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The intent of this guide is to help applicants develop a plan of readiness. An online application is available and may be submitted through your e-STORM account by selecting the“Program Applications” tile during the following periods:\u003Cbr>Admission Campus Location Application Period Summer 2027 admission Red Bud October 1 – December 1, 2026 Fall 2027 admission East. St Louis February 1 – April 1, 2027 Spring 2028 admission Granite City June 1 – August 1, 2027\u003Cbr>The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted during the application period.\u003Cbr>Application Requirements |  |\n| \u003Cbr>A. Proof of Residency |  |\n| Applicants who reside in-district receive priority admission over out-of-district and out-of-state students. Illinois residents may qualify for in-district status through an Interdistrict Cooperative Agreement. Proof of residency and any approved agreement must be on file with Enrollment Services prior to the application deadline.\u003Cbr>Due to the competitive nature of this program, it is highly unlikely that out-of-state or out-of-district students without an Interdistrict Cooperative Agreement will be admitted.\u003Cbr>East St. Louis campus: This application is grant-funded. Priority is given to applicants who live in: Alorton, Brooklyn, Cahokia, Centerville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Madison, and Venice. Some addresses in nearby cities may also qualify if they are considered to be in “high poverty” and “possible high poverty”areas. Check with a health science advisor to see if your address is eligible. |  |\n| \u003Cbr>B. Grade Point Average – Point Earning |  |\n| A minimum GPA of 2.5 from an accredited high school or college is required to apply. The GPA will be converted to an application point score. Example: GPA 3.25 = 3.25 Awarded Application Points\u003Cbr>• Applicants must have 12 or more college credit hours from the same institution to use a college GPA.\u003Cbr>• The most recent eligible GPA will be used for the application.\u003Cbr>• GED and HiSET scores may be converted to a GPA by an Academic Advisor.\u003Cbr>• Special consideration: A higher GPA from a completed degree (Associate, Bachelor’s, or higher) may be considered if the student’s current SWIC GPA does not accurately reflect their academic history.\u003Cbr>The latest semester that coursework is accepted for each application cycle:\u003Cbr>Program Admission Final Accepted Term Official Transcript Deadline Summer 2027 Fall 2026 January 10, 2027 Fall 2027 Spring 2027 May 20, 2027 Spring 2028 Summer 2027 August 1, 2028 |  |\n| | Section B Points:  /4\u003Cbr>1 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>C. Math Placement – Point Earning\u003Cbr>A minimum eligibility of Math 97 is required to apply. Applicants must demonstrate college readiness in Mathematics by completing one of the following:\u003Cbr>• ALEKS placement test administered by a SWIC Testing Center, or\u003Cbr>• Submission of official documentation for one of the following multiple measures:\u003Cbr>o ACT or SAT scores\u003Cbr>o GED or HiSET scores\u003Cbr>o High School GPA\u003Cbr>Multiple measures are valid for six (6) years.\u003Cbr>Previously completed appropriate college coursework may also be used to meet this requirement and does not expire.\u003Cbr>Application points are assigned as follows:\u003Cbr>Course Eligibility ALEKS Score Application Points Math 203 or above 76+ 2 Math 113, Math 114, Math 191, Math\u003Cbr>213, Business 205 61-75 1.5 Math 105, Math 112 46-60 1 Math 107, Math 111, Math 112+92 40-45 .5 Math 97 25-39 0\u003Cbr>Section C Points:  /2\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>D. English Placement – Point Earning\u003Cbr>A minimum eligibility of English 101 is required to apply. 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