Admission Requirements

• Submit an application for admission at cvtc.edu/apply 
• Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee  

Education Requirement - Applicants without a high school diploma, GED, or HSED should contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu for options to demonstrate college readiness. Students who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or HSED are not eligible for financial aid. 

Assessment Range - Provide transcript or score sheet documentation verifying one of the following: 

• High school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.8 or higher
• College GPA of 2.2 or higher (6 or more credits)
• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• ACT® composite score of 23 or higher
• ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) composite score of 263 or higher (includes Reading, Writing and QAS)
• Classic ACCUPLACER® or Compass® scores (Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for acceptable score ranges) 

Academic Prerequisites 

• Complete 531-312 EMT 1 (2 credits) and 531-313 EMT 2 (3 credits) with a grade of B- or better within the last 2 years. If the EMT 1 and/or EMT 2 was taken at a college other than CVTC, submit a transcript showing the grades and credits earned. Please note: Obtaining the EMT license is desired before starting the core program when possible, and attainment is required before the fourth semester of the Fire Medic program in order to progress and successfully graduate. To remain eligible to obtain an EMT license, your EMT classes cannot be greater than 2 years old. Therefore, if your EMT classes are over 2 years old and you do not have a current EMT license, you must retake and successfully pass the EMT courses with a B- or better before becoming eligible for core program consideration.  

• Submit documentation of a current EMT license showing expiration date.

Submit documentation to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu.

Program “Academic Preparedness Verification (APV)” Form (Formerly CCE) - After completing all Academic Preparedness requirements, applicants must submit the APV Form to the Admissions Office.

• If you're not taking prerequisite courses at CVTC and this is your last requirement:
  • Log into your CVTC Commons account.
  • Go to the "Forms" drop-down menu.
  • Select "Forms" → then click "Academic Preparedness Verification" under the Admissions section.
  • Click the "Academic Preparedness Verification" button. 
  • Choose the middle radio button labeled: "Other admission requirement (e.g. Exam, transcript, licensure, etc.)",
  • Then click "Next".
  • Complete the form. 
  • Click "Submit" at the bottom. 
• If you’re completing Academic Preparedness requirements through CVTC courses: 
  • You must wait until the end of the term to submit your APV Form.
  • The Admissions Office will email you near the end of the term (via your student email) with the submission date and time and directions for completing and submitting the form.

Once all the above items have been completed, you will be considered for enrollment based on current openings in the program.

• Pre-Entrance Health History and Physical Examination – Must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses (531 numbered courses) of the FireMedic program.  You will be notified by your program when it is time to complete this process.
• Wisconsin EMT License – The Wisconsin EMT License is a requirement to start the 531-925 Paramedic Clinical Field 1A course.
• Verification of Valid Driver’s License - Applicants must possess a valid driver's license throughout the duration of the program. CVTC may periodically check with the student to verify if she/he possess a valid license. Once enrolled in the program, the student is responsible for informing the FireMedic instructor on the next school day if a loss of license occurs.
• Criminal Background Check - A background check is required before beginning core courses.  Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step.  A fee will apply.
• Pay for College - Visit cvtc.edu/payforcollege or call 715-833-6200 for information on financial aid availability and application procedures, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, payment methods, etc.
• Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning - Students with prior college credit should submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
• Residency - In programs with limited capacity, preference will be given to Wisconsin residents.