With the incidence of COVID waning and the number of vaccinations increasing, will you be returning to in-person instruction?
Actually, except for the period from mid-March through July of 2020, we have been providing in-person instruction exclusively, safely and effectively. In accordance with CDC guidelines, the university supplied all the PPE and other resources needed to return to the classroom on campus. As of May 15, 2021, we have not had a single case of COVID among our students, staff or faculty.
Note: With the start of Fall semester classes in August 2021, AU will fully return to normal, pre-covid instruction methods and venues.
Due to COVID-19, is the program available online?
Per direction of the University System of Georgia (USG) in March 2020, AU issued a shelter at home mandate and closed the campus. After a brief transition period, online instruction was provided to keep current students on-track with their degree plans. Over the Summer, AU faculty and staff worked diligently to adapt the campus and classrooms for socially-distant in-person instruction. In August the campus was reopened and Fall classes resumed. As of August 10th, the Medical Illustration Graduate Program has been offering in-person instruction.
Because teaching live and in-person provides a richer learning environment which enhances engagement as well as student/teacher and student/student communications, we are fully committed to in-person instruction. Our students, faculty & staff all abide by the CDC guidelines for social distancing, wearing of facial masks/coverings, regular hand-washing and use of hand-sanitizer, and the routine sanitizing of work surfaces.
Note: With the start of Fall semester classes in August 2021, AU will fully return to normal, pre-covid instruction methods and venues. Our program will be offered only in-person.
Since you are offering in-person instruction, what precautions are you taking to keep students safe?
All AU students, faculty & staff follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing,
wearing of facial masks/coverings, regular hand-washing and use of hand-sanitizer,
and the routine sanitizing of work surfaces. AU requires everyone to wear a CDC-recommended
facial mask or covering while indoors and to maintain at least 6-feet of social distance
while on campus. When classes resumed this Fall, AU provided each student, staff and
faculty member with 2 facial masks. One of our loyal and caring alumni provided an
additional 2 masks for each of our students, staff and faculty. Additional info about
the health and safety of AU students, staff and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic
can be found on the AU website by clicking here.
At this time, AU is closed to visitors and guests— Only authorized students, staff
and faculty (and pre-qualified vendors) are allowed on campus.
Our medical illustration facilities are essentially self-contained. Our students each
have a private 7x7-foot study carrel in the department, which promotes appropriate
social distancing yet allows easy peer-to-peer and student/faculty interaction. Each
carrel is equipped with a state--of-the-art Mac with all the software required to
complete the program. Our dedicated classroom and library is configured to maintain
6-feet of distance between occupants. In addition, we are equipped to provide instruction—usually
mediated computer-based tutorials—directly to the students in their study carrels.
Our library has a catalog of more than 2,500 books and references. We also have a
dedicated computer lab in the department for shared resources, such as printers, scanners,
and specialty workstations. Hand-sanitizer stations are located throughout the department.
To promote disinfecting of work surfaces, we have multiple stations in the department
for sanitary wipes.
Update as of 5/25/21: In accordance with CDC guidelines and per Executive Order by the Governor of Georgia, those persons who have been vaccinated are not required to wear face shields, and are not required to maintain social distancing.
Note: With the start of Fall semester classes in August 2021, AU will fully return to normal, pre-covid instruction methods and venues.
Will the required applicant interview still occur in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
At this time, AU is closed to visitors and guests—only authorized students, staff and faculty (and pre-qualified vendors) are allowed on campus. This will affect our program's application requirement of an in-person interview.
Because admission to the Medical Illustration Graduate Program is very competitive, not all applicants may be granted an interview. The program's Admissions Committee will determine which applicants qualify for an interview based on a holistic review of each applicant's academic records, portfolio, and the information provided in their application.
For this year's admission cycle (Class of 2021 - 2023) interviews will be conducted via WebEx video conferencing software. We will work with each applicant to schedule their interview, and will provide the necessary log-on information as well as the details for how the interview will be conducted.
What would happen if the campus closes again due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
The decision to close the campus and direct students to shelter in place (or at home) resides with the University System of Georgia (USG). If the USG issues another shelter at home directive and mandates closure of the campus, AU would again transition swiftly and effectively to online instruction.
