Selective Admissions Medical Laboratory Technology Program Procedure

Purpose Statement

To outline the selective admissions steps for students applying to the Medical Laboratory Technology program.

Procedure

Part 1: Medical Laboratory Technology Program Application Process

Students must be accepted to Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) before being eligible to apply for admission into the Medical Laboratory Technology program. All applicants who have completed the admission requirements and application procedures by the program application deadlines will be considered for admission to the program.

1. The student applies to M State and must be accepted to the College before applying to the Medical Laboratory Technology program.
2. The student completes the online Medical Laboratory Technology Program Application, found on the program’s website at www.minnesota.edu/mlt, prior to the application deadline. Application deadlines and admission requirements can be found at www.minnesota.edu/programs-and-degrees/medical-laboratory-technology/admission-requirements.
3. The College notifies the applicant via email of their eligibility for the program.
   1. If the applicant is not eligible, missing requirements will be listed.
   2. If an applicant is eligible, they will be asked to confirm their seat in the program and must respond to the email. Once the student has confirmed their seat, they are considered accepted into the core Medical Laboratory Technology program.
4. The student completes assessment testing in math and English, unless college-level coursework in math and English has previously been completed. The assessment testing determines which, if any, English and/or math developmental courses are needed. Students can sign up for assessment testing at www.minnesota.edu/admissions/placement-testing.

Part 2: Medical Laboratory Technology Program Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who meet all requirements for admission will have the greatest chance of being admitted into the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Students are encouraged to submit the program application even if they are in the process of meeting all the requirements for admission. Applications will be reviewed after prerequisite coursework is complete.

• GED holders - Must supply the College with a GED transcript or certificate in order to be considered for acceptance.
• Placement testing - Medical Laboratory Technology applicants must complete all developmental English and/or math courses with a grade of C or higher. Placement in these courses may be determined by ACT, SAT, Accuplacer assessment or high school GPA. Guided self-placement for students who do not have an ACT, SAT, Accuplacer or high school GPA waiver on file cannot be used for Medical Laboratory
  Technology applicants.
  • Math requirement - Math scores on the Accuplacer/ACT or high school GPA must place the student into Math 1114 College Algebra or higher. Students testing into developmental math must complete the highest-level developmental course with a grade of C or higher before starting the program.
  • English requirement - Reading scores on the Accuplacer/ACT or high school GPA must place the student into ENGL 1101 College Writing. Students testing into developmental English must complete the highest-level developmental course with a grade of C or higher before starting the program.

Part 3: Post-Acceptance Additional Program Requirements

After notice of acceptance into the program, the following requirements must be completed:

• MLT Program Handbook - Accepted students must review the Medical Laboratory Technology program handbook, found on the program’s website at www.minnesota.edu/programs-and-degrees/medical-laboratory-technology.
• Minnesota Department of Human Services background study - Accepted students will need to complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study. A $30 fee will be required for processing the background study and fingerprinting/photograph. Accepted students who choose not to complete the background study, or who are disqualified by the results of the study, may not be permitted to attend clinical experiences or service learning opportunities. In such cases, the College cannot guarantee alternative learning opportunities, which ultimately will affect the student’s ability to complete the program. Students are to upload documents to the student record system.
• Health forms - Students are required to complete the College’s Health Division Verification and Release of Information Form.
• Student record system - All required documents will be uploaded by the student to the student record system. Students will receive an email after acceptance into the program with information on how to access and use the system.
• Drug screening - The College does not require drug screening for admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Clinical rotation sites and employers have regulations related to drug use and criminal backgrounds; therefore, drug screening is necessary when required by a clinical rotation site. Students required to complete a drug screening are responsible for any associated fees. The clinical site will assist the student with this process. Testing positive on a drug screen may prevent a student from participating in or completing clinical rotations, meeting program requirements and/or receiving a degree. Refusal to participate in a drug screen is equal to a positive test result. The student will be removed from the clinical site or denied participation. This will prevent the student from meeting program requirements and/or receiving a degree.

Responsibility

Students

Submit an application to the College. After acceptance to the College, complete the Medical Laboratory Technology program’s selective admissions application prior to the deadline. If accepted into the program, submit additional documentation as required by the program.

Selective Admissions and Advising Specialist

Review applications. Notify applicants via email regarding their application status.

Associated Policies and Procedures

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Selective Admission Program Policy