The following information is only for students applying to Health Sciences programs that require an additional application.
Attendance at an information session is highly recommended, though not required, prior to submitting a program application. Information sessions are informal and cover admission and academic requirements, the application and selection process, curriculum, and career opportunities. Sessions, which are conducted by the program faculty, are held virtually or in person and run 30 to 120 minutes, depending on the program. Information sessions are free and there is no registration required to attend.
Calendar of upcoming information sessions
Before submitting your Health Sciences program application, you must satisfactorily complete all general AACC admission requirements.
Learn more about applying to AACC.
Admission to the Health Sciences programs listed below is separate from admission to the college. Program applications are either accepted on a rolling admission basis or by an application deadline for competitive selective admissions. Applications for rolling and selective admission programs are available as Microsoft Forms on this website while the program's application period is open, if applicable. The Registered Nursing program application is available online using the same application portal as the online AACC credit application. Click on a program's requirements link to learn more about the program admission and academic requirements. When applications are available, click on the application link to complete the program application.
Deadline: April 30
The Dental Hygiene program starts every fall. Applications become available in January each year.
Deadline: Rolling
The Paramedic program starts twice a year: fall and spring.
Deadline: Rolling
The Medical Coding program starts every fall.
Deadline: Rolling
The Medical Laboratory Assistant program starts every fall.
Deadline: Rolling
The Medical Laboratory Technician program starts every fall.
Deadline: April 30 (fall) and Aug. 30 (spring)
The Registered Nursing program starts twice a year: fall and spring. Fall applications become available in January each year. Spring applications become available in May each year.
Deadline: April 30 (fall) and Aug. 30 (spring)
The LPN, Paramedic, Veterans to RN Advanced Placement program starts twice a year: early fall and early spring. Fall applications become available in January each year. Spring applications become available in May each year.
Deadline: Jan. 30
The Practical Nursing program starts every summer. Applications become available in October each year.
Deadline: Rolling
The Phlebotomy Technician program starts twice a year: fall and spring.
Deadline: April 30
The Physical Therapist Assistant program starts every fall. Applications become available in January each year.
Deadline: April 30
The Radiologic Technology program starts every fall. Applications become available in January each year.
Deadline: May 20
The Surgical Technology program starts every fall. Applications become available in January each year.
Program and clinical requirements, such as criminal background check, health examination record, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification and/or drug screen, are not to be completed by the student before offered acceptance to a Health Sciences program. Detailed information and instructions will be given to applicants upon selection.
Check out our frequently asked questions page. If you need additional assistance, contact the Health Sciences admissions office.
Learn more about all of our programs on the School of Health Sciences page.
