WCC uses a structured point system to rank applicants to Competitive Admission programs. Points are awarded based on prerequisite completion, academic performance, residency status, and other program-specific criteria.
Not all point categories apply to every program. Unless otherwise noted, the scales apply to all Competitive Admission programs.
Point scales are subject to change. Review your program’s admissions webpage to confirm which criteria apply to your program.
The point scales and evaluation criteria are outlined below.
General Information
- GPA Calculations: All GPAs are calculated on a 4.0 scale.
- Grading: All course grades, including transfer courses, are calculated using WCC’s grading scale below.
- Semester Conversion: GPA calculations are based on semester credit hours. Quarter hours are converted to semester hours, and quality points are recalculated using the formulas below.
How to Calculate:
- Convert Quarter Hours to Semester Hours:
(Quarter Hours x 2) ÷ 3 = Semester Hours - Calculate Quality Points:
Semester Hours x Grade Points Per Credit Hour = Quality Points
WCC Grading Scale
| Grade | Grade Points Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| A+, A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
Point Categories
Your Cumulative Program Prerequisite GPA is calculated using the grades and credit hours of all required program prerequisite courses. Points are awarded based on the scale below.
How to Calculate Your GPA:
- Calculate Quality Points for Each Course: Multiply the course credit hours by the grade points earned per credit hour.
Credit Hours x Grade Points = Quality Points - Calculate Your Cumulative Program Prerequisite GPA: Divide the total quality points earned by the total GPA credit hours for all required
prerequisite courses.
Total Quality Points ÷ Total GPA Credit Hours = Cumulative Program Prerequisite GPA
Note for Registered Nursing Applicants ONLY: CNA prerequisite courses (e.g., HSC 100, HSC 164, HSC 165) are excluded from this GPA calculation.
Cumulative Program Prerequisite GPA Point Scale
| GPA Range | Points |
|---|---|
| 4.00 | 63 |
| 3.90 - 3.99 | 60 |
| 3.80 - 3.89 | 57 |
| 3.70 - 3.79 | 54 |
| 3.60 - 3.69 | 51 |
| 3.50 - 3.59 | 48 |
| 3.40 - 3.49 | 45 |
| 3.30 - 3.39 | 42 |
| 3.20 - 3.29 | 39 |
| 3.10 - 3.19 | 36 |
| 3.00 - 3.09 | 33 |
| 2.90 - 2.99 | 30 |
| 2.80 - 2.89 | 27 |
| 2.70 - 2.79 | 24 |
| 2.60 - 2.69 | 21 |
| 2.50 - 2.59 | 18 |
| 2.40 - 2.49 | 15 |
| 2.30 - 2.39 | 12 |
| 2.20 - 2.29 | 9 |
| 2.10 - 2.19 | 6 |
| 2.00 - 2.09 | 3 |
Students may earn points based on either their residency status or participation in a WCC-hosted Early Middle College program. A maximum of 8 points may be awarded in this category.
Early Middle College Eligibility
To qualify for Early Middle College points, students must:
- Be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a WCC-hosted Early Middle College program within the past 18 months; and
- Have completed at least 15 WCC credits by the health program application deadline
Residency Verification
Residency is determined by your place of residence and must be verified with a valid driver’s license, state ID, or three approved documents.
For acceptable documentation and additional details, visit Residency.
Residency / Early Middle College Status Point Scale
| Residency or Early Middle College Status | Points |
|---|---|
| In-District (Washtenaw County) resident or eligible WCC Early Middle College student | 8 |
| Out-of-District (Michigan) resident | 3 |
| Out-of-State or International student | 0 |
Note: Students who live outside Washtenaw County but receive a tuition discount do not qualify for In-District points. Tuition discounts do not change your residency status.
Students may earn points for only one type of experience (option 1 or 2). Experience used to satisfy admission prerequisites or program requirements cannot also be used to earn additional points.
If you qualify for both Employment Experience and High School Health Science Technology program experience, only the higher point value will be awarded. Points from the two options cannot be combined.
