Admission Requirements for EMT Basic, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic
Effective Spring 2026 - Current EMS students will only need to submit a new application when there is a break in program progression.
Level One - EMT Basic
Students must apply for admission to the EMT program and be accepted into the program before they are eligible to take EMS courses. Students may apply for the program after meeting admission requirements for the College and the program. In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the EMT level requires:
Students must apply for admission to the EMT program and be accepted into the program before they are eligible to take EMS courses. Students may apply for the program after meeting admission requirements for the College and the program. In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the EMT level requires:
- unconditional admission to the College (see College Catalog for requirements);
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Southern Union. Transfer students who have never attended Southern Union must enter college with minimum 2.0 cumulative gpa (GPA Calculator);
- official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended in Records Office;
- eligibility for English 101 and Math 100; Click here to find out if you need placement testing.
- application for the Emergency Medical Technician program by priority deadline date. However, applications will be accepted until class is full.
- ability to meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Level Two - Advanced EMT (AEMT)
Students must apply for admission to the AEMT program and be accepted into the program before they are eligible to take EMS courses (unless they are currently in the EMS program). Students may apply for the program after meeting admission requirements for the College and the program. In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the EMT level requires:
Students must apply for admission to the AEMT program and be accepted into the program before they are eligible to take EMS courses (unless they are currently in the EMS program). Students may apply for the program after meeting admission requirements for the College and the program. In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the EMT level requires:
- unconditional admission to the College (see College Catalog for requirements);
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Southern Union. Transfer students who have never attended Southern Union must enter college with minimum 2.0 cumulative gpa (GPA Calculator);
- official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended in Records Office;
- eligibility for English 101 and Math 100; Click here to find out if you need placement testing.
- current National Registry license for EMT.
- unencumbered Alabama licensure as an EMT (transfer students should refer to notice* below).
- application for the Advanced EMT program by priority deadline date unless in progress. However, applications will be accepted until class is full.
- ability to meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College Catalog and Student Handbook.
*Transfer students: Students who completed EMT training from a non-accredited program can apply for prior learning credit if seeking a degree or long certificate, and may be awarded 10 hours of academic credit.
Level Three - Paramedic
Students wishing to enter the Paramedic program must apply for admission to the College and apply for admission to the EMT-Paramedic program (unless they are currently in the EMS program). Before applying for admission to the Paramedic program, student must meet all admission requirements listed below. Students who do not meet the minimal admission requirements will not be considered for acceptance to the program. Meeting minimal application requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program. (Please note that application requirements and procedures may change without prior notice. Check with Health Sciences Division and/or website for updates prior to applying.)
Students wishing to enter the Paramedic program must apply for admission to the College and apply for admission to the EMT-Paramedic program (unless they are currently in the EMS program). Before applying for admission to the Paramedic program, student must meet all admission requirements listed below. Students who do not meet the minimal admission requirements will not be considered for acceptance to the program. Meeting minimal application requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program. (Please note that application requirements and procedures may change without prior notice. Check with Health Sciences Division and/or website for updates prior to applying.)
In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the Paramedic program requires:
- unconditional admission to the College (see College Catalog for requirements);
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Southern Union. Transfer students who have never attended Southern Union must enter college with minimum 2.0 cumulative gpa (GPA Calculator);
- official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended in Records Office;
- eligibility for English 101 and Math 100; Click here to find out if you need placement testing.
- application for the Paramedic program;
- current national registry as an AEMT (transfer students should refer to notice* below).
- current Alabama license as an AEMT;
- ability to meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College Catalog and Student Handbook.
*NOTE: Students transferring into the paramedic level who have graduated from a non-accredited EMT and/or AEMT program can apply for prior learning credit if seeking a degree or long certificate, and may be awarded 10 hours of academic credit for EMT and/or 9 hours for AEMT.