Medical Lab Assistant Admissions

Apply to San Jac

Apply at applytexas.org to become a student at San Jac.

Apply to the MLA Program

Use the blue button link to apply to the Medical Lab Assistant program. Applications are accepted April 1 - June 1 for Fall entrance and September 1 - December 1 for Spring entrance. 

If you have trouble accessing the application, please email or call lindsey.johnson@sjcd.edu or 281-478-2730.

CastleBranch

Students are required to create and complete a CastleBranch account which will include: 

• BLS Certification
• Immunization Tracker
• Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Proof of Medical Insurance

Submit Your Transcripts

All students—especially those looking to transfer credits—must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, including high school and San Jac.

Submit Immunization Documentation

Ensure you’re up to date on all required immunizations, including tuberculosis, varicella, hepatitis B and C, the flu, and COVID-19. Use CastleBranch to submit your documentation, or work with your doctor to retrieve your documentation and submit it directly to the department.

Submit Previous Work History

In some cases, students might be able to transfer previous medical work history into course credits. Use the form to submit any experience you think might be relevant.

Attend an Information Session

Prior to applying to the program, all students are required to attend an information session, where students can ask faculty and staff critical questions about the program. Sessions are held over Zoom.