The most frequently asked questions (FAQs) are asked regarding admission to Sinclair and specifically into the PTA program.  Additional questions should be directed to the Life and Health Science counselors at extension 512-3700, or the PTA secretary at extension 512-5355 (option 1).

The admissions process affords anyone successfully completing the prerequisites of the program the opportunity for entry into the program. Once accepted, the students advance through a progressively difficult curriculum, building skills at all levels including cognitive, psychomotor, affective and perceptual. Students are expected to be competent and accountable in reaching their career goals. Faculty and counseling resources are made available to assure success in keeping with the mission of Sinclair Community College of providing affordable education to a diverse population.

• Meet with a Life and Health Science (LHS) counselor in room 11346 on the main campus or with an advisor at one of the learning centers (Englewood, Huber Heights) or the Courseview Campus Center in Mason. 
• Complete an application online to SCC if you have not already attended classes at SCC
• Acquire a PTA admissions information sheet from the  counselors/advisors or the PTA program secretary in room 1012a.
• Submit the LHS program application to the  counselors/advisors in person or by mailing to address indicated on the application.  Your information will then be added to the Pre-PTA program database as a student working toward admission to the program.
• Complete all college required testing and developmental classes.  
• It is recommeneded that the student concentrate on completing the pre-requisite courses to facilitate admission to the next available class. 
• Complete BIO 121, PTA 106, ALH 104 and Physics 100 with a grade of a "C" or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 (reflects the program grading scale requirement of C=77%).

Make sure official transcripts of all courses to be transferred from other colleges to meet the general education and curriculum requirements are submitted to Registration & Student Records by direct mailing from the originating college.  Once they are received you will be notified and must meet with an LHS counselor to set the courses in your SCC transcript.