Pre-Health Plunge Program
Ready to jumpstart your healthcare education? Join our free, two-week residential program where you'll prep for Anatomy and Physiology coursework, get hands-on experience with off-campus job shadowing, and receive college transition support from college staff. It's the perfect way to get ahead.
Ready to register or want to learn more?
About the program
Is the Pre-Health Plunge Program for Me?
A free opportunity — made possible by a donation from the AllOne Foundation — to get a fundamental head start into your healthcare education. Through the Pre-Health Plunge Program, you'll get foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology concepts so that you are prepared to succeed in your Human Anatomy & Physiology course in the fall semester.
Eligibility
- Entering your first semester in college
- Have a cumulative high school GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 (75–90%)
- Pell-eligible (learn more)
- Need to take BIO103 Human Anatomy & Physiology Survey or BIO115 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- Completed math placement testing into MTH108 Elementary Algebra II or higher
Why Apply for the Pre-Health Plunge Program?
Focus on this fundamental coursework as part of your transition to college. By participating, you’ll benefit from:
- No-cost education preparation, job shadowing, and living expenses including food and dormitory during the Program
- Direct connections to faculty in micro-class settings
- Early move-in to campus and college living
- Connect with the Hudock Center for Academic Excellence, the Center for Career Design, Math, Counseling, and Financial Aid departments before the rest of the campus student population
- Off-campus job shadowing at healthcare industry locations
More About the Program
This program is perfect for new students looking to:
Build a foundation for healthcare success
Create an early routine for college living
Navigate support services and prepare for college
Develop relationships with peers and practicing healthcare professionals
Program Application
If you meet the criteria, please opt-in to be considered for the program. Once you log into your Applicant Dashboard, simply click the “I’m interested” option to register your interest in the program. Finalists will be selected and notified during the month of June. Preference will be given to early responders.
By clicking the express interest button, you hereby agree to allow Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Financial Aid staff to disclose your Federal Pell Grant Eligibility status from your 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) to the College’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences staff and faculty for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the Pre-Health Plunge Program.
Important Information
- July 30 at 8:00 a.m. | Early move-in for Pre-Health Plunge Program students
- July 30 – August 13 | Academic workshops and student life activities
- August 13 – August 17 | Welcome Week for all freshman students