Saddleback/IVC Student ID:

Applicants are required to have a Saddleback/IVC student ID number to apply. If you do not already have one, please apply to the college: https://www.saddleback.edu/apply-pay/how-apply. When selecting your term, choose Spring 2026 term. If you are unable to attain your student ID number on time, you may enter the CCC apply application number as your student ID. 

Transcripts:

Official transcripts for any relevant surgical technology coursework must be submitted directly to the Admissions & Records office before submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the official transcripts are received by the Admissions office.

If all relevant coursework was completed at Saddleback/IVC, there is no need to submit official transcripts, as we already have access to these records. Previously submitted transcripts are kept on file and do not need to be resubmitted unless additional relevant coursework has been completed. In this case, please submit updated transcripts.

Notifications:

Please check your Submittable account regularly for updates on your application status. It is crucial to monitor the email address associated with your Submittable account to avoid missing important notifications. Acceptance or denial notifications will be sent out within one week of the application closing. 

Mandatory Sessions:

Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to attend:

• Orientation (in person); tentative date in December

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE / IVC STUDENT ID:

• Student's must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID # to apply. 
• If you do not have one, first apply to the college here. 
• Once you have been assigned a student ID, You may apply to the Phlebotomy Program.
   

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:

Applications are accepted from the following:

• Students enrolled in or have completed MLT 410NC & MLT 411NC.
• Medical Assisting students with completed course waiver (see below).
• CNA students with completed course waiver (see below).

PETITION FOR COURSE SUBSTITUTION OR WAIVER:

• Medical Assisting students who successfully completed MA 212B may submit a petition to waive MLT 410NC and/or MLT 411NC, and enroll directly into MLT 412NC and MLT 413NC.
• Certified Nursing Assistant students who successfully completed the CNA program may submit a petition to waive MLT 410NC and/or MLT 411NC, and enroll directly into MLT 412NC and MLT 413NC.
• To submit any Petitions for Course Waiver/Substitutions, schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Weiss in the Counseling Office by calling (949) 582-4572.

TRANSCRIPTS: 

• Official relevant transcripts from outside colleges other than Saddleback/IVC must be sent to the Admissions & Records office PRIOR to submitting your application.
• International transcripts must be evaluated by an acceptable third party, at: https://www.naces.org/member

NOTIFICATIONS:
 

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up with for all communication regarding your application.