Application for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)

MLS Admissions Instructions

The Medical Laboratory Science Program at GVSU is competitive, requires admission to GVSU, completion of a secondary application, and corresponding materials. Applicants must complete the prerequisites and all general education courses (excluding two Issue courses) prior to the start of the program. Applicants may apply while courses are in progress. There is no waitlist for this program.

Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2027
Program start: Winter Semester - January 2028
Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats in the program are filled.

Applicant Information

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Which MLS program are you applying to? *

The Hybrid Track is designed to prepare medical laboratory scientists who will serve Northern Michigan communities. In a brief response, please describe:

1. Your ties to Northern Michigan (for example, where you live, grew up, work, or have family or community connections). *
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2. Why you are interested in the Hybrid Track and how you hope to contribute to healthcare in Northern Michigan after graduation. *
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Student G-number (if applicable):

Provide your GVSU Email Address (if applicable)

Provide your personal email address *

Cell phone or best number to reach you: *

Date of Birth: *

Campus/Local Address

Local Street Address: *

Local City: *

Local State: *

Local Zip Code: *

Permanent Address

Permanent Street Address: *

Permanent City: *

Permanent State: *

Permanent Zip Code: *

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact (name): *

Emergency Contact Relationship: *

Emergency Contact Street Address: *

Emergency Contact City: *

Emergency Contact State: *

Emergency Contact Zip Code: *

Emergency Contact Phone: *

Academic Information

Current GPA: *

Please list all previous colleges and universities attended. Include all schools. This includes community colleges.

Are you currently taking classes at GVSU? *

Are you officially admitted to GVSU? *

If you are not currently enrolled at GVSU or are enrolled but have not yet taken GVSU classes and have not met with a College of Health Profession (CHP) academic advisor, you should:

Meet with a CHP academic advisor as soon as possible to review your transfer course equivalencies and program eligibility.
Call the CHP Student Services Office at (616) 331-5900 to set up a prospective student advising appointment.

Will you or have you completed a bachelor's degree prior to the start of the program? *

Please list the college/university name, major and expected degree date: *

Have you previously applied to the MLS program? *

If Yes, what application cycle? (PLEASE NOTE: All supplemental documents will NEED to be resubmitted.) *

Required Documents

Resume:
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf, .doc, or .docx with a maximum size of 10 MB.

Statement of Professional Philosophy
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf, .doc, or .docx with a maximum size of 10 MB.

Two Electronic Recommendations

Two electronic recommendations are required...

Applicant will provide the full name and email address for their two recommenders in the space below.
The College of Health Professions Student Services Office (CHPSSO) will send the "Recommender" a link to our electronic recommendation form. Once the "Recommender" completes the form, the CHPSSO will upload the recommendation to the applicants file.
The recommendation link cannot be sent out until after we receive your completed application, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application no later than two weeks before the March 15th application deadline.
It is your responsibility and a professional courtesy to notify your "Recommender" in advance that they will be receiving a link from our office and to respond promptly.
Family members are not acceptable recommenders. Applicants should identify individuals who they've worked or volunteered with in a professional or academic capacity.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Emma Woodward in the CHPSSO by email at [email protected] or by calling 616-331-5683.

Recommender #1 (first and last name) *

Recommender #1 (email) *

Recommender #2 (first and last name) *

Recommender #2 (email) *

Per the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I elect to waive my right to access the information provided within the electronic recommendation forms for the purpose of this application. *

Signed Acknowledgment *

I understand my rights per the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and affirm my choice as indicated above.

Application Requirements Checklist

The following criteria must be met for your application to be complete:
Officially admitted to GVSU for the winter start of the program
All non-GVSU transcripts sent to GVSU (if taking courses elsewhere send transcripts at end of each semester)
Minimum cumulative & science GPA of 2.8 or higher
Resume (attach above)
Statement of Professional Philosophy (attach above)
Verification of Course Completion
Two Recommendations (sent directly to us by your recommenders and names listed above)
Submission of this secondary application

Acknowledgement & Signature

Read & Sign *

Legal Charges and/or Convictions
Individuals who have been involved in a criminal proceeding or charged with or convicted of a crime may not be eligible for clinical placement and/or national certification and/or licensure. Students who are unable to complete a clinical placement may not be able to meet program requirements for graduation. If you have been charged or been convicted of a crime please feel free to submit this application, however we encourage you to contact the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Director, Professor Lily Nelson by email at [email protected] to inquire how this could impact your completion of the MLS program.

I have reviewed the requirements for admission into the respective program(s) and understand that the completion of this application does not guarantee that I will be accepted into the program.

Furthermore, if I am not currently enrolled at GVSU or am enrolled but have not yet taken GVSU classes and have not met with a College of Health Profession (CHP) academic advisor, I should:

Meet with a CHP academic advisor as soon as possible to review my transfer course equivalencies and program eligibility.
Call the CHP Student Services Office at (616) 331-5900 to set up a prospective student advising appointment.

Date: *

Human Verification *

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