Admission for Competitive Health Sciences Programs

The Competitive Admissions process compares the academic strength of applicants with respect to the academic preparation required for a specific Health Science program. An Admissions Committee assesses each applicant’s academic performance in the math and science background required for the Competitive Health Science program to which they have applied. Offers of admission are made based on an applicant’s academic strength (grades in the required subjects and high school average or college GPA) compared to other applicants and the number of seats available in a particular program. Meeting the minimum math level and science course background does not guarantee admission.

The Admissions Office begins taking applications to the spring and fall semesters on September 15 of the year preceding entry.

For first consideration to the competitive programs beginning in the Fall semester, an application form and all official academic records (transcripts) required by the College must be received in the Admissions Office by March 1. (Incomplete applications will not be considered.) The Admissions Office will begin making early offers of admission to a select number of highly qualified applicants after the March 1 deadline. Applications received or completed after March 1 will be considered if a specific program remains open.

For first consideration to the Clinical Laboratory Technician A.A.S program or the Histological Technician A.A.S. (which admit during with the Spring semester only), an Application Form and all official academic transcripts required by the College must be received in the Admissions Office by October 25. Applications to these programs will still be considered after this deadline on a rolling admissions basis until the first week of January should space still be available.

For admission consideration to the Nursing: Evening-Weekend A.A.S. program, an Application Form and all official academic transcripts required by the College must be received in the Admissions Office by October 25. Applications will still be considered after this deadline should seats still be available in the Nursing: Evening-Weekend A.A.S. program.

The deadline to apply is October 25 and applicants have until November 1 to take the TEAS exam.

Health Science applicants who do not have the necessary academic preparation for admission consideration or who are not admitted through the competitive admissions process, may enroll in preparatory courses to meet entrance requirements or to strengthen their academic background for future admission consideration via our Health Studies Program. However, students who choose this option will still need to go through the competitive admissions process. Completion of preparatory coursework does not guarantee future admission to a Health Science program.

Advisement is available to assist students in selecting appropriate preparatory coursework and planning a timetable for future admission consideration. Applicants may also choose other degree or certificate programs offered at SUNY Broome Community College. Career counseling is also available to students who wish to explore other career options. Call the Admissions Office to discuss these options at +1 (607) 778-5001.

Graduates of programs in the Health Sciences must meet the criteria established for each profession for good moral character. Individuals who have been found guilty of a felony, or pleaded guilty to a felony, may not meet eligibility requirements for certification and/or licensure by some agencies and organizations. In some cases, this means that an individual would not be able to be employed in that health science field. Some certification or licensure agencies may grant waivers based on mitigating circumstances. Contact the relevant certifying or licensing agency directly for more information about eligibility.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) Assessment measures your general knowledge in various content areas. Your performance indicates your readiness to begin a course of healthcare studies and is a predictive measure of your future success in the SUNY Broome Nursing program. ATI is partnering with Proctorio to virtually proctor assessments. Proctorio is a remote proctoring platform that uses machine learning to proctor students from wherever they may be. Proctorio offers a variety of secure exam settings including video, audio, and screen recording designed to maintain the integrity of the assessment and ensure uncompromised exam results.

Follow the steps below to access and take the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Assessment. Please make sure you have read and understand all these requirements prior to your TEAS Exam Day.

Steps to access and take the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Assessment (pdf)