Admissions Procedures
To apply to the Surgical Technologist program, please complete the following steps and submit documents to the MSTC Admissions Office:

Step 1:

1. Complete an MSTC application form and return it with the $30 non-refundable application fee.
   
   
2. Complete the Accuplacer or ACT test. Minimum scores required:
   
• Reading-Accuplacer score of 55
• Sentence Skills–Accuplacer score of 60
• Math–Accuplacer score of 34
ACT equivalents for above scores are acceptable.
If a student does not meet the required test scores, they may retest or complete an identified structured course(s) in the Academic Success Center.


3. Submit an official copy of all academic transcripts, including high school, college or university, and HSED/GED.
   
   
4. Complete a Background Information Disclosure (BID) form and submit $15 for Caregiver Background check. The Wisconsin Caregiver Law requires a background check.
   
   
5. Complete an online information session. Learn about the profession, academic requirements, and impact on one’s personal life.
   

When the requirements for Step 1 are completed, the student will be conditionally admitted to the program and may be eligible for financial aid.

Step 2:
To be eligible to enroll in Surgical Technologist core courses, complete the following requirements:

1. Complete Intro to College Reading and Study Skills with a grade of “C” or better, an Accuplacer Reading score of 67 or higher, or ACT equivalent.
   
   
2. Complete Intro to Writing with a grade of “C” or better, an Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 67 or higher, or ACT equivalent.
   
   
3. Complete ASC Math or Prep for Basic Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better, an Accuplacer Math score of 65 or higher, or ACT equivalent.
   
   
4. Complete a job shadow. Contact the program counselor for details.
   
   
5. Complete Medical Terminology with a grade of “C” or better.
   
   
6. Complete the Human Body in Health and Disease or General Anatomy & Physiology or approved equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.
   
   
7. Complete health care provider/professional level CPR.
   
   
8. Complete the Intent to Enroll form and submit proof of completion of all requirements to the Student Affairs Office in Wisconsin Rapids.

Mid-State Technical College
Admissions
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
888.575.MSTC