Procedures and Requirements for Admission

   Applicants must meet all the requirements below to be considered eligible for acceptance into the Health Care Information Programs.  Applicants must: 

1. Meet all the general education requirements of WSCC.
2. Submit an application to the Admissions Office, declaring a Health Care Information Program as major.  Students will be accepted until June 15.  Applications received after June 15 will be considered on a space available basis.
3. Submit an *HCI Program application to the HCI Program Director.  Attach copies of transcripts from high school as well as other institutions attended.  
4. Possess a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
5. Submit ACT score to Admissions Office by June 15 (Health Information Technology only).
6. Arrange for an interview with the HCI Program Director before admission into the program.  Failure to do so will result in withdrawal of the application.
7. Carry accident insurance and malpractice insurance, available through the college.

   A completed physical examination form must be submitted prior to placement at a clinical site.  HIT students must submit an HCI physical exam form by October 1 of their first semester in the program. 

*  HCI Program application can be obtained by calling (256) 352-8327 or via

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