We are fully committed to keeping our current students on-track for their degree plan and on-time for graduation. Our students would again be allowed to take their student computer home with them in order to continue classes online. As we experienced in the Spring, we anticipate only a 1 or 2 day transition period between in-person and online instruction.
Do you still require the GRE for admission in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes, the GRE is an essential element when assessing our applicants. The GRE is the best indicator of likely success in graduate-level science courses. It also serves as an apples-to-apples comparator between applicants. We typically receive between 40 and 65 applications a year, yet we can admit only 9 students. Our goal is to admit the brightest and most talented students each year, and GRE scores are a vital part of achieving that goal.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, do you offer a part-time student option?
Students have 5 years from the date of matriculation to complete the requirements for their degree. Our Medical Illustration Graduate Program is designed as a full-time course of study. The curriculum is linear in nature, meaning that the courses must be taken in a specific sequence. Some courses are offered in 2 parts, in consecutive semesters. Courses are offer only once a year. Our art and sciences courses are interlaced to achieve a more practical and effective synergy of the two that fosters integrated critical thinking and problem solving. For all these reasons, it is not possible to offer the program on a part-time basis.
If I am accepted for admission this year, can I defer enrollment until after the pandemic ends?
If you are accepted, you may request deferment for one year. You can request deferment via letter to the Program Director (Prof. Bill Andrews). Requests for deferment must be made in writing by June 1. You would have to request a new one-year deferment if you chose not to matriculate in the next year.
Please note that entry into the program occurs only in the Fall, with classes typically starting in the 2nd week of August.
I am a foreign student and can't immigrate to the US in time to matriculate in August— Can I defer enrollment?
Yes, if accepted, you may request a deferment of one year. A request for deferment is made via letter to the Program Director (Prof. Bill Andrews). Requests for deferment must be made in writing by June 1. You would have to request a new one-year deferment if you chose not to matriculate in the next year.
I read that your program takes just 2 years— Will I still be able to graduate on time in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
On-time graduation is very likely. Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent dispersal of students to shelter at home, the Class of 2020 graduated on time in May 2020r. The transition from in-person instruction to online instruction lasted just 2 days. No courses were canceled, and only a few class sessions had to be rescheduled. We see no practical barriers to our current students graduating on time.
Have you changed your curriculum due to COVID-19? Have you discontinued or suspended teaching any classes?
We continue to teach our full and regular curriculum. We have always included lectures and presentations by adjunct faculty and guest speakers, usually via in-person appearances. Thanks to the pandemic, we have become more adept at leveraging the power of video conferencing to enhance our stimulating in-person classes by including more guest speakers on a wider variety of topics and from greater distances. For example, this Fall we have incorporated guest lectures by experts from overseas. However, in-person instruction remains our primary focus because it is a much richer, more engaging, and more enduring learning experience.
Where can I learn more about AU's efforts and plans to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic?
The AU COVID-19 information page can be found by clicking here. There is a tab for information specifically for students and parents.
About the profession of medical illustration...
What qualities are needed to be a successful medical illustrator?
Most successful medical illustrators embody many of the following characteristics:
Again, most successful medical illustrators have varying degrees of the above qualities. Many of the qualities listed are acquired through experience in the field or through additional education after graduate school.
What is the average salary for medical illustrators?
The salary range is quite wide and depends on many factors, including: the market, geographic location, experience, position/title, artistic skills, area of expertise, business savvy, and diligence. Several of the most financially successful illustrators in the field earn well over $100,000 annually. Salaries for new graduates have been rising, and our graduates over the past few years have received starting salaries between $55,000 and $95,000 annually. The average is approximately $63,000.
How's the job market?
The job market appears to be growing and evolving, driven now by advances in medicine and technology. Computer graphics and the Internet have broadened the job market considerably for medical artists.
Among our recent graduates entering the workforce, approximately 2/3 find employment within 90 days of graduation. And nearly all secure a job within 180 days.
Where will I end up working?
