Limited Enrollment programs prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. These programs have a limited number of seats, admission follows a structured process designed to help students understand program requirements, prepare for entry, and successfully transition into their chosen program.

Education Navigators will advise students on program requirements and general education courses to prepare for admissions into a limited enrollment program. Education Navigators can help students develop an academic plan, identify required coursework, and connect them with the appropriate resources and support along the way. 

Limited Enrollment is more than an application process; it is your pathway to a rewarding career. CCCC is here to guide you every step of the way.

4 Steps to Apply

Complete the standard CCCC college application.

Current CCCC students can skip this step. (Those who have taken CCCC classes within the past three semesters.)

Connect with an Education Navigator to create your academic plan and receive support while completing your general education courses and preparing for your Health Sciences program.

Complete all required coursework and program-specific criteria before submitting your Limited Enrollment application. Requirements vary by program, so be sure to review the specific program requirements and deadlines.

Once you are fully qualified and have completed the required prerequisites and program criteria, submit your Limited Enrollment application during the designated application period. (The Limited Enrollment application is available annually from early fall through June 1. Applications must be submitted by June 1 to be reviewed and considered for program entry. The application will be unavailable from mid-June until it reopens in early fall.)

Available program spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a program reaches capacity, qualified applicants will be placed on the program’s waitlist and assigned a future program seat as space becomes available. Applicants on the waitlist do not need to reapply and will retain their place for future program entry. 

Exception: PTA applicants must submit a new application during each application cycle to be considered for admission.

You can access the limited enrollment application in your Student Success Hub by logging into the CCCC portal.

How Applications Are Evaluated & What Comes Next

Limited Enrollment programs have a specific number of seats available in each cohort. Seats are awarded based on the date we receive your completed application and the number of available spots in each cohort. Because demand is high, students who meet all program requirements may experience a multi-year timeframe before entering the program.

Because demand may exceed available seats, some programs may have multi-year anticipated program start timelines before a student is anticipated to enter the program.

Available seats are subject to change and may impact when a student is able to begin the program. A seat may become available sooner if program capacity changes, additional seats become available, or other circumstances affect cohort availability.

Application Outcomes

Seat Offer

You receive an offer to join an upcoming cohort. You will be provided with instructions and a deadline to accept or decline the offer.

Waitlist Placement

If a program is full, fully qualified applicants may be placed on a waitlist according to the program's established admission process. The waitlist is ordered by the date the completed application was received.

Not Eligible / Denied

If you do not meet the minimum requirements for the current application cycle, your application may be denied.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Applicants: Currently, the PTA program uses a ranking system in accordance with its accreditation requirements. Applicants are ranked according to the program's established GPA criteria and available program capacity.

A denied application is not the end of your journey. Your Education Navigator can help you identify what requirements remain and develop a plan to become eligible for a future application cycle. We encourage you to stay connected with CCCC, monitor your CougarMail and Student Success Hub, and use the time before your anticipated start to prepare for your Health Sciences journey.

Special Student Success Considerations

Understand the Reality of a Health Sciences Program

Choosing a Health Sciences career is an exciting decision. It is also important to understand that these programs can require significant time, flexibility, travel, preparation, and personal commitment.
Before applying, consider how the realities below may fit with your current responsibilities and expectations.

Clinical education may take place at hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other clinical sites away from the CCCC campus. Students should plan for reliable transportation, travel time, parking, and potentially different clinical locations.

Lecture, laboratory, and clinical schedules can vary from term to term and may change within a semester. Students should be prepared for schedules that may include days, evenings, or other times depending on course and clinical requirements. Always subject to change.

Students may be required to complete clinical orientations, competencies, assignments, background checks, drug screenings, CPR or other certifications, health documentation, and facility-specific requirements. Clinical partners may require specific vaccinations and other health requirements before students can participate.

Health Sciences programs require time for classes, laboratories, clinical experiences, studying, skills practice, assignments, preparation, and other program responsibilities. Students considering full-time employment while enrolled should carefully evaluate their work schedule, transportation, family responsibilities, and available time for school.

Depending on the program and profession, students may encounter blood, bodily fluids, bodily tissues, specimens, medical equipment, wounds, illness, and other clinical situations. Students should be comfortable learning and working in environments where these experiences are part of patient care and professional education.

Health Sciences professionals serve diverse patients, families, clients, and communities. Students should be prepared to provide respectful, compassionate, and professional care to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, identities, and genders, as well as individuals with different circumstances, beliefs, and needs. Depending on the program of study, students may also work directly with animals.

Students are preparing for professions entrusted with the health, safety, privacy, and wellbeing of others. Students must be prepared to follow applicable professional codes of ethics, college policies, clinical-site policies, confidentiality requirements, safety procedures, and professional decorum standards.

Your Anticipated Start Date

Your anticipated program entry is based on factors such as your completed application date, program capacity, available seats, and the admission process for your specific program.

Important Note on Timeline: Available seats are subject to change, which may impact when you are able to start your program. Seats may become available sooner if program capacity expands, additional seats become available, or other cohort circumstances change.

An anticipated start term is not a guarantee of a seat or a specific start date.

Stay Connected

Your Limited Enrollment journey continues after you submit your application.

Check Your CougarMail

Stay connected to your CCCC email. Important Limited Enrollment communication, updates, deadlines, and seat offers will be provided through your CCCC email.

Monitor Student Success Hub

Continue monitoring Student Success Hub for information related to your anticipated cohort entry and other important student updates.

Attend Information Sessions

Stay informed by attending program-specific Limited Enrollment information sessions and subsequent sessions as you prepare for your program.

We're Here to Help

The Limited Enrollment Team and CCCC are here to help you navigate the process.Whether you are exploring a Health Sciences career, completing prerequisites, preparing your application, or waiting for your anticipated cohort, stay connected and use this time to prepare.

Your journey to a healthcare career starts with preparation: le@cccc.edu

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