Submit Your Application
Submit your application: Health Information Management (HIM) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Steps to Apply
Thank you for your interest in our BAS programs. Please review the following tools available to guide you through the application process.
- View the Am I Ready to Apply Rise 360 Course
- Complete the BAS program Self-Paced Virtual Information Session
- Apply to the program
Send any questions to bachelordegrees@tacomacc.edu
Entry Requirements
Students are eligible to apply for entry into the HIM BAS program by meeting one of the following:
- At least 1 year of work experience in a healthcare or business environment
AND - Associate Degree in a health-related field or business-related field, from an accredited
institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 2.0 in all applicable college
courses
OR - At least 90 college-level credits from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 2.0 in all applicable college courses
Application Factors
Typically, there are more applicants to the BAS program than there are available positions. Therefore, students are not guaranteed admission based on their completed application alone. Candidates will be considered based on several factors, including:
- Advanced healthcare credentials (such as RHIT, CCS, RN, CPC, RRT, etc.)
- Coursework completed in college-level STEM classes
- College-level GPA
- Military status
- Coursework completed in leadership/management/human relations and communications
- Work or volunteer experience in health care.
Send any questions to bachelordegrees@tacomacc.edu
Financial Aid
As you prepare for potential acceptance into the HIM BAS program, we encourage you to plan for funding of your degree. Make sure you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Our school code is 003796.
Find out more about FINANCIAL AID.