This is a difficult question to answer, because the possibilities are so varied and numerous. In the past, a medical illustrator was usually employed by a university-based hospital or institution, where their primary role was to create surgical illustrations for medical textbooks and journals. This has been changing steadily over the past few decades, and medical illustrators are now finding employment in a variety of areas. Current trends we have observed include:
One interesting megatrend is that approximately one-third of professional medical illustrators will ultimately work for themselves as full-time private practice illustrators.
Aren't computers replacing medical illustrators?
No, quite the opposite is true. The computer has provided many more venues, techniques, and opportunities for medical illustrators, and has contributed to the growth in this field. In our view, the computer is really just a tool, as are a pencil and a paint brush.
Do medical illustrators do animation?
Yes! Contemporary medical illustrators use a variety of media and techniques to communicate effectively about complex medical and science issues. The tools they use depends on the needs of the client and the characteristics of the intended audience. We teach both 2D and 3D animation in our program.
What type of degree do I need to become a professional medical illustrator?
You do not need a degree in medical illustration to work as a in illustrator in the field of medicine. However, due to the highly specific nature of what we do and the techniques we use, advanced training in the field of medical illustration through an accredited graduate program is the most efficient and effective method for becoming a professional medical illustrator.
There are some universities that offer medical illustration at the baccalaureate level. However, a master’s degree is the terminal degree in this field.
Do I need to be licensed or certified to practice medical illustration?
No, licensure is not required to practice medical illustration. There is a certification program, adminstered by the Board of Certification for Medical Illustrators (BCMI). The mission of this program is to encourage lifelong learning and to measure professional competency. Similar to specialty certification for physicians, the competency evaluation consists of a written test and a practicum. The BCMI objectively measures and evaluates the examination results and awards certification on successful completion. Those successfully completing the examination process are entitled to use the designation of Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI). The certification program is completely voluntary and is not required to practice professionally.
How long is the program?
Our Medical Illustration Graduate Program is 5 consecutive semesters, or 21 months. All students enter in the Fall semester and graduate at the end of the Spring semester of their second year. For additional information, please visit the Curriculum page of this website.
When does the program begin? Can I enter the program in any semester?
Program entry occurs only in the Fall semester, which typically begins during the second week of August.
I don't live in Augusta— Can I commute?
Perhaps. Our Medical Illustration Graduate Program is offered as a full-time in-person course of study. The curriculum is comprised of 63 credit hours of instruction, which is considered a rigorous load. The normal operating hours for the program are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. That said, on most days our art/media classes begin at 9:00 and end around 4:00. However, the science classes, generally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, start at 8:00. On average, students spend approximately 4 hours in class per day. For each hour spent in class, the students are expected to put in 1 – 2 hours of additional individual study in order complete their assignments and projects. Our students have 24/7 access to the department and the Student Studio because they usually do their homework here on campus. We provide each student with a study carrel and a computer with all the software they need. Because of the amount of time spent on campus each day, we strongly recommend students live within 30 minutes of campus. Most live within 15 minutes of campus.
Is the program available online or via distance learning?
Teaching live and in-person provides a richer and more engaging learning environment,
which promotes student/teacher and student/student interaction. In-person communication
facilitates clarity and understanding, which better supports effective learning. In-person
instruction also promotes more memorable and enduring learning outcomes. We are fully
committed to in-person instruction.
Is there a part-time option for the program?
Students have 5 years from the date of matriculation to complete the requirements for their degree. Our Medical Illustration Graduate Program is designed as a full-time course of study. The curriculum is linear in nature, meaning that the courses must be taken in a specific sequence. Some courses are offered in 2 parts, in consecutive semesters. Courses are offer only once a year. Our art and sciences courses are interlaced to achieve a more practical and effective synergy of the two that fosters integrated critical thinking and problem solving. For all these reasons, it is not possible to offer the program on a part-time basis.
How expensive is Augusta University tuition?
Our program is one of the least costly of its type. Augusta University is part of the University System of Georgia, consequently tuition and fees are reasonable and competitive. In 2021, the in-state tuition for the entire 5-semester program was $25,530. With mandatory fees, the entire cost for the MIGP is currently about $31,000. For more information please visit the AU Tuition & Fees webpage. In addition, students must have health insurance coverage.
Students with permanent residence in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia may be eligible for in-state tuition through the Academic Common Market.
International students and those from US states other than those listed above may be eligible for special out-of-state tuition waivers.