All submitted experience will be evaluated by the program department.
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Employment Experience
Students must have direct patient care employment experience in a hospital or health care facility/agency within 8 years of the application deadline.
Documentation must be submitted using WCC’s Experience Form or DD-214 (for veterans).
Definition of Direct Patient Care
Direct patient care involves any hands-on interaction between healthcare professionals and patients that is intended to diagnose, treat, manage, or adjust the treatment plan for a patient's medical condition. This includes, but is not limited to performing physical examinations, conducting procedures, taking vital signs, providing personal hygiene assistance, transporting patients, educating patients about their medical condition and how to manage it, and making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan based on the patient's response. Direct patient care requires direct interaction with patients to assess their needs and provide necessary care and treatment.
Full-Time Employment (30 or more hours per week) Point Scale
Employment Duration Points 2 years or more 8 1 year or more (less than 2 years) 6 6 months or more (less than 1 year) 4 3 months or more (less than 6 months) 2 Swipe left to see full chartPart-Time Employment (15 or more hours per week) Point Scale
Employment Duration Points 2 years or more 4 1 year or more (less than 2 years) 3 6 months or more (less than 1 year) 2 3 months or more (less than 6 months) 1 Swipe left to see full chart -
High School Health Science Technology Program
Students must have completed at least one year of a high school health science technology program and submit an official transcript showing a grade of C/2.0 or higher.
If the program is not clearly identified on the transcript, additional documentation may be required.
Definition of a High School Health Science Technology Program
A high school health science technology program introduces students to health care careers, patient care, and health services. Programs provide foundational health science knowledge and may include hands-on training, labs, clinical experiences, or opportunities to earn certifications such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or other allied health certifications.
High School Health Science Technology Program Point Scale
Program Completion Points At least 1 year 4 Swipe left to see full chart
Students may earn additional points for each admission prerequisite course completed at WCC. Points are awarded only for courses used to meet the program’s application requirements.
Note for Registered Nursing Applicants Only: CNA prerequisite courses (e.g., HSC 100, HSC 164, HSC 165) do not qualify for these points.
Courses Completed at WCC Point Scale
| Course Type | Points |
|---|---|
| Admission Prerequisite Course (per course) | 1 |
Students may earn points for military or veteran status. To qualify, students must submit documentation verifying their current military service or Form DD-214 if they are a veteran.
Military or Veteran Status Point Scale
| Status | Points |
|---|---|
| Military or Veteran | 5 |
Students who previously received Alternate Candidate status but were not accepted may earn additional points when reapplying to the same program.
Points are awarded only for Alternate Candidate status received through WCC’s Competitive Admission process, not the former waitlist process.
Alternate Candidate points do not transfer between programs. For example, a student who received Alternate Candidate status for the PTA program would only qualify for those points when reapplying to PTA, not when applying to Nursing or another program.
Alternate Candidate Status Point Scale
| Number of Times Awarded Alternate Status | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 time | 4 |
| 2 or more times | 8 |
Additional Application & Selection Procedures
If two or more applicants have the same total points, the following tie-breakers will be used to determine their ranking for Accepted and Alternate Candidate status:
- The applicant with the highest Cumulative Prerequisite GPA will be ranked higher.
- If a tie remains, a lottery will determine the applicants’ ranking.
If Accepted or Alternate Candidate seats remain available after the initial application deadline, the application window may be extended as follows:
- Initial Deadline: Applications will close on the scheduled deadline.
- Application Reopening: Applications will reopen on the second day after the initial deadline (not the following day) and remain open until all seats are filled.
- Application Closure: Once all seats are filled, the application will close and no additional submissions will be collected.
- Conditional Consideration: Students who have not met all admission requirements by the initial deadline may apply for conditional consideration if they expect to meet all requirements by the end of the semester specified on the program’s admissions webpage.
- Application Order: Seats will be filled based on the application submission date, regardless of whether the application is complete or incomplete.
- Same-Day Applications: If multiple applications are submitted on the same day, a lottery will determine their placement order.