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Anesthesia Technology A.A.A.S. program application

Before you apply to the Anesthesia Technology A.A.A.S. program:

  1. You must Apply to GRCC, if you're not a current student.
  2. Application Deadline: Applications will continue to be collected until all seats have been filled. All transcripts from other colleges or universities attended must be received by GRCC’s Enrollment Services to be considered for the 2024 Fall admission.  Applications will be accepted year round. All received applications will be reviewed no later than June 1 for the following fall cohort.

Admissions to the Anesthesia Technology Program at GRCC is based on points and a face-to-face interview process. Points are awarded based on academic achievement and the completion of the required documentation.

Pre-admissions requirements:

  • Be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) test.
  • Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Math competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
    • Math Placement Test (ALEKS) with a score of 30 or higher or
    • Completion of MA 098 or higher with a grade of C or better within the last five years.
  • Reading and writing competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
    • EN 101 with a grade of C or better or
    • Score of 26 on ACT or 400+ on SAT within the last five years or
    • Blackboard essay scores of 40 or higher within the last five years.
  • Earn a grade of C or better within two attempts in the following courses (a withdrawal or drop is considered an attempt):
    • BI 121: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
    • BI 122: Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • In order to be eligible for admission into the Anesthesia Technology Program, students must have successfully completed any required foundational courses with a grade of at least C.
  • In order to be eligible for graduation, Anesthesia Technology Program students must earn a minimum of “C-” in each ANE program course.
  • Apprenticeship students will be conditionally admitted into the program and take the required pre-program courses in their first two semesters. Continued participation in the program will be dependent upon satisfying the above course requirements.

The entire packet must be delivered to GRCC M-Tec Campus, Attn: Summer Madrid, at 622 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Drop off at the Welcome Center to the right when you walk in the door.

The packet can also be emailed to alliedhealth@grcc.edu by June 1, 2024.

Program Admissions Packet

Completed PAPER GRCC Application. Everyone, including past and current students, must complete this. There is no charge. (AT Application)

1 pts

Cover Letter outlining your intent and interest to enter the Anesthesia Technology Program.

10 pts

Resume documenting the past five (5) years of work experience.

2 pts

Unofficial transcripts:

  • Transcripts must verify a minimum of a C or better in all required foundational courses.
  • Unofficial transcripts must be included in the packet.
2 pts

Combined GPA (BI 121 and 122 equivalents)

  • 10 pts. – A, A-
  • 8 pts. – B+, B, B-
  • 6 pts. – C+, C

Each course is given a point value; values are totaled and divided by two.

up to 10 points

Overall GPA

  • See Overall GPA table for more information
up to 20 points
TOTAL Possible Points up to 45 points

Overall GPA

GPA POINT

Points

3.90 + 

20

3.60 – 3.89 

18

3.30 – 3.59 

16

3.00 – 3.29 

14

2.70 – 2.99 

12

2.40 – 2.69 

10

Transfer