Massage Therapy--Admissions and Transfer Information

Moraine Valley is a comprehensive, full-service community college with an "open door" admission policy. It shall admit all high school graduates or equivalent who demonstrate an ability to benefit from one of its programs, subject only to space limitations. Students who qualify for financial aid, and who do not possess a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, such as a GED, must demonstrate their ability to benefit to be eligible for financial aid.

Students may demonstrate ability to benefit by taking the COMPASS Test, a test approved by the Department of Education for determining a student's ability to benefit.

There is no special admissions process for enrollment in the Massage Therapy Certificate Program. Students must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in MAS-101. You may begin the program in either the fall, spring or summer semesters. When you register, please mention that you are a student in the 1249 (Massage Therapy) curriculum.

Criminal Background Checks
In order to comply with certain state statutes and/or clinical affiliation agreements, students will be asked to complete a criminal background check. Application forms for criminal background checks may be obtained through the Career Programs Subdivision Office, B150, and fees paid to the Cashier's Office. For information on criminal background application procedures, please contact the Career Programs Subdivision Office at (708) 974-5708. Satisfactory results of a completed criminal background check must be supplied to the Program Coordinator the first week a student is enrolled in MAS-110.

This program is intended to lead to employment. If you are considering transfer to a four-year college or university to obtain a bachelor's degree using the courses from this program, make an appointment with an academic advisor to review your options. To make an appointment with an Academic Advisor, phone (708) 974-5721 or e-mail advisor@morainevalley.edu.