Q: What if my cumulative GPA is too low for application to a program?
A: Schedule an appointment with a Health Sciences Counselor as soon as possible. We will help you determine what you need to do to raise your GPA.
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Q: What if I have problems with the "Lottery Results" link?
A: If you have any problems with the "Lottery Results" link you are advised to contact the Health Sciences Division at (559) 244-2604 as soon as possible for assistance. Failure to contact the HS division in a timely manner, when difficulties occur, may result to deadlines not being met. There will no be consideration of your file if a response is not recieved prior to the deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Q: I have been selected from the lottery as an "alternate." What does that mean?
A: Having an alternate position does not entitle you to be autimatically enrolled into the Nursing or a Allied Health Program. As an alternate, if there is available vacancy in the Fresno City College Health Sciences Program, you will be notified by the FCC Health Science Department when you have been officially enrolled into the program.
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Q: Will my Foriegn Education courses transfer to Fresno City College?
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Students who want their foreign education courses used towards prerequisites or graduation requirements for a Health Sciences Program must follow the “Students with Foreign Education Transcripts TO Do List.” Please keep in mind that this process requires an “Official Credential Evaluation” and course descriptions or syllabi for all courses wishing to be evaluated. This process may take several weeks to complete. Please see a Health Sciences counselor.
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Q: When should I see a Health Science Counselor?
A: Students should make an appointment with a Health Science Counselor if they:
- have questions regarding the prerequisite courses and the sequencing of courses.
- have completed courses at other colleges and want to know if the courses will transfer.
- have foreign education transcripts.
- have a substandard GPA.
- have questions about their eligibility for a program.
- need to complete a Student Educational Plan
To schedule an appointment with a Health Sciences Counselor please call 559/244-2604 or the Fresno City College Counseling Office at 442-8226. |
Q: What happens if I do not reply online to my lottery results by the posted deadline?
A: If you do not reply online by the posted program deadline, your file will be closed. If you wish to resubmit your name in the lottery pool, you will be considered as a first time in the lottery applicant. Please see Health Sciences counselor.
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Q: What documents must be included with my application?
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- A copy (unofficial) of your High School Transcript, Diploma or GED.
- Two official, sealed copies of College Transcripts from all colleges attended outside of SCCCD.
- One official, sealed copy of a State Center Community College District transcript.
- Catalog course descriptions for each prerequisite courses completed at any college, other than those affiliated with State Center Community College District (specifically; Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Center, Kerman Center, Madera Center, and Oakhurst Center) or CSU, Fresno.
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Q: Do the prerequisites have to be completed within a specific time period?
A: It is recommended, but not required, that all prerequisites be completed within the previous five years prior to application to the program.
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Q: How will I know if my coursework from another college will be transferable to Fresno City College?
A: To determine if coursework completed at another college is transferable to Fresno City College you must meet with a Health Science Counselor. To schedule an appointment with a Health Sciences Counselor please call 559/244-2604 or the Fresno City College Counseling Office at 559/442-8226. Please bring all transcripts and catalog course descriptions to your appointment.
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Q: How are students selected for the Nursing or Allied Health Programs?
A: Eligible applicants are selected through a "lottery selection". This lottery selection is a computerized statistical selection process, currently utilized for the selection of candidates to fill available seats, in the Registered Nursing and Allied Health Programs, at Fresno City College. The lottery selection process is in response to a growing number of eligible applicants, than enrollment space available. There is no “waiting list” for the programs.
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Q: I heard that students who have been in the lottery for more than two years are "guaranteed" a spot in the Nursing / Allied Health Program. Is this true?
A: No; There is no guaranteed spots after being in the lottery for two consecutive years. If you have been in the lottery pool for more than 4 consecutive lotteries for the RN and more than 2 consecutive lotteries for Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Care, & Radiology Tech, your name will be placed in a “Special Lottery” pool along with the regular lottery pool. This process doubles your chances to be selected. |
Q: Can I apply while I am "in-progress" with an application prerequsite?
