Step 2:
We use a selective admissions process for scoring for the following programs: Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant, Nursing (A.D.N. program), Occupational Therapy, EMS: Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology.
As a review, the score is calculated by taking a student鈥檚 cumulative GPA plus their science GPA and dividing听it by 2.
If you are a:
- High school student OR a student who has been out of high school two years or less, we use high school science grades and GPA.
- Students without usable high school grades and/or high school graduation date was more than two years ago听must complete 15 hours of college credit which includes a lab-based science course.听 听 听 听
If you have previous college credit from another institution you MUST have those transcripts sent directly from the school to Parkland and should ask to have them evaluated to determine which credits may be applied to the program you wish to apply to.听
Click for transcript evaluation request form.
Remember, if you are confused or have questions, please ask for help. Meet with an advisor and stay in touch!
Step 3:听
Click on the specific program below to apply.听
Applications will open on these dates for each semester:
Spring - July 1
Summer or Fall - January 1
Priority Consideration听Deadlines:
Spring semester - October 1
Summer or Fall - March 1
* Please refer to program specific Application Checklist as not all programs start in the same semester.
Be sure to complete everything and have all documentation submitted by the deadline for your program!