The Surgical Technology application deadline November 15th. (If this falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be considered the deadline date). Applications received after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits. The program is competitive, and applicants are not guaranteed a place in the class.

STEP 1: Attend an Information Session

It is mandatory that all students attend an information session each academic year, even if they have attended in a previous year. There are two ways to experience a Nuclear Medicine Technology info session, and both are valid for this part of the program's application process.

1. Attend a live info session, conducted online.
2. Review the info session material on your own time.

STEP 2: Complete College Enrollment

For consideration of program admittance, you must have completed Chattanooga State enrollment before the program deadline. If you are not a current student at Chattanooga State, please complete a College application online and choose “Credit Division” then choose “Surgical Technology”. Successful completion of all admission requirements to Chattanooga State entail:

• Submitting all official transcripts, vaccinations, proof of citizenship, etc.
• Testing (if applicable)
• Orientation (if applicable)

Click here to check your admission status.

STEP 3: Meet With an Advisor to Develop Your Academic Plan

Please call (423) 697-2456 to set up an advising appointment. All learning support classes should be completed first (if applicable).

 

STEP 4: Make Sure You Meet All Applicant Requirements

• Must turn 18 years by the second fall semester to participate in clinical.
• Must be fully admitted to the college before the program's deadline date, November 15^th
• Must maintain a “C” or better in all courses
• Must have a minimal 2.0 science program GPA and cumulative GPA
• Must be college level in reading and writing
• Must have all prerequisite and general education courses completed before the Spring start of the Surgical Technology curriculum. An applicant may apply with incomplete courses, but prerequisites MUST be completed before the Spring start of the program. These include:
  • SURG 1102 - Orientation to Surgical Technology
  • SURG 1410 - Surgical Technology Patient Care 1
  • ENGL 1010 - Composition 1

(Note: Applications are held until fall semester grades are submitted.)

STEP 5: Submit a Surgical Technology Program Application     

Submit a Surgical Technology Program Application by deadline. Application deadline is November 15^th of each year.