You must apply for admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology program separate from enrolling at WPCC. Here is general information about the application process. If you have questions, please contact us.

Western Piedmont operates under an “open door” admission policy. All people, 18 years of age or older, or who are high school graduates, and who are able to profit from further formal education, will be served by the College. The college serves all students regardless of race, religion, association, sex, age, disability, or ethnic origin.

Eligibility Requirements

1. High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma.
2. Eligible to take ENG 111 or higher without a co-requisite.
3. Eligible to take MAT 143 or higher with a co-requisite.
4. Schedule and participate in a personal interview with the Program Coordinator of the Medical Laboratory Technology program following the College admission and testing process.
5. Meet with or without accommodation Essential Functions (available in the MLT program office) required to perform the tasks of a medical laboratory technician.

Admission Information

Notification of acceptance to the MLT program is given in April prior to the Fall Semester start date. All academic requirements must be completed prior to the acceptance date. If space is available, you may be admitted until the Fall Semester. In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in the program, admission will be granted based upon the application date of qualified applicants.

If you are accepted into the MLT Program, you  must return the acceptance form and completed Essential Functions form before your admission is confirmed. A copy of the MLT Student Policies will be sent to you upon confirmation of admission. These rules and College Academic Policies apply to all students enrolled in the MLT Program. You must meet MLT Program requirements for that entering class.

Certified Laboratory Assistants may be eligible for advanced placement in certain MLT courses or given experiential credit for clinical courses.