Surgical Technology AAS Program Application Information

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The objective of the Surgical Technology degree is to offer the student an opportunity to become an integral member of the surgical team as well as an allied health professional. This program will utilize a combination of classroom, lab, and clinical experiences to facilitate student learning. Multiple teaching delivery methods will cover concepts such as the principles of asepsis, the application of sterile technique, and surgical pharmacology. Students will demonstrate competency knowledge of perioperative case management prior to entering a clinical internship. The clinical experience will continue the education of the student by offering hands-on surgical patient care through multiple surgical service specialties. Students will work under the auspice of the surgeon as well as the surgical team to gain the scrub experience required for eligibility to sit for the national CST (Certified Surgical Technologist exam) credentialing exam offered through the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).

The didactic and clinical learning experiences require approximately 40 hours of participation per week in the second year of the program. Educational facilities located within Schoolcraft College include state-of-art classroom and clinical training resources designed to promote an exceptional educational experience.

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Application Requirements

This program requires students to complete a specific list of requirements before being officially admitted into the program. Students are listed in a pre-program code while the application requirements are being met. The full program start date and implementation of program code may be dependent on space availability. To be admitted to the program you must complete the following:

1. Apply to Schoolcraft College	Apply to Schoolcraft College online at https://www.schoolcraft.edu/admissions/apply-to-sc/.
2. Transcripts	Submit requested official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing college or university to Schoolcraft College. To confirm that transcripts have been received, contact the Answer Center at 734-462-4426.
3. Academic Advising Assessment	This program requires minimum assessment levels or coursework in the areas of math, reading, and writing. You need to meet with an academic advisor to develop an academic plan. The advisor can determine if an assessment test is necessary and if foundation courses are needed. Students with prior college-level work or a degree may be exempt from placement testing. Students who have submitted SAT or ACT scores that are less than three years old to the Admissions and Welcome Center may also be exempt from assessment testing. Contact the Academic Advising Office at 734-462-4429 to make an appointment.
4. College Prerequisite Coursework	Complete HIT 100 or HIT 104 or equivalent with a grade of 3.0/B or higher. Complete BIOL 243 Microbiology or equivalent with a grade of 3.0/B or higher. Complete BIOL 237 Anatomy and Physiology I or equivilent with a grade of a 3.0 or higher. Complete a General Education Mathematics course with a grade of 2.0/C or higher. Complete SURG 100 Introduction to Surgical Technology with a grade of 3.0/B or higher. Complete SURG 101 Sterile Processing with a grade of 3.0/B or higher. Complete PHIL 257 Bioethics or equivalent with a grade of 2.0/C or higher. Complete two: ENG 101 , ENG 102, ENG 221 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0/C or higher. Complete a Social Science course from the list with a grade of 2.0/C or higher (PSYCH 201 , SOC 201 , SOC 205 , SOC 210 , or SOC 220 ).
5. Cumulative GPA	Attain a cumulative grade point average at Schoolcraft of 2.5/C+ or higher.
6. Apply to the Surgical Technology Program	Complete the student portion of the application and meet with an academic advisor for academic planning and to sign off on the application. The academic advisor will submit the application packet to the program administrators. Applications will be accepted on a first come basis and be determined by the approved amount of clinical placements each year. Applications will be reviewed for Fall Program Start if accepted. Students will receive an acceptance letter via email from the Surgical Services Department that states the year, and cohort the student will be able to start the Surgical Technology program. Letters will only be sent after all students have processed applications. Students who do not respond to correspondence by deadlines will be cancelled by the Surgical Services Department. All required prerequisites must be completed (with final course grade on transcript) prior to submitting application.

Acceptance to and prior to starting the Surgical Technology program

The order of acceptance of qualified applicants will be based on the date the College receives a valid application. An application is valid only if all of the requirements listed in this document have been met.
Any incomplete applications received from a student will be returned. Applications may be resubmitted when all of the requirements have been met.
In the event more than one qualified student applies on the same day and time, the applications will be ordered based on highest cumulative grade point average in the prerequisite/supportive courses.
Accepted students will be emailed an information packet from the Surgical Services department to Schoolcraft College email only. Students are responsible for maintaining current contact information for all college communications. Students should get their college email forwarded to their primary email so as not to miss any communications.
Students may defer their admission only one time, otherwise, the student will need to reapply and meet the application requirements at that time.
Students who do not meet Surgical Services department deadlines or have been accepted to the program and then are “no call, no show” to start the program, will be cancelled and not eligible to reapply to the program in the future.

Open/Supporting Courses

Admission to the Surgical Technology Program is not necessary to register for the SURG courses listed below. The following courses are open to all Schoolcraft students who have met the course prerequisite(s) (see the College Catalog).

SURG 100 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Credits: 2
SURG 101 - Sterile Processing Credits: 3

Estimate of Tuition and Fees

Surgical Technology
2025-2026
Program Credit Hours-	68.5

	Resident	Non-Resident	Out of State

Tuition:	$ 9,521.50	$ 13,700.00	$ 18,342.00
Registration Fees: ($44 per semester)	$ 308.00	$ 308.00	$ 308.00
Service Fees: ($9 per credit hour)	$ 616.50	$ 616.50	$ 616.50
Instructional Equipment Fees: ($11 per credit hour)	$ 753.50	$ 753.50	$ 753.50
Infrastructure Fees: ($9 per credit hour)	$ 616.50	$ 616.50	$ 616.50
Course and Learning Management Fees: ($12 per class)	$ 264.00	$ 264.00	$ 264.00
Lab Fees: (varies according to individual class)	$ 960.00	$ 960.00	$ 960.00
Excess Contact Hour Fees: (varies according to individual class)	$ 2,224.00	$ 2,224.00	$ 2,224.00

Additional Expenses:
Application Fee for Certification Exam (optional)	$ 240.00	$ 240.00	$ 240.00

Total	$ 15,504.00	$ 19,682.50	$ 24,324.50
The above figures are based on 2025-2026 rates and are subject to change. A Resident student is one whose legal residence is in the school District of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton or parts of Novi. All other students are Non-Residents.

Please Note:

Requirements for admission to the Surgical Technology AAS are subject to change at any time.

Ready to get started! Download the Surgical Technology Student Checklist to get on track.	Attach Student Checklist
Ready to apply? Download the Application Form and schedule a meeting with your Advisor.	Attach Application Form

Please contact the Admissions and Welcome Center for updates on any applicable changes:

Phone: (734) 462-4683

Fax: (734) 462-4552

E-mail: admissions@schoolcraft.edu

Web: www.schoolcraft.edu

It is the policy of Schoolcraft College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, creed, or handicap, be excluded from participating in, be denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Eligibility for SURG 202 Perioperative Case Management and SURG 250 Surgical Technology Clinical 1 registration requires the issuance of an electronic permit by the Health Professions Office. To request a permit email healthprofessions@schoolcraft.edu or call 734-462-4770.