Mortuary Science - Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Mortuary Science Program must:  
   
  1. Complete an application form and all requested supporting documents by the stated deadline. Applications for admissions are available year round.
  2. Be 18 years or older.
  3. Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  4. Have Grade Point Average of at least "C" (GPA 2.75) for Fall & Spring evening enrollment.
  5. Achieve Grade “C” or better in Mathematics 118, English 101, Speech 101, Biology 116, Biology 120.
  6. Provide two letters of Recommendation.
  7. Submit a one-page essay.
  8. Have their high school transcripts (if applicable GED certificate) as well as transcripts from all colleges previously attended mailed directly to the Admissions Office at Malcolm X College.
  9. Attach an official ​copy of all college transcripts along with all information requested (essay, letters of recommendation, application fee and program application) mail directly to the Mortuary Science Program.
 
Transfer status is not a guaranteed acceptance. The Office of the Registrar performs transcript evaluations at the request of the student. Transcript evaluation forms are available at the Office of Admissions and Student Records on campus.
    
Upon acceptance to the program, the student must provide proof of recent medical examination and it must be documented by the physician (please make copies) and proof of current health insurance and immunizations. This is only done if accepted but prior to attendance in spring or fall classes.  
   
Applicants will not be admitted into the Mortuary Science Program without successfully passing (grade C or better) the required prerequisites.