Requirements and Steps to Admission
Cascade JH 210 | Admissions: 503-978-5661 | Fax: 503-978-5257 | healthca@pcc.edu
Application Steps
Distance Learning Option: We have limited openings outside the Portland area. Contact the MLT Program for more information.
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Submit MLT Application Packet: The packet must include the MLT application, and official (sealed) non-PCC transcripts that indicate completion of prerequisite requirements (see below). Do not send transcripts separately, or to PCC student records. If all prerequisite requirements have been met at PCC, the MLT Program will obtain PCC transcripts to verify prerequisite completion. Mail the completed application and transcripts (if applicable) to:
Candia Elliott
Portland Community College
Cascade Campus, JH 210
P.O. Box 19000
Portland OR 97280-0990Note: the department obtains PCC transcripts on all PCC students.
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Advising/Orientation Appointment: All students are required to schedule and participate in an MLT advising/orientation session with an MLT Instructor by calling the division’s admissions specialist at: 503-978-5667, or e-mail: celliott@pcc.edu.
During the session an oral communication assessment will be conducted, and information about the program and application process will be reviewed.
Program Prerequisites
Students must meet the following prerequisite requirements prior to completing/submitting an application to the program:
Math, Reading and Writing Prerequisite Requirements
- Math:
- COMPASS Algebra score with placement into Math 70 (48 or higher) or completion of a Math 65 (or higher) score
- Reading:
- COMPASS score of 88 or higher
- Writing:
- COMPASS with placement into Writing 121 (79 or higher) or completion of Writing 115 (or higher) course
These may be waived by the MLT Department based on previous college courses.
Chemistry and Biology Requirements
- Chemistry:
- Complete at least one: 100, 200 or higher-level chemistry course; or pass a chemistry examination given by the MLT department
- Biology:
- Complete at least one: 100, 200 or higher-level biology course; or pass a biology examination given by the MLT department
These may be waived by the MLT Department based on previous college courses.
Documentation of High School/GED completion
This requirement may be waived if you have transcripts of previous college experience.
Acceptance into the program will begin after January 1 and will continue until the program is full. Students are not eligible for acceptance into the program until the above steps/prerequisites have been completed.
Students new to PCC or those who have not taken a PCC credit class in the past two years must apply for admission to the college before registering for classes.