Health Sciences Application Process
Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to a Health Sciences program. ALL Health Sciences program applicants must:
- Enroll in ACC and begin taking relevant program prerequisites
- Follow the admission steps for the Health Sciences program you prefer.
- Collect the required documentation and/or complete all immunizations before applying for program admission.
- Submit your program application (a criminal background check may be required)
Pharmacy Technician Application Steps
New students are accepted into the Pharmacy Technician program each Fall and Spring semester. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served, basis but all applications must be received by July 1 for the fall semester, or November 1st for the spring semester. Note: Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to any Health Sciences program.
Step 1
Apply to ACC.
Step 2
Download Application Process: PDF
2012-2013 Certificate Tracking Worksheet
Step 3
Fulfill all immunization requirements (some immunizations can take six months to complete). Your completed immunization form is due at the time you apply for program admission. Immunization requirements were changed on October 1, 2012. Please review the updated form for new requirements.
Step 4
Take the Compass assessment test – (writing score 6, math score 28, and reading score 81 needed for this program)
- Students will be exempt from testing if they prove proficiency in the required skills with an Associates degree or higher from an accredited United States college or university.
Click here to learn more about COMPASS
Step 5
View the mandatory online Information Session.
Step 6
Complete a Pharmacy Technician program application packet. If accepted, the department will notify you regarding criminal background checks.