Admission
Formal admission to Old Dominion University is an initial requirement. First degree and second degree candidates must apply for degree-seeking status. Certificate students apply as non-degree-seeking. Non-degree-seeking students may not be eligible for certain financial aid programs. Admission to the university does not automatically constitute admission to the Cytotechnology Program.
Application must be made for admission to the Cytotechnology Program. Students are encouraged to apply to the program during the semester of their sophomore year. Admission to the program is competitive because the number of students is limited to 12 by the accrediting body. All application materials must be received by February 1st for students desiring to enter in the following fall term. Prospective students who desire entry to the program after the application deadline should contact the program director for possible available positions in the program. It is the responsibility of the student to insure that all application materials have been received.
Admission to the Cytotechnology Program is based upon the following criteria:
- Completed program application form with goals statement.
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended.
- Overall grade point average (GPA).
- Biology and chemistry cumulative grade point average.
- Three letters of recommendation - forms provided with application.
- Formal interview after initial pre-screening by program officials.
Qualified students are interviewed by the Cytotechnology Advisory Council which is composed of members representing the cytology community as well as public domain. Students are then ranked according to qualifications. Acceptance letters are issued. The decision of the Council is final.
The admission form for the Cytotechnology Program is available for download. Click Here to download it in Microsoft Word (.doc) format. Click Here to download it in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
For information concerning application to the CytotechnologyProgram contact:
Cytotechnology Program
School of Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences
Old Dominion University
2118 Health Sciences Building, Norfolk, VA 23529
Office Phone: (757) 683-3589
Email: sxthomps@odu.edu
ODU Application and Financial Aid information are available on line at the Old Dominion University Web site.
For information and application to Old Dominion University contact the:
Office of Admissions
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0050
Office Phone: (757) 683-3637
Email: admit@odu.edu
For information and instructions on obtaining financial aid contact the:
Office of Student Financial Aid
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0050
Office Phone: (757) 683-3683
Email: finaid@odu.edu