Paramedic to RN Bridge Program
Step 1: Submit Transcripts
All transcripts must be sent from the
original institution directly to Parkland at
admissions@parkland.edu
- High School or GED (if high school transcripts were previously sent prior to graduation, have them re-sent).
- Any college transcripts other than Parkland. Request final fall transcripts be sent in January.
Step 2:
Verify Transcript Receipt
Call Admissions at 217/351-2482 to verify that they received your transcripts and to see if you need assessment testing. If you do not need assessment testing, you may skip step 3.
Step 3: Assessment Testing
Visit parkland.edu/assessment for more information on assessment testing.
- Math – place out of MAT 072 within the past two years or completion of college-level math within the past five years.
Note: Developmental math expires in two years.
- Biology – must have completed BIO 121 with a grade of C or better within 5 years from the time of admission
- Psychology – must have completed PSY 101 with a grade of C or better
- English – must have completed ENG 101 with a grade of C or better
Are you a non-native speaker of English?
If so, you must take the TOEFL or IELTS and achieve a minimum or greater score of 20-22-26-22 or 6.5-6.5-8-5.5, respectively. This must be completed prior to applying.
Step 4: Meet with an Advisor
Schedule appointment with an Academic Success Advisor for Pre-Health Professions. Visit room U267, call 217/351-2219, or book an appointment online to review assessment scores and create a plan of study.