The application for admission will be reviewed after the March 15 deadline provided all required documents have been received. (See application process to download the application packet.)The following criteria will be used to determine the final ranking and selection:

1. Earn an overall college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

• An overall college GPA of 2.5 or greater is preferred with priority consideration given to these candidates.

2. Earn a minimum grade of “C” for all prerequisite coursework.

• Prerequisite courses may only be repeated once to achieve the minimum grade of “C.”
• A prerequisite GPA of 2.8 or greater is preferred with priority consideration given to these candidates.
• The prerequisite coursework does not need to be completed at the time of application. However, a course plan that reasonably allows for all prerequisite coursework to be completed by August is required. Preference will be given to those who have completed all prerequisite coursework by the end of the Spring 2011 semester.

3. Submit the Disclosure and Consent for Background Check form with the application to the program. After the final selection, the program office will then follow up with instructions on how to initiate the background check and make payment to Validity Screening Solutions.

4. Participate in an observational experience (“shadowing”) in a sleep laboratory or center.

• Contact the program office for a list of sleep laboratories and centers that have agreed to provide prospective student shadowing experiences.

5. Interview with the Program Facilitator and/or interview panel.

• This will be scheduled after the March 15, 2011, deadline for those who have completed their file and have met academic eligibility requirements.
• The interview will focus on why the candidate is interested in the profession, basic understanding of the profession (through research and shadowing), and comprehension of program and professional requirements.

6. Complete the Polysomnography/Sleep Technology Program Applicant Career Investigation Questionnaire

• The interviewers will also evaluate the Polysomnography/Sleep Technology Program Applicant Career Investigation Questionnaire, which will be mailed to the applicant prior to the interview. The questionnaire will be evaluated based on the detail and quality of responses.