Mississippi Delta Community College

• ALL Applicants must FIRST log on to the MDCC website at www.msdelta.edu to submit an online application for admission/readmission to the school.  Please click the APPLY button on the home page of the website and complete all required fields.  No applicant will be considered for admission into a Health Science Program without first applying to MDCC.  You may receive future correspondence from the Office of Admissions regarding your admissions status to MDCC.
  • If you attended MDCC previously, but are not currently enrolled, you will need to complete this step first.
  • If you are currently enrolled at MDCC, you DO NOT need to do this step.
• E-Script or mail OFFICIAL transcripts to the MDCC Office of Admission.  All transcripts must be on file by May 16 for summer applications, July 31 for fall applications, and November 30 for spring applications.
• If applicable Submit ACT scores to the MDCC Office of Admission.  (*NOTE* ACT scores are NOT recorded on transcripts from colleges or universities.  It is the student’s responsibility to submit these scores.)
• If no ACT score please send Accuplacer test scores to pmcgee@msdelta.edu or schedule to take the Accuplacer at MDCC (see instructions under Minimal Requirements)
• Complete the  “Application for Health Care Assistant Program”.  Fill out ALL information.  Do not leave any question blank.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all necessary information has been received. If all information is not received by the deadline, the applicant will not be considered for admission into the program.
• All applicants will be notified by email of conditional acceptance or non-acceptance after the application process is complete.  Notification of conditional acceptance will include information regarding a required orientation before school starts.
• Applicants who receive a conditional acceptance into the program are admitted tentatively pending:
  • Acceptable pre-admission drug screen (performed by our office)
  • Satisfactory background check (performed by our office)
  • Health evaluation form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner indicating no restrictions for lifting or transfer
  • Completion of Accuplacer if no ACT score is on file (administered by MDCC)
  • Proof of current immunizations including, but not limited to Hepatitis B vaccination series, MMR vaccination series, Tdap booster, Varicella immunity, and a negative 2-step TB skin test (both TB injections must be done and read within a 21 day period; unless the student as had a negative TB skin test within the last 12 months, then just a 1-step TB skin test is required)

No applicant will be considered unless the minimum admission requirements are met.  Admission requirements are evaluated by the use of a rating scale, which includes but not limited to: ACT or Accuplacer scores, GPA, and healthcare work experience or degree submitted in a timely manner.  All applicants are considered on a competitive basis.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.  The number of applicants accepted is limited due to the nature of the program.  

All applicants will be notified of their conditional acceptance or non-acceptance into the program.  The conditional acceptance notification will include specific information regarding all requirements that must be completed prior to admission.  

Admission is tentative based on:

• Prior to clinical, students must satisfactorily complete AHA-BLS Provider CPR taught during the HCA program
• Satisfactory criminal background check performed by our office
• Acceptable pre-admission drug screen performed by our office
• Health Exam form completed and signed by a licensed health care provider indicating no restriction for lifting or transfer
• A 2-step TB skin test is required for all new entering students.  The 2nd step must be completed within 21 days of 1st step.
  • The exception to this is if a returning student has had a negative TB skin test within the last 12 months.  This student will only require a 1-step TB skin test
• A stamped/signed Form 121 Immunization Record must be submitted.  Shots required include:
  • Tdap booster within the last 10 years
  • Series of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations
  • Series of 2 MMR vaccinations
  • Proof of Varicella immunity (either by series of 2 Varicella vaccinations OR Positive Varicella Titer)
  • Flu vaccination (given during flu season before October 1st)

For Health Care Assistant Admission Rating Scale click here

Important Update: New Selection Rating Scale Starting with Applications for  Spring Academic Year 2024/2025

We are excited to announce the implementation of a new selection rating scale for the upcoming College of Health Sciences admission process. The new rating scale is designed to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of each applicant, considering a wider range of factors to ensure a holistic assessment.

What You Need to Do:

1. Review all admission requirements and guidelines.
2. Review the new selection rating scale for guidance in preparation for application.
3. Reach out to our office if you have any questions or need further assistance.

We understand that this is a significant change, and we are here to support you throughout the process. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to reviewing your applications!

Link to the updated HCA Spring 24/25 Selection Rating Scale

Students who are accepted into the program must:

• attend a mediatory health care assistant orientation session
• be aware that, in addition to the regular college fees, Health Care Assistant students will incur expenses for such items as uniforms, books, supplies, liability insurance, accident insurance, physical examination, Hepatitis B vaccine series, background check, CPR certification and certification examination fees.  Fees are not limited to these listed.
• be responsible for their own transportation to classes and clinical agencies

• students must maintain a “C” average (grade of 75) in each component of the course of study in order to complete the program

A student may be considered for readmission to a specific health science program one time only. This applies to courses in any respective health science program, whether at MDCC or at another institution. The only exception may be: a student who had a passing grade in the classroom and clinical setting, but was forced to withdraw due to illness, accident, pregnancy, or family crisis may be considered for a second readmission. If an applicant has ever attended another health science program a letter of good standing from their former school’s program must be sent following MDCC’s program application instructions. A letter of good standing indicates that the student is eligible for immediate readmission into the former program of study.

Each student requesting readmission into a health science program will be considered on an individual basis.  The student should contact the appropriate program director/supervisor for the readmission procedure. Space must be available in the class and clinical setting. No precedent will be set by the decision of an admissions committee.

At the discretion of the Dean of Health Sciences, with the recommendation of the Admission Committee, a student requesting readmission to a Health Science program may be required to take a challenge exam to assess placement. Per program policy, it may be necessary for the applicant to repeat courses.

If an MDCC Health Science student is academically unsuccessful in their program of study and not eligible for readmission, the student may have one transfer to an alternate MDCC Health Science program. Students will be held to the readmission policies of the program. OR

If an MDCC Health Science student is academically unsuccessful in their program of study and not eligible for readmission, the student will be eligible for one additional consideration of readmission after a waiting period of up-to three (3) years from last date of attendance. This shall not bar those applicants who wish to reapply beyond the aforementioned time-period so long as it is their first readmission application. The student must follow all readmission requirements as outlined in the program’s handbook.

Any MDCC student who was unsuccessful and not eligible for readmission due to non-academic dismissal will be eligible for one additional consideration of readmission after a waiting period of up-to five (5) years from last date of attendance. This shall not bar those applicants who wish to reapply beyond the aforementioned time-period so long as it is their first readmission application. The student will be held to the program’s readmission polices as outlined in the program’s handbook.

Any applicant who has ever been accepted and attended a Health Science program at another institution of higher learning and has been unsuccessful more than once will be eligible for one additional consideration of readmission after a waiting period of up-to five (5) years from last date of attendance. This shall not bar those applicants who wish to reapply beyond the aforementioned time-period so long as it is their first readmission application. The student will be held to the program’s readmission polices as outlined in the program’s handbook.

Please Note:

This estimate of costs is meant to be used only as a guide to students, parents, and sponsors.  The figures are based upon previous school year averages and are not binding on the college or the nursing program.

In addition to these estimates, students will incur expenses related to travel necessary for clinical laboratory experiences.  All students are responsible for their own transportation to class and healthcare agencies utilizes in the program’s curriculum. All costs are approximate and subject to change without notice and tax is not included.

Click here for Program Cost Link