HIM Program Application Guidelines

The application process for the Health Information Management Program is as follows:

1. Application for upper level professional HIM courses must be on file with the HIM Program Director by March 15th prior to the year you wish to take HIM courses.

2. To be eligible for application interview, the following MUST be on file:

3. application

   current copy of all applicable transcripts, including current GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale

   Asset / ACT scores

4. Applicants will be required to complete an interview with an interview team.
   Consideration will be given to areas such as:

   • Dedication and Perseverance

     Flexibility

     Aptitude

     Realistic career goals

     Professional appearance

     Knowledge of HIM Profession

     True desire to enter HIM profession

     Ability to finish HIM program within prescribed time

5. Candidates will be ranked based on interview score, GPA, and number of prerequisite courses completed. The top 20 will be selected. A ranked order waiting list will be maintained by the HIM Program Director.

6. Candidates will be notified prior to pre-registration for the fall semester. If accepted, candidates must return a signed statement acknowledging acceptance. Candidates must register for courses indicated on the degree plan. Any change in degree plan requires approval of the student's HIM faculty advisor. Candidates must notify program director of change in degree choice.

7. A late application deadline of August 15th will be observed if positions are available. Late applicants will be notified as soon as possible or during the week of late registration.

8. If a candidate fails a course that would preclude graduation, or does not earn at least a C in HIM courses, reapplication to the HIM Program would be required.

Accreditation status has been granted to the program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.