Eligibility Test (for DMS—Diagnostic Medical Program):

Before you make application, take our Eligibility Test below which consists of 4 questions. If you pass it, you are eligible to apply.

General Required Courses. There are three General Education and Competency Levels of Requirements to Apply to the DMS Program.

Level 1 Requirements (4 Course Requirement):

Students applying to the DMS Program MUST provide a transcript that indicates they have passed each of the following classes outlined below with a grade of “C” or higher. These four classes are:

  1. ENG 101 English Composition I 3 credits
  2. MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra 3credits
  3. *BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab4 credits
  4. ORI 101 Orientation to College1 credit

Question #1:

Have you taken and completed all four of these courses and have you passed them (all) with a grade of “C” or higher?

Yes No.

If you answered, “No” (at this time) you are not eligible to apply. Please complete these requirements and apply at another time.

Level 2 Requirements (3 Remaining Course Requirements / Pending):

Further, students applying to the DMS Program MUST demonstrate that they have (1) either passed (with a grade of “C” or higher) the remaining General Education courses (listed below) or (2)have REGISTERED (paid) for the following classes at the time application. If a student is only pre-registered for the classes, the DMS application will be voided:

  1. SPH 107 Fundamentals of Speech - Area II3 credits
  2. PHY 112Principles of Physic–Area III2 credits
  3. PSY 200 General Psychology- Area IV 3 credits

Question #2:

Have you either taken and completed all three of these courses OR can you demonstrate that you have at least REGISTERED (and paid) for these three courses for this semester?

Yes No

If you answered, “No” (at this time) you are not eligible to apply. Please complete these requirements and apply at another time.

DMS students must demonstrate college level competency of various subject matter. This is measured via the standardized ACT score. All DMS students MUST have a minimum score of 17 on the ACT.

Question #3:

Do you have a minimum score of at 17 on the ACT (American College Test—Scholastic Assessment Test)?

Yes No

If you answered, “No” (at this time) you are not eligible to apply. Please complete this requirement and apply at another time. ACT scores cannot be waived.

DMS students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Question #4:

Do you have an overall (cumulative) GPA of 2.5 or higher?

Yes No

If you answered, “No” (at this time) you are not eligible to apply. Please complete this requirement and apply at another time. ACT scores cannot be waived.

Do you meet Eligibility Requirements?

The only way to meet eligibility requirements is if you answered “YES” to all four questions in this test. If not, complete the missing component and apply at a later date.

Please DO NOT contact the College about changing or waiving criteria. The criteria is set and established and will not be waived. Thanks for understanding.