Admission Requirements

Steps for Admission

• Phase I – Complete all steps in Phase I to be accepted as a pre-program student. Students who have pre-program status have been accepted into the college but not into the program. Pre-program status may be granted because admissions requirements need to be satisfied, the program is filled to capacity, or the program start date is in the future. A pre-program student may be eligible for financial aid and can register for general education courses as well as EMT 1 and EMT 2, but they are not able to register for core Paramedic Degree courses (531 numbered).
• Phase II – If not completed at the time of application, complete all steps in Phase II to become program eligible or for placement on the waiting list. 
• Phase III – Students who need to complete Phase II requirements will need to submit the Core Course Eligibility Form when the last Phase II requirement is satisfied to alert Admissions of program readiness

Pre-program Requirement (Phase I)

1. Submit an application for admission located at cvtc.edu/apply
2. Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee.
3. Education Requirement – Applicants who did not graduate from high school, are not currently high school seniors, and did not receive an HSED or GED diploma can contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu to explore options to demonstrate college readiness.
4. Assessment Range - submit ONE of the following by providing proof with a transcript or score sheet. You will be considered eligible for pre-program even if one of the below options is too low (* except for the General Anatomy & Physiology requirement).
   • Minimum high school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.1
   • Minimum college GPA of 2.0 (6 or more credits)
   • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
   • General Anatomy & Physiology (806-177) Must obtain a “C” grade or better. *
   • ACT® composite score 19
   • ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) Assessment composite score of 246. The composite score consists of Reading, Writing and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS). ACCUPLACER® is an un-timed, computerized test. To schedule an ACCUPLACER® appointment, visit our website: cvtc.edu/assessment or contact Student Central at 715-833-6200. You will be subject to a testing fee.
     Compass® and ACCUPLACER® (Classic) scores are accepted as well. Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for additional information. 

Core program Requirement (Phase II)

5. Meet and submit proof of one of the above assessment range scores listed in Phase I. In order to be eligible for the core program courses starting in January, you must provide a transcript or score sheet that shows you have met the minimum required.
6. Submit proof of EMT completion following one of the outlined options below: 
   1. Complete 531-312 EMT 1 (2 credits) and 531-313 EMT 2 (3 credits) with a grade of B- or better within the last 2 years. If the EMT 1 and/or EMT 2 was taken at a college other than CVTC, submit a transcript showing the grades and credits earned. Please note: Obtaining the EMT license is desired before starting the core program when possible, and attainment is required before the third semester of the Paramedic program in order to progress and successfully graduate. To remain eligible to obtain an EMT license, your EMT classes cannot be greater than 2 years old. Therefore, if your EMT classes are over 2 years old and you do not have a current EMT license, you must retake and successfully pass the EMT courses with a B- or better before becoming eligible for core program consideration.

   OR

   2. Submit documentation of a current EMT license showing expiration date.

Core Course Eligibility (Phase III)

Applicants who meet all requirements in Phase I and II will be accepted or placed on a waiting list as of the date all documentation is received.

7. Core Course Eligibility – Applicants meeting one of the scores or options listed above in Phase I and completing Phase II requirements must submit a completed Core Course Eligibility Form (CCE Form) to the Admissions Office.
   • Prior to the end of each term you will be notified through student email of the CCE Form submission date for that term. You are also encouraged to check with the Admissions Office prior to the end of the term in which you are completing a pathway and coursework to find out the exact CCE Form submission date.
   • On the form applicants should indicate the January semester and year they will be prepared to begin Paramedic core courses. Applicants are placed on waiting lists by date of eligibility regardless of the semester and year requested.
   • Students completing all of the Phase I and Phase II requirements will be accepted or placed on a waiting list only when the Core Course Eligibility Form is on file.

Phase IV – Additional Items Required

• A Pre-Entrance Health History and Physical Examination must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses (531 numbered) of the Paramedic program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time with a specified deadline.
• The Wisconsin EMT license is a requirement to start the 531-925 Paramedic Clinical Field 1A course. 

Additional Information

• Criminal Background Check - A criminal background check will be required upon entry into core courses. You will be notified by your program area when it's time to complete the process. Please note that a fee will apply.
• Paramedic Technician-Advanced Placement – After completion of all first and second semester Paramedic courses with a solid “C” grade or better, you will have the option to continue into the second year of the program by applying to the Paramedic Technician – Advanced Placement program and earn an Associate Degree.
• Financial Aid – Information on financial aid availability, procedures, and deadlines may be obtained by going to the Financial Aid page or by calling 715-833-6200.
• Transfer Credit – Applicants with postsecondary credits should submit an official transcript* to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.

*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.

Last Updated: April 11, 2025 @ 10:51 a.m.