN graduates will earn one extra point in the selection calculation.
The selection score is based 40% on the letter grades earned in the required prerequisite courses, up to 40 points. The score earned on the TEAS exam determines 60% of the score, up to 60 points. The eligible bonus point is in addition to the 100 points available for the letter grades earned in the required courses and the TEAS score.
If a tie occurs, the GPA for Biology 2113/2113L and Biology 2114/2114L will be calculated. The student with the highest GPA for these courses will be selected. If a tie remains, the student with the highest Adjusted Individual Total TEAS Score will be selected.
A student who is selected and declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.
A minimum grade of 75 is required for academic progress in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Any nursing course completed with a grade of less than 75 or an inability to complete the course for other reasons will result in an interruption of progression in the program. Satisfactory completion of the clinical component of a nursing course is required to pass the course. Clinical and theory in any course are required to be completed concurrently. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the ADN program. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the ADN Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the ADN Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the selection process for the ADN program and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is also dependent space availability.

Practical Nursing Certificate

1. The application deadline is firm for each of the three cohorts.

2. The PN program will admit once each year at the Coweta Campus, the Murphy Campus, and the LaGrange Campus:

Coweta - September 1st deadline for Spring Semester annual admission and cohort start date

Murphy - June 1st deadline for Fall Semester annual admission and cohort start date

LaGrange - February 1st deadline for Summer Semester annual admission and cohort start date

3. Applicants must attend a mandatory Healthcare Information Session.

4. Students must hold a current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. This certification must remain current throughout the duration of the program. Online CPR certification will not be accepted. A copy of the certification must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.

5. Applicants must earn an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 65% on the Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS) exam. The exam must be current within two (2) years of the program start date. A maximum of three attempts will be allowed per calendar year, with a minimum of at least 14 days between attempts. A copy of the highest TEAS score report must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form.

6. Applicants will be ranked on a point scale for selection criteria based on their TEAS score.

7. Applicants may earn a maximum of five (5) bonus points.

Three (3) point for a verified current Allied Health license/certification or education. Certification would be CNA, CMA, EMT, Paramedic, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding, etc. College certificate or Diploma. Points will not be awarded for having multiple licensures/certifications.
Four (4) points for an Associate degree
Five (5)Points for a Bachelor degree or higher

Completed college certificate, college diploma, or degree (in the event of multiple awards, points from the highest earned award will be applied to the ranking score. Official transcripts showing the conferment of the award must be received before the application deadline.

8. If a tie occurs, the student with the highest score on the TEAS exam will be selected.

9. If a tie remains, the applicant who submitted their Selection File Review Request Form application earliest will be selected.

10. A student who is selected and declines admission will not automatically be admitted to another class cohort. The student must reapply.

11. A minimum grade of 75 is required for academic progress in the Practical Nursing program. Any nursing course completed with a grade of less than 75 or an inability to complete the course for other reasons will result in an interruption of progression in the program. Satisfactory completion of the clinical component of a nursing course is required to pass the course. Clinical and theory in any course are required to be completed concurrently. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the Practical Nursing program. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the Practical Nursing Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the Practical Nursing Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the selection process for the Practical Nursing program and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is on a space availability.

Selection Scoring Process

Students may apply for up to two programs on the Selection Review Request Form. Selected programs must have the same application deadline to be evaluated. All requirements for the intended major must be met to be considered for inclusion in the selection applicant pool.

As stated in the General Applicant Requirements, specific prerequisite courses must be completed within seven (7) years of the program cohort start date. Courses that expire prior to the cohort start date will not be accepted or included in the GPA calculation. The GPA calculation will be based strictly on the courses required for selection. If a course has been repeated, the higher earned grade will be used in the calculation. The GPA will be calculated according to the current semester course credits.

A student that satisfies a required course by College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exam, College Level Examination Placement (CLEP) credit, or exemption exam should contact the Admissions Office for information regarding the scoring of the course. For example, an AP score of 3 correlates to a C in the Selection Process.

Each completed Selection File Review Request Form received by the application deadline will be evaluated according to a 100-point scale. All application requirements must be met, and all required documents must be attached to the Selection File Review Request Form to be considered.

Applicants will receive their file evaluation score through their WGTC student email account. After all files are evaluated, the students with the highest scores will be notified by student email and invited to accept the seat in the program. A student who declines the invitation to enroll will not be admitted to another class cohort and must reapply.

Students not selected will be notified of their status by their WGTC student email account. A student must submit a new Selection File Review Request Form and the required documentation to be included in the next selection process for the same program or the selection process for another program.

Health Sciences and Nursing Program Admission

A student selected for admission will enter a class cohort and complete the program through a lock-step course schedule for the duration of the program.

The student must have the following official documentation on file before registering for any health science course with a clinical rotation. Students will receive information regarding the submission of the documents from the program department and will not be allowed to register for classes if documentation is not complete.

Completed Physical Examination and Health History, with a physician's statement that the student is in satisfactory health
Copy of immunization records and/or titers. This includes proof of administration of two MMRs, and the student must show evidence of positive rubella, rubeola, varicella, and mumps titers
Two-step PPD and/or chest x-ray
Adacel immunization unless the student has received a tetanus immunization within the past five years. Documentation of the administration of tetanus immunization is required.
Hepatitis vaccine series or signed declination form
Flu shots for the current season
CPR Certification by American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider (not required for Medical Laboratory Technology)
Criminal background check and urine drug screen completed by Student Advantage
Criminal background checks and urine drug tests will be evaluated by clinical sites. The clinical site decides to allow or restrict a student with a criminal background or a positive drug test. If a student is restricted from a site; they will be dropped from the program

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