ADMISSION CRITERIA
The applicant must:
1. Complete an application (if not currently enrolled). Designate Opticianry AAS Degree (A45560) as the program of interest. If you are a current student, see Admissions to
complete a change of major form if you wish to apply to the program.
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Exception: current high school students
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that
all necessary records are sent to the College Admissions Office.
NOTES
1. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above to continue with AAS coursework. Opticianry students must maintain a "C" or better in all program specific coursework.
2. All students admitted into a health science program may be required, by clinical or work-based site, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug testing, prior to, or during clinical education coursework. The results of these tests could affect the student's ability to progress in the program.
3. All students completing a health sciences program may be required, by an external testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug test prior to a state or national licensing/certificate board approving the graduate to sit for licensure/certification exams.
