Apply to Wallace Community College (WCC). Acceptance to WCC is the first step for application to the medical Assisting program. You must complete a WCC application and be UNCONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED to WCC prior to applying to the Medical Assisting program.

Applications to WCC can be submitted online Apply Now.

For additional information regarding admission to WCC, contact the Admissions Office at (334) 556-2468 or visit the Admissions webpage.

For questions about your application to WCC, please contact the Office of Admissions at (334) 556-2468 or email admissions@wallace.edu.

Minimum admission standards for the MAT program include:

1. Complete WCC admissions application with the status of “Unconditional Admission”.
2. Students must submit a completed online application for the MAT program by the published deadline.
3. Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale based on the last 24 credit hours for students with previous college coursework OR a 2.5 cumulative GPA at Wallace Community College. (Please see “How will my GPA be calculated?” below.)
4. Student must have completed or be eligible to enroll in ENG 101 (English Composition I) and Mathematical Applications (MTH 116 or higher). Successful completion of all required developmental English, reading, and mathematics coursework is required before admission to the Medical Assisting Program. Applicants who place into developmental coursework are not eligible to apply until these requirements have been met.
5. Be in good standing with WCC, as defined by the College Catalog.
6. Meet the essential functions or technical standards required for Medical Assisting below:

For questions regarding the ACCUPLACER^® Inventory, please contact Testing Services:

Wallace Campus, Dothan – (334) 983-3521, ext. 2294, ext. 2281
Sparks Campus, Eufaula – (334) 983-3521, ext. 4249, ext. 4210

Applications to the Medical Assisting program are accepted twice a year for fall and spring semesters.

Applications are available online at the Health Science Application Information Webpage.

To apply to the MAT program, you will first need to be admitted to Wallace Community College (WCC). You must be unconditionally admitted to Wallace Community College by the MAT program application deadline. Once you have an A# (student number), you will use your Alabama.edu email and password to be able to begin the PN application.

It is important to note that the MAT application must be complete at the time it is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be processed for possible admission to the MAT program. A checklist will be provided for your direction and convenience.

Medical Assisting AAS 2025-2026

Medical Assisting Phlebotomy STC 2025-2026

Medical Assisting EKG Technician STC 2025-2026

Medical Assisting Medical Administrative Assistant STC 2025-2026

Student financial assistance programs at WCC can assist you with meeting the cost of your education. All students are encouraged to apply for Scholarships. Additional alternative loan information can be found at Sallie Mae website (call toll-free 1-888-272-5543) or by contacting Wells Fargo at 1-800-658-3567.

You are also encouraged to apply for federal student aid. In order to apply you must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The quickest way to apply is online using FAFSA on the internet. The code for Wallace Community College is 001018. Financial aid offices use information from the FAFSA to determine if you are eligible to receive federal student aid from grants, loans, and work-study programs. So be sure to fill out a FAFSA even if you think you won’t qualify. Financial Aid Resources

Each MAT applicant is required to gather all documentation listed below and upload these PDF documents to the MAT online application. The online application consists of the following:

• MAT application
• Transcripts from each college previously attended (including Wallace Community College)
• Also include ACCUPLACER, ACT® or SAT® if used as qualifiers for ENG101 and MTH116.
• Academic Eligibility for English 101 (ENG101) and Mathematical Applications (MTH116 or higher)
  • Applicants who place into developmental coursework are not eligible to apply until these requirements have been met.

In order to be considered for acceptance into the MAT program, applicants must submit a COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

• For students with undergraduate-level credit hours, GPA will be computed based on the most recent 24 undergraduate credit hours.
• For students with 24 or more graduate-level credit hours, GPA will be computed based on the most recent 24 graduate-level credit hours. Undergraduate-level credit hours will be excluded.
• For students with fewer than 24 graduate-level credit hours, GPA will be computed based on the most recent 24 undergraduate credit hours. Graduate-level credit hours will be excluded.
• Only transcripted hours from colleges accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies, such as SACSCOC, will be considered.

Applications to the Medical Assisting program will be processed following the application deadline. All applicants to the Medical Assisting program will receive notification of acceptance status via their student email. No information regarding the status of an application will be given over the telephone.

Applicants to the Medical Assisting program should allow minimum of (6) weeks for applications to be processed.

Applicants to the Medical Assisting program are encouraged to keep all contact information current.

If there is a change in your mailing address or phone number(s), you should contact the Medical Assisting program office immediately at (334) 556-2388.