Additional Admission Requirements for Associate Degree Programs
All associate degree program applicants must:
- provide a copy of their high school diploma, transcripts, or a copy of their official GED/HSE.
- take and pass a standardized entrance exam. Refer to the Standardized Entrance Testing Policy page for more information.
- obtain a background clearance at the time of enrollment. Information on how to obtain this clearance will be given to the applicant during the admissions process.
- complete health screening examinations, pathology tests (if applicable), drug testing and/or immunizations.
In addition, the following program specific admission requirements must be met prior to enrollment:
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Program applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- If applicant has 12 semester credits or 16 quarter credits of college coursework, college transcripts will be used.
- If applicant has less than 12 semester credits or 16 quarter credits of college coursework, high school transcripts will be used.
- If applicant has no college credit but GED or High School Equivalency, applicant will be considered to have a 2.0 GPA.
Radiography Program (AAS and AOS)
- Complete an interview with a program faculty member and/or the program director, respectively.
Respiratory Therapy Program
- Applicants under 18 years of age must reach their 18th birthday prior to the expected graduation date from the program.
Ultrasound Technologist
- Complete an interview with a program faculty member and/or the program director, respectively.
- Program applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
o If applicant has 12 semester credits or 16 quarter credits of college coursework, college transcripts will be used.
o If applicant has less than 12 semester credits or 16 quarter credits of college coursework, high school transcripts will be used.
o If applicant has no college credit but GED or High School Equivalency, applicant will be considered to have a 2.0 GPA.
Vocational Nursing Program
- Applicants must have successfully completed the standard term Vocational Nursing program (VN2025/VNEW2025) at American Career College.
- Applicants are not required to complete or pass an entrance examination for admission into the program.
Associate Degree in Nursing
- Program applicants will be required to take and pass the HESI entrance examination with a minimum passing score of 75% (scores will be rounded to the nearest whole number). The HESI Exam consists of three sections: Math, Reading Comprehension, and Science.
- Complete an interview with a program faculty member and/or the program director, respectively.
- Program applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- If applicant has 12 semester credits or 16 quarter credits of college coursework, college transcripts will be used.
- If applicant has less than 12 semester credits or 16 quarter credits of college coursework, high school transcripts will be used.
- If applicant has no college credit but GED or High School Equivalency, applicant will be considered to have a 2.5 GPA.
Vocational Nursing to Associate Degree of Nursing (LVN to RN) Program Options
- Licensed Vocational Nurses who apply to ACC’s ADN program seeking an academic degree will be offered educational mobility opportunities that take into account their previous education and/or work experience. Academic credits will be evaluated and applied to nursing course requirements. Pre-testing and counseling will be available to assist students to make appropriate decisions.
- LVNs seeking admission to the ADN program must first meet the ACC eligibility requirements for new or transferring students. These eligibility requirements may be different for the LVN opting for the 45-unit option (see Associate of Science Degree in Nursing).
