Associate of Science in Histotechnology
Admission
General Information: Students are encouraged to contact the program directly, at any time, and work with the program advisor toward completion of the core curriculum. The 30 core curriculum credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university. This can be in the students’ home state, IU campus or through IU Online. The core curriculum courses must be taken at a regionally accredited college or university. Students must meet admission requirements for the campus they complete the core curriculum courses. Only courses with an earned grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 (C) will transfer to I.U. An overall minimum GPA of 2.3 (C+) based on a 4.0 scale.
Students must meet the professional program admission requirements to complete the degree. In addition to the core curriculum prerequisites students must have access to a qualified training laboratory, a certified HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) to serve as their Clinical Liaison and completion of all application requirements.
Criteria Used for Selection of Class The Histotechnology Program is designed to reach students in all parts of the nation. Admissions for the professional program courses is based on laboratory, mentor, employment facility status and prerequisite completion.
Class Size Histotechnology professional program courses class size is limited to 50. In the event, however, that enrollment exceeds program resources, applicants who are residents of Indiana are given preference for admission before out-of-state applicants, followed by GPA ranking. If class size does not reach 50, GPA's as low as 2.0 will be considered until class is full.
Specific Requirements In addition to the Health Professions Programs admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this bulletin, the admission policies below apply to the Associate of Science in Histotechnology degree.
Application Deadline Program applications are accepted year-round to allow students access to a program advisor for completion of the 30 credit hours of core curriculum (See admissions above). Applications for the histotechnology program's 30 hours of professional course work are accepted before April 30th for classes starting in the fall term.
Minimum Academic Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Students must meet the university admissions guidelines.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.30 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.
Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).
Technical Standards See Health Professions Programs policy.
Students starting the professional program courses who are not employed at a qualifying lab must also meet the following entry requirements:
Medical Requirements Students are required to demonstrate proof of immunization for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles), mumps, varicella (chicken pox), and hepatitis B, have a PPD tuberculin skin test within the last three months prior to the professional program courses beginning in the Fall term. In some instances, proof of titer can be substituted. Students may be required to complete a physical examination (see program specific requirements). Full details for entering students can be found at HPP New Student Requirements. Additional immunizations may be required at certain clinical sites.
Student Health Insurance Students are required to show proof of coverage under a health insurance plan. This is consistent with requirements for other health science students on the IU Indianapolis campus.
Background Check and Drug Screen Students are required to submit to a comprehensive background check and drug screen upon notification of admission. A Social Security number is required to finalize an applicant's background check and allows a student access to hospitals that serve as the School's clinical partners. Further information about the requirement and cost is included in the letter of admission.
NOTE: Medical requirements (immunizations/health screen), student health insurance, background check and drug screen must all be completed by August 1st in the year of entry.
Volunteer Experience Although volunteer experience is not required of applicants, it is highly recommended that students with no histology laboratory experience spend time in a histology laboratory to assure serious interest before proceeding with application to the program.
Updated: April 2023
