WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE PROGRAM?
Requirements to enter the program must be completed prior to the submission of the program application.
Admission Requirements
- Submit the LLCC admission application.
- Be a high school graduate (with proof of graduation) or have a GED certificate. Have high school transcripts sent to the LLCC Records office.
- Have a composite ACT score of 19 or higher OR SAT total score of 980 OR achieve an overall score of proficient on the TEAS test. (ACT/SAT/TEAS waived if student has a Bachelor's degree or higher). Have the test results sent to the LLCC Records office. If the test is needed, call the Office of Placement and Testing at 217-786-2211.
- Demonstrate placement out of MAT 082.
- Demonstrate placement into EGL 101.
- Complete HLT 109 with a minimum grade of C before admission. Meet the requirements to enroll in BIO 175.
- Attend an information session given by the SGT director or complete the online information session located at http://ww3.llcc.edu/surgical-technology
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher for all previous college courses. Have all college transcripts sent to the Admissions and Records office.
- Submit the Surgical Technology application with the assistance of a Health Professions advisor.
Students seeking admission into the program should first meet with an academic advisor to discuss the program, its admission requirements and where the student stands in fulfilling these admission requirements.
Students are accepted into the program in the order of the date of completion of all of the above requirements. Once students have completed the requirements, they must meet with a Health Professions academic advisor to complete their application to the program.