Admissions & Application
Admissions Information
Although our school year begins in August, qualified candidates are invited and encouraged to apply at any time.
Once an application has been submitted, you will receive further instructions via email. An application checklist can also be found below under Application Requirements. If you are having trouble submitting your application online, you can download a paper application here.
For questions, please reach out to:
Gerald Campagna, Program Director
Conemaugh School of Histotechnology
1086 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15905-4398
gcampag@conemaugh.org
Admissions Guidelines
Admission requirements include, but are not limited to:
- The applicant must complete the 28 college credits required in the first year of the Pennsylvania Highland Community College Histotechnology curriculum plan.
- The grade point average for enrollment in the clinical courses is a "C" or better in all first year planned courses.
- Qualified applicants are accepted and enrolled when all application requirements are completed, and a decision is rendered by the Conemaugh School of Histotechnology Admissions Committee.
Application Requirements
- Application
- Cover letter explaining applicants goals and interests in program
- Three Reference Forms, sealed and signed across the envelope by the reference
- Official Transcript for all post-secondary education programs
- $35 Application Fee
- An interview with the Program Director
If necessary, candidates can also arrange for transcripts and letters of recommendation to be mailed separately to Conemaugh School of Histotechnology.