Congratulations on your provisional approval to progress to discipline courses with the School of Health Sciences. Please follow the steps below in order to complete the progression process.
MANDATORY Orientation is scheduled on: WEDNESDAY AUGUTST 20th , 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00 PM. The orientation session will be held in person at the Miami Dade College Medical Campus Room 3506. You will receive more information.
Complete All Steps by the Date Indicated:
- Response
- Submit our Response Form by August 15, 2025. Please visit the link provided in the Progression email you received.
- Level Two Background Screening
- Complete and clear the Interstate Background Research (IBR) Level Two criminal background screening (Medical Campus: AHCA & FDLE Level 2 Background)
- The cost for the background screening is $62.25. You will need to schedule an appointment for the background screening.
- Proof of appointment must be submitted by August 20th in orientation and completed by September 12th 2025.
- This process may take 3-5 business days, please schedule it now.
- You will be notified via your MDC email that your background check is completed. Please be sure to also check your email junk folder.
- Must attend the following Mandatory Orientation. Carefully plan your calendar accordingly.
- MANDATORY IN-PERSON orientation is on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00P.M. The orientation session will be held in person. You will soon receive more information.
- Submit your RSVP no later than 5:00pm on August 15, 2025. (https://mdc.formstack.com/forms/healthsciences orientation rsvp)
- Check-in starts promptly at 8:00 am. Continental breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be on your own.
- Failure to attend orientation will result in relinquishment of your seat to another applicant.
- Prior to the first day of classes (Monday, August 29th, 2025) for the PTA Program:
- Pay all outstanding tuition.
- Purchase required books and uniform (highly recommend doing this on orientation day).
- Have a laptop (This is MANDATORY) View the laptop minimum requirements.
- Helpful Information
- Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible for Financial Aid and to apply for Scholarships. Please visit the financial aid and scholarships websites for additional information.
Note: Failure to complete all the above requirements by the stated deadline and attend orientation forfeits your seat in this program.
Should you have any questions please contact Student Services Assistant:
Roxanne Alexis
SOHS Advisor
305-237-4486
ralexis@mdc.edu