Competitive Health

Applicants for specific health-related programs of study may be admitted to the college prior to being officially accepted to their desired programs of study. Enrollment in the college (but not the program) allows students to complete any learning support and required general core courses. This process does not guarantee that students will be accepted for competitive health programs.

Steps for Competitive Health Admissions

Because admission to health programs is competitive, applicants seeking admission to health-related programs of study must satisfy additional criteria not included in the section on General Admission Requirements. All health program admission criteria must be fulfilled and documentation must be on file in the Admissions Office by the application deadline listed for that program.

The scores listed for each measure are the minimum scores needed to be considered for admission. The actual scores of those selected for the program may be higher than the stated minimums. Applicants not selected for admission to the program must reapply in order to be considered again during the next selection period. Applicants not selected are encouraged to meet with the dean of Life Sciences and Public Safety or a member of the program faculty to discuss ways to improve their candidacy or to discuss other educational options.

Apply to the college for general admissions.

Speak with a pre-health advisor in the Advising Center.

Schedule and take a health placement exam (if required).

Submit a program intent form and other required information prior to the selective admissions deadline. Specific details and links to the intent forms are located in the College Catalog.

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Information Sessions

Dental Programs

The Dental Hygiene Program requires that all applicants attend a mandatory virtual information session in the year before they apply for the Program. They usually last about 30 to 40 minutes, and time is available to ask questions after the program information has been discussed. Sessions are held three times a year. To register for one of these online sessions, please email bmckay@athenstech.edu.

Information sessions for Dental Assisting are not required for admissions but are strongly recommended. To register for one of these online sessions, please email bmckay@athenstech.edu to sign up so you can receive a link to attend the session.

Dental Hygiene Information Sessions 2026

  • Friday  July 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Friday October 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Friday December 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • All sessions will be virtual through Webex
  • Please email Becky McKay at bmckay@athenstech.edu to register for a session

Dental Assisting Information Sessions 2026

  • Friday July 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Friday October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Friday December 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • All sessions will be virtual through Webex
  • Please email Becky McKay at bmckay@athenstech.edu to register for a session

Radiography Program

Mandatory Information Sessions focused on the associate degree program in Radiography are offered on the Athens Campus:

  • Thursday Nov. 6 2:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM.  Auditorium in Building F
  • Thursday Apr. 9 2:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM.   Auditorium in Building F
  • Thursday May 28 2:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM.  Auditorium in Building F

**Registration is not required.

***All Applicants Must Present A Government-Issued Driver’s License at the Orientation Session Attended***

Contact: Amanda Stanley (706) 583-2693 astanley@athenstech.edu.

Veterinary Technology Program

Information sessions for Veterinary Technology are not required for admission.  However, applicants are highly encouraged to attend an online information session to ask questions about the program, to discuss application requirements, and to learn more about mandatory vaccinations (i.e., Rabies and Tetanus) that are required for entry into the program.

Before attending an information session, applicants must first read the detailed materials that are available online within the Academic Programs section specific to Veterinary Technology.

To register for a VTP online information session, please email Ms. Crystal Evans at CEvans@athenstech.edu.

If a prospective applicant has specific questions about the VT Program’s curriculum, please email Dr. Lara Vaughn at LAVaughn@athenstech.edu.

Practical Nursing

Full-time Day (3 semesters) and Part-time Evening Program (5 semesters)

Information sessions will be held every February date to be determined at the Elbert County Campus Auditorium building 500 at 10 am. This session is intended for prospective applicants that are interested in applying for admission to either of the Practical Nursing Programs. Prospective students should register with the following faculty: vmalone@athenstech.edu and mmcgee@athenstech.edu. All interested applicants are required to read the admission requirements and program information prior to attending.

  • January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • April 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • July 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • October 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Nursing

Mandatory Information Sessions focused on the associate degree program inNursing are offered on the Athens and Walton Campuses.

Athens Campus:

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Building A, Room A-226
  • Tuesday, August 4, 2026 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Building A, Room A-226
  • Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Building A, Room A-226
  • Tuesday, January 12, 2027 2:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Building A, Room A-226

Walton Campus:

  • Thursday, April 9, 2026 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Room 108
  • Thursday, August 6, 2026  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Room 108
  • Thursday, October 8, 2026 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Room 108
  • Thursday, January 14, 2027 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Room 108
  • Thursday, January 28, 2027 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Room 108

**Registration is not required.
***All Applicants Must Present A Government-Issued Driver’s License at the Orientation Session Attended***
Contact: Beth Heath (706)-355-5079 or eheath@athenstech.edu. 

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program requires that all applicants attend a mandatory information session prior to the application deadline September 1st on one of the following dates on the Athens campus for the Spring 2027 program start:

  • Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm in Room A-236
  • Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00pm in Room A-236
  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:00pm in Room A-236
  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:00pm in Room A-236

All interested applicants are required to read the admission requirements and program information prior to attending. Link: https://www.athenstech.edu/programs/surgical-technology/

RSVP for an information session, contact program chair Denelle White by e-mail dwhite@athenstech.edu.

***All Applicants Must Present A Government-Issued Driver’s License at the Orientation Session Attended***

BIOSCIENCE PROGRAM

Mandatory Information Sessions focused on the associate degree program in Bioscience are offered on the Athens Campus:

  • Monday 3/17/25 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

All sessions will be held in A251

***All Applicants Must Present A Government-Issued ID at the Orientation Session Attended***

Contact: Dr. Nicole Parker (706) 583 2886  niparker@athenstech.edu.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNOLOGY

Mandatory Information Sessions focused on the associate degree program in Phlebotomy are offered on the Athens campus.

Fall 2025 Information Sessions

  • Friday, September 19, 2025. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Classroom K-509
  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Classroom K-509

Spring 2026 Information Sessions

  • Friday, March 6, 2026. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Classroom K-509
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Classroom K-509

Summer 2026

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Classroom K-509