| Q. How do I find out what I need to do to get into one of the Health Science programs? |
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A. By following the checklist of requirements contained in the selection packet for your program of choice. |
| Q. How do I obtain a selection packet for one of the Health Science programs? |
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A. There are 4 ways to obtain a selection packet :
- Visit the web site for your desired Health Sciences program -- follow the links from the Health Sciences page. Each program has its own selection package.
- Visit room 219 of the Technology Building at the Panama City Campus.
- Call (850) 913-3311 or toll free 1-800-311-3685 ext. 3311.
- E-mail your request to swise@gulfcoast.edu.
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| Q. When should I turn in the Health Science application? |
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A. After you have applied for admission to Gulf Coast Community College you may turn in the Health Science application. |
| Q. The checklist in my selection packet says I must request 'official transcripts' for things like high school and any previous colleges. What is an 'official transcript'? |
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A. An 'official transcript' is a document mailed from one institution to another. Hand-carried or student mailed transcripts are not official. |
| Q. I have already taken college level English and math. Do I still have to take the college placement test? |
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A. Each Health Science program has different testing requirements. Refer to your individual program selection package for the appropriate testing information. |
| Q. I took a placement test at another college. Can I use those scores? |
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A. If your program requires them, placement tests taken at other colleges may be acceptable if they meet all of the following criteria:
- The test must be theAccuplacer.
- The sections taken must be the exact sections required for your chosen program.
- The test scores age limits vary by program, so refer to your program selection package for details.
- The administering school must send an official score report to the Gulf Coast Community College testing office so the scores may be loaded to your Gulf Coast record.
- The College Placement Test (CPT) for English, Reading, Arithmetic and Algebra are accepted by the Health Science Division. Please be aware that some programs may prefer the TABE exam rather than the placement test, so refer to your program selection package for details.
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| Q. Can I turn in my application late? |
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A. Applications that are complete, prior to the program deadline, will be considered first. Most programs will consider late applications provided spaces are still available after initial selection is completed. |
| Q. How long is the waiting list to enter the various programs? |
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A. All of our programs use a competitive admissions process rather than a waiting list. Each selection cycle all students applying for that particular class compete for the available slots. The top students from that group of applicants are selected to fill the class. Those students not selected can request to be considered for the next cycle where they will compete with any new applicants to the program. (All programs have slightly different selection criteria, so the program selection packet should be consulted for the exact criteria used for selection.) |
| Q. Will the college call me if my application folder is not complete? |
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A. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their application folder is complete and up-to-date with the current admission requirements prior to the program deadline date. |