Those students who qualify through the Office of Student Financial Aid can participate in the Federal Work-Study Program. All of our Work-Study students work within our department. Note: the work-study program is funded on a year-to-year basis and may not always be available.
What other fees & costs are there?
In addition to tuition, there are several student fees, such as an activity fee and a technology fee. For a detailed list, please refer to School of Graduate Studies Tuition & Fees.
For books, supplies and personal equipment, we estimate approximately $3,000 for the entire program. This includes books, supplies, educational travel, and such. Most students also spend about $500 in supplies and special software for their Master's Project.
Is it true that health insurance is required?
Yes, all students attending Augusta University must offer proof of health insurance coverage. For more information, please refer to Health Insurance section of the Student Services website.
What about financial aid?
For information about financial aid and scholarships, please refer to the Financial Aid Office. We participate in the Federal Work-Study Program. If eligible, students will be
able to reduce school loans by participating in Work-Study. For our students, all
Work-Study tasks are performed in the Dept. of Medical Illustration.
Where are you located?
The Medical Illustration Graduate Program is part of the Dept. of Medical illustration. We are located on the ground floor of Pavilion III, in suite 1101, on the Health Sciences campus. Our street address is 1474 Laney-Walker Blvd., Suite 1101, Augusta, GA 30912.
What's the campus like? Can I tour the campus?
Augusta is the second largest city in Georgia. It situated at the fall line of the
Savannah River. To the north are forested rolling hills leading to the uplands and
piedmont area of the Appalachian Mountains. To the west are the rich rolling plains
of Georgia's farmlands. Phinizy Swamp Nature Preserve is immediately to the south
of Augusta, with farmlands and pecan groves a bit farther to the south. Across the
river to the east, are the midlands of South Carolina. For more information about
things to see and do in Augusta, click here.
Augusta University is an open, easily-accessible institution. Augusta University has
multiple campuses, each with their own purpose and unique setting. The core undergraduate
campus is referred to as the Summerville campus, which is situated in the Summerville
residential neighborhood on the hill that is just to the northwest of downtown. The
athletic fields, tennis courts, and golf course are situated on the Forest Hills campus,
which is a few miles west of downtown. The computer and cyber science programs are
situated on the Riverfront (Nathan Deal) campus, which is on the western shore of
the Savannah River in downtown. Our Medical Illustration Graduate Program is located
on the Health Sciences campus, which is immediately west of downtown and is home to
the College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Nursing, Dental College of Georgia,
Medical College of Georgia, and Robert B. Greenblatt MD Library. The AU Health System—comprised
of a Level-1 trauma hospital and the Children's Hospital of Georgia—is also located
on this campus. For a virtual tour of the Health Sciences campus click here. For virtual and in-person tours of all AU campuses please click here. For a look at the campus maps please click here.
All of the classes in our program are taken on the Health Sciences campus, and all
are within an easy 5-minute walk of the department.
How is the housing situation?
Compared to national averages, the cost of housing in Augusta is considered to be very reasonable. Most of our students live off-campus, usually within five miles of campus. Housing in Augusta is moderate in cost. AU is considered a commuter university, and so has limited single and married student housing options available. There are dormitory facilities located on the Health Sciences Campus. For detailed information on housing, please contact the Student Housing Office.
Is parking available on campus?
Yes, although the Augusta University campus is growing rapidly there is plenty of parking on campus, though not necessarily close to our building. Parking fees for general parking are quite reasonable. For further information about parking, please visit the Parking Service Bureau.
What is the typical age and gender of your students?
It varies greatly from year to year. Since our founding in 1948 the number of female and male students has remained fairly equal. However, over the last few years there has been a notable increase in female students. The age range varies from the 20s to the mid-40s. The average age of our students is 24. In addition to young people seeking further education, this field also attracts many older, successful professionals who seek to broaden their horizons.
Is the curriculum traditional or computer based?
We have created a curriculum that combines the best, most important elements of both traditional and computer techniques. We update the curriculum annually to reflect changes in the field. The result is a dynamic program that provides the focused, comprehensive and practical training needed for entry into the profession of medical illustration. For additional information, please visit the Curriculum page of this website.
