Radiologic Technology Program
Admission Information

• Apply to the University

Prospective students must be accepted for admission to USI before being considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. The RT program is limited in the number of students that may be accepted each year. USI, in collaboration with the clinical affiliates, reserves the right to determine the number of students enrolled in each beginning class. Total admission can not exceed the maximum number established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

• Applicant must have a Satisfactory Academic Record

Applicants must have graduated from high school and have completed all RT program prerequisite courses with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

The 3.0 GPA is not the cumulative GPA. This GPA is calculated based on the grades received from the RT program prerequisite courses only. Please see the curriculum plan for prerequisite courses.

• Submit Official Transcripts

Official university transcripts from all institutions (other than USI) must be submitted to the RT program as part of the admission procedure.

• Complete the RT Program Application

RT program application and accompanying required documents and transcripts must be received by September 15 of the year the student desires admission to the program. Failure to submit all necessary documents by the deadline may make the student ineligible for interviews or program consideration for that year.

• Meet Program Standards
  

Applicants meeting academic requirements must be in good health, be eligible for ARRT licensure, and be capable of fulfilling program technical standards. Please see RT Program Guide for technical standards.

• Submit a Narrative
  

The RT application must be accompanied by a narrative that addresses these questions:

• Why do you believe you are a good candidate for this program?
  
  
• What are your career goals?
  
  
• Do you have any healthcare experience? If so, explain in what capacity, length of time, and what you gained from the experience?
  
  
• What have you learned through your volunteer experiences within a radiology department?
  
  

The narrative will be read and scored by the admissions committee.


• Complete Clinical Site Tours

  The clinical site visits are simply tours of each of the clinical affiliates’ radiology departments. It is suggested that students tour all clinical affiliate sites, but no additional credit toward admission will be given to students who have completed visitations to all clinical affiliate sites.
  
  Using the Clinical Site Tour Form for contact information,
  contact the listed individual for each clinical affiliate site to set up an appointment.
  
  Do not wait until the application deadline to complete the tours, as the clinical affiliates reserve the right to deny tours based on their schedules.
  

• Complete a Radiology Department Observation
  

  It is strongly recommended that applicants observe a minimum of 20 hours in a radiology department to gain understanding of basic radiologic procedures prior to September 15. This activity is in addition to the clinical site tours Observation in a radiology department can be completed at one of USI’s clinical affiliates (listed on clinical site tour form) or at a facility of the student’s choice.
  Documentation of the observation must be submitted at the time of application and must be validated by the facility where the observation was made.
  
  Extra credit toward admission is given to those students completing a minimum of 20 hours.
  
  It is strongly recommended that students do not wait until the program deadline to complete observations, as clinical affiliates reserve the right to deny observation at their facility when time or space is limited.
  
  Please note:
  completing observations may require the student to have a TB screening, HIPAA class, or facility orientation prior to starting any observations.
  
  

Credit for Previous Healthcare Experience

Credit toward admission into the Radiologic Technology program will be given to applicants with previous health care experience.

Students who have had either direct or indirect patient care in a healthcare facility or participated in a high school health occupations course may be eligible for extra credit toward admissions.

Direct patient care involves having contact with patients. Indirect patient care is working in the health care field, but not having contact with patients.

Credit for Academic Preparedness

Additional credit toward admissions will be given to those students who have shown to be academically prepared.

Academic preparedness points are given to those students who have completed:

• all prerequisite courses
• the second Western Cultures course
• Global communities course
• Ethics course.
  
  Maximum credit toward admissions for the above category can not exceed 4 points.

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About the Student Selection Process

The RT student selection process involves a review of all required documents and an interview by the RT Admissions Committee, consisting of the program faculty and clinical instructors from each clinical site.

Individuals whose applications are incomplete or unsatisfactory will be notified. In order to be interviewed, all inadequacies must be corrected immediately.

Interviews

The Admissions Committee Chair will inform
applicants via letter, e-mail or phone call of their eligibility for interview.
All interviews are conducted privately and by appointment only.

Notification of Acceptance to the Program

Letters informing applicants of the committee’s decision will be sent approximately two weeks after all interviews are completed.