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No "in-progress" application prerequisite courses will be accepted for the Traditional Registered Nursing Program, Dental Hygiene Program, Radiologic Technology Program.
Beginning September 1st 2008 no "in-progress" application prerequisites will be accepted for the Respiratory Care Program.
Beginning September 8th 2008 no "in-progress" application prerequisites will be accepted for the LVN to RN Articulation Program.
Paradigm Nursing Applicants can apply with "in-progress" application prerequisites.
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Q: What are the requirements to enter the Nursing or Allied Health Programs?
A: To be eligible for the RN or Allied Health programs, a student must do the following:
- Complete all application prerequisite courses (see Program Major Sheets) with a grade of “C” or better
**** Please note*** Math 103 & English 1A are the new application requirements for the Nursing, LVN to RN, Respiratory Care Practitioner & Dental Hygiene Program. This is effective as of the spring 2010 application period (June 4, 2009 - Sept 4, 2009) for Nursing & LVN to RN and effective as of the fall 2010 application period (Sept 1, 2009 - March 5, 2010) for Respiratory Care Practitioner and for the Dental Hygiene Program (sept 1, 2009 - January 29, 2010).
- Have the required minimum cumulative college grade point average(GPA).
Dental Hygiene 2.7
Registered Nursing 2.5
Radiologic Technology 2.5
Respiratory Care 2.0 |
Q: Do I have to reapply every semester for a Health Sciences program?
A: Once you have applied to the Nursing or Allied Health Program, you do not need to reapply every semester. Candidates not selected from the lottery will be required to reply online to be forwarded to the next lottery. It is the student's responsibility to reply to this response form by the deadline posted. NO EXCEPTIONS. Failure to respond by the posted deadline will result in your file being closed.
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Q: Are the application requirements for the Nursing and Allied Health programs changing to Math 103 & English 1A?
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Yes; Math 103 and English 1A are the new
application requirements for students who will be
applying to the Nursing, LVN to RN, Respiratory Care
Practitioner, & Dental Hygiene Programs.
The new requirements are effective as of the:
- spring 2010 application period (June 4th 2009 - September 4, 2009) for the Nursing & LVN to RN Program
- fall 2010 application period (September 1, 2009 – March 5, 2010) for the Respiratory Care Practitioner Program
- fall 2010 application period (September 1, 2009 – January 29, 2010) for the Dental Hygiene Program
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Q: Where can I pick up an application for the Nursing or Allied Health Programs?
A: Applications are available in the Health Sciences Division office (HS-1). Applications are not currently available online. You can also request an application to be mailed to you. Please call (559) 244-2604 to make that request.
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Q: What if I can not get a copy of my high school transcripts, or diploma, or GED when applying to a Health Sciences Program?
A: The application requirement will be waived, if you can not obtain a copy of your high school transcripts, diploma, or GED. You may still submit an application to the program of your choice.
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Q: How are applicants notified if they are selected or unselected from the lottery?
A: The lottery results for all candiates will be posted online at the Fresno City College website within the Health Sciences Division page under "lottery status." Students are required to check their status online for the spring & fall programs. Please refer to the "lottery timeline." |
Q: What are my chances of being selected from the lottery as an LVN to RN, 30-unit option applicant?
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Students applying for the LVN to RN 30-Unit Option are selected on a space available basis only. 30-Unit Option applicants with the only two required prerequisites completed (Human Physiology & Microbiology) will be given lowest priority in the LVN - RN lottery. The more prerequisites completed, for the "AS" degree option, the better chance for selection. This rule also applies to 30-unit option applicants who have been in the lottery for more than 4 semesters. Students are advised to view the LVN to RN Orientation online for more information. |
Q: If I have already applied to the LVN to RN, 30-unit Option, but have completed more of the application prerequisites for the "AS" degree option, what should I do?
A: Applicants in the lottery for the LVN to RN, 30-unit option, must submit updated official transcripts to the Health Sciences Division after every semester a prerequisite is completed. A re-evaluation of your application file will occur to indicate the total number of completed application prerequisites. A re-evaluation will not occur without updated offiicial transcripts submitted to the HS Division office.
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