To be accepted to this program, you must have:

1. Access to a qualified training laboratory. Laboratory training sites are located nationwide and change based on the student and/or laboratories need. Students typically are employed at the training site however; the training site may take non-employed students.
2. Certified HT or HTL (ASCP) to serve as your Mentor. If you are already certified as a histotechnologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, you are exempt from #2 and may apply for special credit in lieu of the certificate course work.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

• Complete Program Assessment Form. Applicants can request an assessment form by emailing iuhtinfo@iu.edu. They should also send a copy of all previous college or university transcripts (unofficial versions are accepted at this stage of the process). The program will evaluate the applicant’s academic background and design a degree completion plan for you. 
• Complete application for admission. 
• Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours). 
• Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours). 
• International applicants may be asked for additional materials. 
• Under the advisement of the Histotechnology program, complete 30 credits of undergraduate coursework.  
• After the candidate completes the required undergraduate courses the Histotechnology program will provide the Histotechnology Program Approval Letter. The approval letter will provide instructions for the Histotechnology application process and supplemental program forms.
• Submit official transcripts to mycredit@iupui.edu or mail to:
  
  IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  Cavanaugh Hall 147
  425 University Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46202