Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program
Step 1: Before Applying...
The Medical Laboratory Technician program starts once a year in Fall semester. Applications will be accepted January 13, 2025 - Until Filled.
Before applying to the MLT program, be sure you’re an accepted LSC student and have completed all pre-program courses and requirements.
Become an LSC Student
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Apply to LSC |
Before you apply to the MLT program you must apply and become an LSC student. |
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Declare Your Major |
Declare your major When you apply to become an LSC student, choose MLT as your major. If you change your major after you apply to LSC, make sure to meet with an advisor. |
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Have you been an LSC student before? |
Have you been an LSC student before? If you’ve taken classes for credit at LSC in the last 2 years, don’t reapply. If it’s been 2 years or more since you took a class, you need to apply to become an LSC student again. |
Complete pre-program courses and requirements
Complete all “pre-program” requirements / courses specified in your program guide.
Review pre program requirements in the program guide including:
- English/Reading
- Math
Apply while attending pre-program classes?
MLT applicants may apply while in progress with pre-program classes. However, updated transcripts and supporting documentation must be provided to the admissions and records office before applications can be processed.
Attend informational meeting with program director
Contact the program director for upcoming meeting dates:
Crystal Schmidt, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CM
MLT Program Director
(218) 733-6939
Contact an LSC academic advisor:
Email:
Phone: (218) 733-7601
Step 2: Apply...
After you’ve completed Step 1, apply to the LSC MLT program. Applications are accepted: January 13, 2025 - Until Filled.
The MLT program starts once a year in Fall semester.
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Save the confirmation email you receive after applying |
Save the confirmation email you receive after applying. This is your proof of application. |
Step 3: Notification and Next Steps...
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Accepted |
Accepted If you are accepted into the MLT program you will be notified by e-mail. You must complete the steps outlined in the e-mail to secure your seat in the program. |
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Not Accepted |
Not Accepted If you were not selected or do not begin the program when you were selected, you can reapply to the MLT program during a future application period. You don’t need to reapply as an LSC student. |
Step 4: Accepted Students...
If you are accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician Program:
If you are chosen to participate in the MLT program, you will be contacted directly by the program director and will receive an acceptance letter. Please be aware that you must complete orientation online prior to the start of fall semester, This means you will start orientation upon admission and complete orientation before the end of the summer. Orientation includes the following tasks:
Important** Start with tasks marked with asterisks (**). They may take extra time. You must complete these tasks by the due date to be guaranteed a seat in the MLT program. Once you are admitted, visit your D2L Brightspace website MLT Student Center link for detailed orientation due dates, guidance, forms, information and requirements. Always monitor and use ONLY your LSC email. We will not contact you by personal email.**After admission, you will receive an email with instructions to set up a Student Passport account (no cost). You must do this within a short period of time or the invitation expires. Follow the directions carefully. You will use this account to submit important health information. This is a secure site. Do not upload immunization information to D2L.
**Background checks**
Complete the Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study and the National Criminal Background check as soon as you are admitted. All details are on the orientation website. This is critical. If anything comes up on the background checks you must address it immediately. You cannot start the program until these are complete and your background checks are clear. DHS will cost a total of about $30. The national criminal background check cost will start at around $60 but increase per name and per state.
D2L Brightspace MLT Student Center: Verification of Policy and Release of Information form (upload to D2L drop box and return original to director). MLT Policy manual signature form (upload signed form and return original to director) and quiz, Safety quiz, and Health Declaration form (upload signed form and return original to director).
Proof of immunizations and current TB test. All immunizations must be current. This information along with DHS background check are uploaded to your Student Passport account.
Register for classes
Register for classes based on the list provided by the program director or your advisor. You should not register for classes without receiving a list of appropriate courses. You may not register for courses out of order. Courses must be taken in order. Only students officially admitted to the program are allowed to register for courses. Students registering incorrectly will have their registration removed.
Contact with Questions:
Student Services
(218) 733-7601
MLT Program
MLT Program Director
Crystal Schmidt, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CM
MLT Program Director
(218)-733-6939
LSC Professional Advisors
We highly recommend you meet with a Health Sciences Academic Advisor as you begin your program and throughout to address any questions you may have.
Background Check
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge, or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study.
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Student Selection
The MLT program enrolls 15 students each fall. Students who become LSC students and complete all MLT pre-program requirements (including required GPA) will be admitted to the MLT program as long as there are available seats in the program. In the event there are more students than seats available, priority will be given to students who completed their pre-program requirements first. Students are ranked by when pre-program requirements are completed and when they completed their application to LSC / declared MLT as their program. In the event there are multiple students who completed pre-program requirements in the same term AND completed their LSC application on the same date, GPA in pre-program courses will be used as a tie-breaker.
