Application & Admissions

Please read the following information carefully:

Now Accepting Applications For Fall 2026!

Our July 15th deadline has passed; however, you may still fill out an application or contact misham@ntcc.edu no later than August 1st to be considered for the Fall.

 

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(or see instructions below)

The NTCC Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is limited to 16 seats per year, with sequential instruction beginning fall of the application year. 

We ask that all portions of the application be submitted by the posted deadline. Complete applications received by the deadline are guaranteed consideration, though in some cases the deadline may be extended. 

If you are unsure whether your prerequisite coursework will be accepted, may not be complete by the program start, or all other questions: reach out to tketelboeter@ntcc.edu or misham@ntcc.edu to discuss.


Essential Functions:

In order to participate in a clinical laboratory science educational program, students must be able to comply with program-designated essential functions, or request reasonable accommodations to execute these essential functions. Requirements include a sound intellect; good motor skills: eye-hand coordination and dexterity; effective communication skills; visual acuity to perform macroscopic and microscopic analyses, or read procedures, graphs, etc.; professional skills such as the ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, to comprehend, analyze and synthesize various materials, as well as to hold sound psychological health and stability.
 

Program Admission Requirements:

  1. High school graduate or GED equivalent.
  2. Must meet general admission requirements to Northeast Texas Community College.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in state mandated general knowledge content through approved means (ACT, SAT, THEA or Accuplacer; contact NTCC's Testing Department for more information on these tests).
  4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all transfer courses and/or courses completed at NTCC, with a grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.
  5. Submit an Application for Admission to the MLT Program
    • SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINE
      If you have any trouble submitting components of the MLT application (essay, references, etc.) within the online application, please submit these documents to misham@ntcc.edu or tketelboeter@ntcc.edu.

      Each APPLICATION PACKET submitted to the program director should contain: 
      • Application for admission
      • Transcripts
      • Two letters of reference
      • Essay 

Applicants are selected for admission based on overall the following criteria: 

  • GPA (Including HS for incoming freshman)
  • Pre-requisite coursework completed
  • Essay
  • Reference Letters 

Completion of an advanced degree, related work/volunteer Experience, placement scores/ACT (when applicable) may also be considered.

 

Program Advisors/Faculty:

Mallory Isham
Program Director
misham@ntcc.edu 
903-380-7841
 

Chantel Sokol
Clinical Coordinator and Instructor
csokol@ntcc.edu
903-434-8352

For More Information Contact

Mallory Isham
903-380-7841
misham@ntcc.edu