Our curriculum is linear in nature; that is, the skills and knowledge acquired in the beginning courses form the foundation for additional learning in subsequent courses. All students take the same courses in the same order. As a consequence, we do not currently offer any electives.
What are the classroom facilities like?
Science courses are taught in various locations across the Health Sciences Campus
in fully-equipped classrooms, labs and/or conference rooms. For example, gross anatomy
dissections are conducted in the state-of-the-art cadaver lab, and our surgical techniques
course is taught in the Experimental Operatory.
Illustration, media and business courses are taught in our departmental conference
room. This room is the perfect setting for small group learning. Reference materials
are always readily available. This room also serves as our library, home to our 3,000+
collection of medical and art books. There is also state-of-the art AV and computer
equipment at hand.
What are the student learning spaces like?
We are very fortunate to be have a large Student Studio. Each student has a semi-private
study carrel assigned to them. The carrels are arranged around the perimeter of the
room. Each carrel includes an Apple Mac computer with dual monitors and a WACOM graphics
tablet. Shared production equipment and storage units are arranged in the center of
the room. The room is fully wired for the Internet, and we have AV stations at either
end of the room for conducting tutorials in the Studio.
The students have their own kitchen, just off of the Studio.
For scanning and 2D color printing, we have a dedicated Computer Lab, featuring Epson scanners and color printers (for black & white printing and copying, there is a printer located in the Studio). The server and most of the clients for our animation renderfarm are housed in the Computer Lab as well, as are a number of special-purpose workstations. Our soundbooth is also in this area.
For medical sculpture and 3D printing, we have a Medical Sculpture Lab. It is in another
building, just a couple of blocks from our main facility. The lab includes filament and resin
3D printers, and a 3D scanner. We will also have a wet lab area for working with molding
and casting materials.
The David J. Mascaro Gallery is home to our collection of over 400 outstanding examples of professional medical illustrations and sculptures. Numerous pieces are mounted on the walls throughout the department. The Gallery provides instructional and inspirational examples of the various techniques, media, styles, and genres in medical illustration. We also have dedicated display cases that feature current works by our students.
Do I need to bring my own computer?
No! Each student carrel is equipped with a high-performance Apple Mac computer. In addition, we have special purpose computers available in our computer lab. You may, of course, bring your own computer. If you do, we suggest a laptop.
The computers in the student carrels will have all the software programs required
to complete the Medical Illustration Graduate Program. Many software programs, such
as the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative Cloud, can be installed on a student's
personal computer under the AU license. However, please note that not all the programs we use in the
program are available for download to personal computers.
While our campus is considered to be quite safe and secure, AU cannot be responsible for any loss of or damage to your personal computer while on campus.
Do you teach animation?
Yes! Animation is an essential media category within the field of medical illustration.
We teach 2D and 3D animation principles and techniques using a variety of digital
programs. We have award-winning faculty who have backgrounds in animation, including
having worked at a commercial animation studio.
Do you teach 3D printing?
Yes! The development of 3D models and 3D printing are a growing specialty within the
field of medical illustration. We teach 3D image processing, modeling, animation and
printing using a variety of digital tools. In 2021, we opened our Medical Sculpture
Lab. This important teaching and research resource includes both a wet lab section
and a print lab section. We have an elective course in medical sculpture, which includes
3D printing. The course is taught by a certified in clinical anaplastologist.
About the application process for our program...
What are the applications deadlines?
In general, we will begin accepting applications and required admission materials on February 1.
The deadline for submission of application and required admission materials is January
10 of the following year.
Do I need a specific undergraduate degree?
No! Any bachelor degree from an accredited college or university will qualify. No
preference is given to BFA, BA, or BS degrees.
Do you require the GRE exam?
Yes. We look for a combined verbal and quantitative score of 300 or better. The average
GRE score for successful applicants over the last 3 years was approximately 306.
Do you require an official report of the GRE exam results?
Yes. The university requires an official report of GRE scores, direct from ETS, the
service which oversees the GRE. We cannot accept an unofficial copy of your GRE scores.
Note: ETS does not keep scores on file more than five years.
Do you accept transfer credits or advanced placement credits?
