Selective admission refers to how competitive the admissions process is. A selective program reviews all applications carefully and admits only a portion of applicants based on specific criteria, such as academic performance, test scores, prerequisites or other requirements. Selective programs typically have limited seats and may deny qualified applicants because demand is high. Decisions are often released on a set date after all applications have been reviewed.
Rolling admission refers to how applications are processed over time, not how competitive they are. Under rolling admissions, applications are reviewed as they are received, and decisions are sent out continuously until all seats are filled. Applying early can increase a student’s chances of acceptance to the upcoming cohort simply because more spots are available at the beginning of the cycle. Our rolling admission programs still have to meet specific criteria, such as academic performance, test scores, prerequisites or other requirements.
The letter you received from AACC’s Admissions and Enrollment Development office means you have been accepted to the college and have designated the major that you wish to study at AACC. However, this is not acceptance into the Health Sciences program. There is a separate application process for some of our Health Sciences programs. You should meet with a Health Sciences academic advisor to learn how to become eligible for the program of your choice. You will still need to complete the admissions requirements and a separate Health Sciences application specific to your chosen program.
To gain admittance to one of these programs, you must:
The application deadline varies depending on the program. Some programs have specific deadlines while others accept applications on a rolling basis. To find the application deadline for your program, visit our Health Sciences Applicants page.
Attendance at an information session is highly recommended, but not required, to obtain the most current program information before applying to a program. Information sessions cover admission and academic requirements, the application and selection process, the 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.
Information sessions are scheduled at various times, either virtually or in person. The schedule of sessions may be found in AACC's online calendar.
The Arithmetic Placement test will be available remotely and in person. Email the Testing and Assessment Services office at testing-arnold@aacc.edu to schedule a remote testing appointment or discuss your testing options.
To register for the virtual TEAS test, visit the ATI website for directions on what to expect and how to register.
If you have successfully completed program prerequisites or general education courses with a grade of C or better, you will not have to take those courses again. Some programs require that prerequisite courses be completed within a certain time frame. If the required courses were completed outside of that time frame, then you will have to repeat them.
Be sure to review the admission requirements and attend the information session for additional information about your specific program of interest.
To transfer courses from your previous college, request an official transcript and have it sent to AACC’s Records and Registration office. To find out how to request a transcript, check with your previous college’s records office. If you receive transfer credit for prerequisites or program requirements, you will not have to retake those courses if they are within the time frame and grade required by your program.
You are encouraged to submit transcripts electronically as this will significantly reduce the amount of time needed to process them. If you have taken program prerequisites or other general education courses at a nationally recognized institution other than AACC, you must submit official transcripts before applying to your Health Sciences program of choice.
Learn more about submitting official high school transcripts and GED® equivalence.
If you successfully completed ENG-111, ENG-115 or ENG-121, you have met the requirements for ENG-101/ENG-101A.
Applications can be found on the Health Sciences Applicants page. Applications for selective admission programs are posted as they become available and removed after the deadline.
All students who are offered acceptance to a Health Sciences program must submit to a criminal background check. Most programs also require a health examination record and an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification. Some programs also require a urine drug screen. There is a cost to these requirements for which the student is responsible.
Criminal background checks and drug screens (if applicable) must be completed online through a college-approved vendor only. Detailed information and instructions will be given to applicants once accepted.
Some programs also hold mandatory orientation meetings for students who are accepted or placed on the waitlist. Meeting dates and times will be announced to these students via email.
Be sure to review the compliance requirements for your specific program before you apply.
You will receive a notification in your AACC student email indicating the status of your application. Depending on the program, decisions may not be sent until several months after your application was received.
Incomplete applications are not considered and will not be processed. You will be notified via your AACC student email if required application information was not submitted.
We will not send admission communications to any other email account. If you have issues accessing your student email account, contact the Technical Service Desk at 410-777-4357.
You have the option to reapply to the program or consider another related program. Be sure to review your application for any areas of improvement. For help in determining your options, see your Health Sciences academic advisor.
Review the Health Sciences Applicants page or contact the Health Sciences Admissions office.