Special Admission Programs
Some LBCC programs have stringent admission requirements, which were set to administer the college’s resources effectively and to ensure that each student has a reasonable chance of success. These programs include:
- Dental Assistant
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Polysomnography
- Veterinary Assistant
Special admission programs often require prerequisite courses or skills assessments. Placement scores used as assessment for special admission programs are valid for five years. For most programs, qualified in-district applicants receive priority in the selection process. (Note: The LBCC district does not include all of Linn and Benton counties.) A student who does not meet a requirement for a special admission program may appeal by filing a petition, available in the Admissions Office. Petitions are reviewed by faculty members, who make recommendations to the Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar. Requirements, application dates and deadlines are subject to annual change. Admission requirements and application materials for each program must be downloaded from www.linnbenton.edu/go/forms (see Special Admission Bulletins).
The Nursing program admits students each spring, according to rank on a “points system,” to begin the program each Fall term. Interested applicants should review the current Nursing Bulletin to ensure that all requirements are met and gain an understanding of the awarding of admission points. The bulletin can be found at www.linnbenton.edu/go/forms. Students admitted to the program must meet additional departmental requirements prior to the first day of classes which can be found on the bulletin. Admitted students are financially responsible for immunizations, criminal background check, drug screening and certification fees.