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Admission for Competitive Health Sciences Programs

The deadline for the Spring 2024 semester Nursing: Evening-Weekend A.A.S, Clinical Laboratory Technician A.A.A, and Histological Technician A.A.S. program is October 25, 2023. After this date, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the class is filled.

The Fall 2024 deadline for all competitive programs is March 1, 2024. Please make sure you submit all your documentation prior to this date for admission consideration.

All of the following programs will be reviewed after the deadline of March 1, 2024.

  • Dental Hygiene: A.A.S.
  • Histological Technician: Certificate
  • Nursing: A.A.S.
  • Physical Therapist Assistant: A.A.S.
  • Radiologic Technology: A.A.S.

Entry into the following Health Science programs at SUNY Broome Community College is based on a competitive admissions process: Clinical Laboratory Technician, Dental Hygiene, Histological Technician AAS, Histological Technician Certificate, Nursing, Nursing: Evening/Weekender, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology.

The above programs begin with the fall semester only, except for the Nursing Evening/Weekender A.A.S, Clinical Laboratory Technician A.A.S. and Histology Technology A.A.S programs which begin every spring semester. The next cohort starts January 2024.

What academic preparation is needed for admission consideration?

Applicants to the above listed Health Science programs must have specific academic background in math and sciences, either from high school or at the college level, to be considered for admission. The required math level and science course background vary by degree program. These courses must have a minimum grade of 74 (high school) or a C (college-level) to be considered for admission. Courses “in progress” will not be considered when admission decisions are made.

Competitive Admissions Requirements (pdf)

What is the Competitive Admissions Process?
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.
When can an applicant apply and what is the deadline to complete the application process?

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 must submit their TEAS exam to the Admissions Office by November 7 for Spring 2024.

What if an applicant does not have the necessary academic preparation for admission consideration or is not admitted through the competitive admissions process?

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 607-778-5001.

What additional information should applicants know about who are pursuing a Health Science program of study?
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.
Nursing Applicants Only: How to Register to take your TEAS Exam

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)

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