Apply for General Admission to AC

Submit your application online 

  Apply to Amarillo College for general admission.

Complete Required Prerequisite Courses

• The following courses must be completed before applying:
  • BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II
  • BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
  • CHEM 1406 - General Organic & Biological Chemistry (or equivalent courses listed on the Degree Plan).

Important Notes

• Admission is competitive, and high grades in these courses are strongly recommended.
• Points for program admission are only awarded for these four science-based courses.
• Each prerequisite course can only be retaken once. The highest grade earned will be used for scoring.

Official Transcripts

• If you’ve attended other colleges, send official transcripts to the AC Registrar’s Office: Transfer Information.
  • If AC is your only college, this step is not required.
  • Courses marked as "in progress" at the time of application will not count towards your points.
  • If necessary, request a transcript evaluation through the Registrar’s Office.

Mandatory Information Sessions

• Attend an information session (on-campus or virtual) to learn about the application process and the required HESI A2 Exam.

Register/Take the HESI

• You may take the HESI A2 Exam only once per application cycle.
• The deadline to complete the exam is April 25, 2025.
• HESI Exam Information.

Apply to the Dental Hygiene Program

Complete the application at Health Science Application.

Watch for an Email

• After submitting your Health Science Application, check your Amarillo College email for instructions on completing the application process.
• Application deadline: April 25, 2025.

 Point System Worksheet

• By Friday, May 9, 2025, you will receive an email from the Dental Hygiene Program Admissions Committee. This email will confirm your application information and include a Program Point System Worksheet for your review.

 Response Deadline

• Review your worksheet and verify your score by responding to the committee’s email no later than Noon, Monday, May 12, 2025.

CASPER Assessment

• If selected, you will need to complete the CASPER Assessment on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Final Decision

• CASPER scores will be sent to AC in two weeks.
• You will receive an email with your acceptance status on Friday, May 30, 2025.
• Accepted students must confirm their acceptance by Monday, June 2, 2025.