{"id":16872,"date":"2026-04-10T17:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16872&#038;preview_id=16872"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:22:26","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16872_94f431-5a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16872_f6c5ca-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffecb7; color: #2c2c2c; border-left-color: #fec00f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-27a61975-cc1f-450d-b0d4-dd258c46238f\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Application deadline: July 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Those interested in applying for possible consideration for Fall 2026 must submit all application material by\u00a0<strong>July 15, 2026<\/strong>. All application material is processed by the Health Professions Advising and Applications Office (HPAAO) at Virginia Western.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We encourage applicants to apply<strong>\u00a0as early as possible<\/strong>\u00a0for advising purposes<\/em>. By applying early to Virginia Western and submitting official transcripts of high school and College coursework, one of the HP Team Advisors will be able to help you with your course selections each semester, <strong>even if you are not yet ready to apply to the program<\/strong>. This allows us to advise you in a timely manner of any prerequisite requirements you have not met and how you may meet those requirements, as well as selecting courses that can be utilized to increase your GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the&nbsp;<strong>Best Practices for Application to Health Professions<\/strong>&nbsp;programs that are held the first Friday of each month (except July) at 1:00 PM in Fralin Center Room HP210. The sessions outline the application processes for Health Professions programs, the timeline for programs, tips and best practices, etc. so applicants can be better prepared for the application process and be in the best place that they can be for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All required documents\u00a0<strong>must\u00a0<\/strong>be submitted directly to the Health Professions Advising and Applications Office (HPAAO) at Virginia Western. If you fail to do so, we will not be responsible for any delays in processing your file. Complete the following and submit in\u00a0<strong>one<\/strong>\u00a0envelope (if possible) to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pam Woody, Health Professions Advising and Applications Office<br>Virginia Western Community College<br>3091 Colonial Ave SW<br>Roanoke, VA 24015<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A meeting with an advisor is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;required. If you have questions, advisor meetings should not be scheduled until after all transcripts have been submitted and reviewed. You may contact the Health Professions team of advisors at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\"><strong>healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.\u00a0Apply to Virginia Western<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a current Virginia Western student,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apply.vccs.edu\/applications\/vccs\/apply.html?application_id=4098\"><strong>apply to the College by completing a Virginia Western Application<\/strong><\/a>. Indicate your plan of study as\u00a0<strong>Career Studies Certificate: Introduction to Paramedic<\/strong>. You must apply with the correct plan of study prior to submitting any additional application materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All NEW students<\/strong>\u00a0intending to enroll in classes at Virginia Western are encouraged to contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/\"><strong>Enrollment Center<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0if they have questions about direct enrollment, course requirements, financial aid, etc. Visiting the Enrollment Center is a great way to learn more about what the College offers and available resources. They will refer you to a New Student Advisor or to one of the pre-admission advisors for the Paramedic AAS if necessary.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/advising\/new-student-advising\/\"><strong>Find out about New Student Advising here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.\u00a0Apply to Central Virginia Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a current CVCC student,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apply.vccs.edu\/applications\/vccs\/apply.html?application_id=4081\"><strong>apply by completing a CVCC Application<\/strong><\/a>. Indicate your plan of study as\u00a0<strong>Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic, AAS<\/strong>. You must apply with the correct plan of study prior to submitting any additional application materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/centralvirginia.edu\/new-student-checklist\">New Student Checklist<\/a> for CVCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For answers to any CVCC-specific enrollment or application questions, contact the Advising Center at CVCC at 434-832-7800.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Apply to the Emergency Medical Services &#8211; Paramedic Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to the Paramedic Program by completing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/CVCC-Advanced-Life-Support-Application-2026-2028.pdf\">CVCC Advanced Life Support EMS Program Application<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Obtain required documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you continue:<\/strong>\u00a0You need to have an active Virginia Western application with a plan of study of CSC: Introduction to Paramedic\u00a0<strong>before<\/strong>\u00a0you submit your official transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official transcripts are required from:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your high school (even if you have graduated college). If you graduated from a foreign high school, see below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any institution attended\/attempted, even if transferred classes appear on a later institution&#8217;s transcript.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exception:<\/strong>\u00a0You do not need to request transcripts from Virginia Western or any other community college in Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional documents required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Virginia EMS Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Life Support CPR Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A color copy of your current driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest you request your transcripts be sent to your own mailing address, so you know whether they have been received.\u00a0<strong>Do not<\/strong>\u00a0open any envelope that contains a transcript, because it will no longer be official. If a school&#8217;s policy prevents them from issuing official transcripts directly to you, please request they be sent addressed to Pam Woody at the address above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/TranscriptRequest.pdf\"><strong>Transcript Request Form<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Official Electronic transcripts (from high school and colleges) can be accepted from such platforms as Parchment, Scribbles, National Clearinghouse, etc.&nbsp;Please use&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pwoody@virginiawestern.edu\"><strong>pwoody@virginiawestern.edu<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or if using Parchment, select, VWCC-Health Professions as the destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Submit Program Application and required documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Application<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/CVCC-Advanced-Life-Support-Application-2026-2028.pdf\">CVCC Advanced Life Support EMS Program Application<\/a> (PDF) must be submitted directly to CVCC at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcripts and Required Documents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your transcripts and other required documents must be submitted to Pam Woody in the HPAAO either by mail with the address above or electronically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic copies of documents can be uploaded to the HPAAO with <a href=\"https:\/\/federation.ngwebsolutions.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=https:\/\/vccs.us003-rapididentity.com\/idp&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=virginiawesternccDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f7b4069ce-e575-41df-9158-e0f45feb6146\">this document upload form<\/a> (<strong>MyVWCC login is required<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have submitted your transcripts and required documentation, contact the HPAAO so they can transfer your materials to CVCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Meet with the Program Specialist or Program Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants are required to schedule a meeting with the Program Specialist at CVCC, Amy Breen (<a href=\"mailto:breena@centralvirginia.edu\">breena@centralvirginia.edu<\/a>; 434-832-7298), to review their application packet and submit all required documentation. This meeting ensures that all program requirements are met prior to enrollment; you will discuss major specific advisement and complete any additional paperwork if needed. These meetings can be over Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.\u00a0Review the Paramedic Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Details about other steps taken after your application is submitted are discussed in the Paramedic Checklist below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/ParamedicChecklist2026.pdf\"><strong>Paramedic\u00a0Checklist<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16872_45b86e-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16872_45b86e-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16872_45b86e-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16872_45b86e-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16872_45b86e-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_0862f5-c5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_0862f5-c5 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/paramedic\/\"><strong>EMS &#8211; Paramedic Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_d2037b-d5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_d2037b-d5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_d2037b-d5 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3584&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_64cb95-42 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16877_64cb95-42 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16877_64cb95-42 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/ParamedicChecklist2026.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16877_621abe-64 > 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