Health Information Management

Admissions Pathways for New Applicants

There are three pathways into the HIM bachelor’s degree program depending on your past college credit completion. View all three pathways to find the one that is best for you.

Steps to Apply

1. Apply for Admission to Mesa College

   Not a current Mesa College student? Before you submit an application to any of the Allied Health programs, you will need to apply for admission to Mesa College. Becoming a student is free and easy.

   Apply to Mesa

2. Attend a Program Information Session

   Learn more about what it takes to apply and succeed as a student in the Health Information Management program.

   Information sessions coming soon!

3. Program Prerequisites

   Two prerequisites are required to apply for the Health Information Management Program (HIM):

   • English 205
   • PSYC 101

   Admission into the Health Information Management program will be pending until each prerequisite is completed. When taking prerequisite courses at another institution, please verify with counseling, before enrollment, that they transfer to Mesa College.

   It is highly recommended that all CSU/IGETC are complete by fall entry into the HIMS program

4. Complete the Online Program Application

   Submit an online application for the HIM program within the application time period from TBD. Your application should include specified personal information, unofficial transcripts, and your Statements of Interest. For the Statements of Interest you will be asked to provide answers to the following questions:

   1. Why have you chosen to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management (HIM)?
   2. This program is rigorous and time intensive. What are your plans to incorporate this educational path into the demands of your work schedule and personal commitments?
   3. What are your specific career goals after you obtain your degree and RHIA credential?

   Be sure to fill out and save your documents before uploading as the site will not allow you to save and return.

   Access the Online Application

5. Submit Your Official Transcripts

   Please submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended. Official transcript submission is required for the application process however, evaluation of the official transcripts is not required to be considered a qualified candidate. For more information about transcripts, visit the Transcripts webpage.

   Transcripts should be submitted to:
   San Diego Mesa College Special Admissions, I4-102
   7250 Mesa College Drive
   San Diego, CA 92111
   
   For questions contact special admissions:
   619-388-2682 
   sdmesaadmissions@sdccd.edu
   
   Note: If you have completed your prerequisites at City, Mesa, or Miramar College, you do not need to submit an official transcript. Your transcript will be obtained directly from the SDCCD records office on your behalf.

6. Update Your Contact Information

   You are responsible for maintaining a current email address with Special Admissions and responding to requests for confirmation of your continued interest in admission into the program sent during the year. Be sure to return each such notice by the stipulated date to maintain the admission status.

What to Expect After You Apply

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be placed on a “qualified applicants” list. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered. Completion of all designated prerequisites does not guarantee admission. All "qualified applicants" will have their application packet evaluated using a scoring rubric. Candidates may be interviewed. The interviews will include a written exercise.

Withdraw Your Application

Any candidate wishing to withdraw or cancel their application or postpone admission must provide immediate written communication to the college’s Special Admissions Clerk. Additionally, if you cannot be reached or fail to respond to admissions emails expressing your interest in the program, your name will be withdrawn from the waitlist.