Due to the very unique nature of our program and curriculum, we cannot accept advanced placement credits nor transfer credits towards the degree Master of Science in Medical Illustration.
Do you require computer training?
Yes! All fields in the graphic arts industry have been permanently and profoundly
changed by computer technology, and our curriculum reflects those changes. We do not
teach basic computer skills here; rather, we expect the incoming student to have acquired
those skills through a formal undergraduate course or on their own via online tutorials.
We require evidence of basic competency in computer graphics to be demonstrated in
the Applicant Digital Portfolio as samples of both raster-based (e.g., Adobe Photoshop™
or Corel Painter™) and vector-based (e.g., Adobe Illustrator™ or Corel Draw™) images.
However, we do not require formal classes in any specific software program.
What do you look for in an applicant’s portfolio?
All applicants must submit a digital portfolio of original creative work. The Applicant
Digital Portfolio (ADP) must be submitted online following the instructions for the MIGP Applicant Digital Portfolio. The ADP must be submitted as a PowerPoint, using the MIGP PowerPoint Template. The ADP must be received by midnight on January 10. The portfolio must contain 20
pieces of original creative work. Specific required works are listed below. All artwork
must be drawn from direct observation (not from photographic or video reference unless
the photo or video was taken by the applicant).For additional information about the
ADP, please visit our Admissions page.
Applicants should have a well-developed artistic ability, and should be able to draw with a high degree of realism. When we evaluate a portfolio, we are primarily looking for the following: an ability to draw convincing forms in space, accuracy in terms of proportions and perspective, sophisticated use of color and a confident drawing style. We find that figure drawing provides a good measure of an applicant’s abilities, and so we pay careful attention to that part of the portfolio. Gesture drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are all fine as long as they help to show an applicant’s abilities. Here are samples of some of the items we want to see in the ADP:
Are nude figure drawings required in the portfolio?
Yes, five (5) figure (life) drawings are required, including 2 long poses (60+ minutes). While we do very much prefer drawings of the nude (undraped) figure, we understand that availability of a model and other considerations may be involved in satisfying this requirement. Life drawing does not need to involve the full figure— portraiture is a strong alternative to the full figure, and partial figure studies can be included as well (torsos, limbs, etc.). Partially- or fully-clothed figure drawings may satisfy the requirement, but please bear in mind that the we will also be considering how well the clothing is drawn in addition to the figure.
Note: During the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 admission cycles we will accept figure drawings from Zoom or other online drawing sessions. Please note on the drawing if it was from an online source.
For portfolio pieces, is it okay to work from photographs or video?
In terms of composing an image, capturing proportion and rendering perspective, we
want to see what you can do with your own eyes and hands. If you personally take the
photograph(s), we will accept works based on your own photos. However, please do not
submit artwork based on photographs, videos, or artwork created by others.
Is there anything I should not include in my portfolio?
Please do not to include medical subject matter in the application portfolio unless it is drawn as fine art (e.g., bones in a still-life).
Can I submit more than the required number of images in my applicant portfolio?
We value most the pieces you select and include to meet our portfolio requirements. Extra pieces are not necessary. Please bear in mind that quantity does not make up for a lack of quality. If, however, a few additional pieces show other outstanding skills and abilities, you may include them in the Additional Examples section of the Applicant Digital Portfolio.
What is more important, scientific aptitude or artistic ability?
They are both important in the admission process. We won't consider an applicant for admission unless they have at least a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in the required science courses and satisfactory GRE scores. We then evaluate and rate the preliminary portfolios on a competitive basis, and invite the top candidates for a personal interview. This gives us an opportunity to evaluate the applicants' interpersonal communication skills, which are important when deciding who will be accepted for admission.
How competitive is the application process?
It is considered to be quite competitive, but certainly not out of reach for someone who has well-developed artistic skills combined with an aptitude for the biological sciences. We typically receive 40 to 60 applications per year. From among the pool of completed applications, the Admissions Committee selects those which demonstrate the highest level of artistic talent and scientific aptitude and invites them to our campus for a personal interview. The Admissions Committee then selects up to 9 students per year from this group for admission. From time to time a selectee will not be able to attend, so we also choose several alternates.
For additional information on the application and admission process, please visit the Admissions page within this website.
