Prospective students must be accepted for admission to USI before being considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Applicants must have graduated from high school and have completed all RT program prerequisite courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (4.0 scale). Official university transcripts must be submitted to the RT program as part of the admission procedure. 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. Applicants meeting academic requirements must be in good health, be eligible for ARRT licensure, and be capable of fulfilling program technical standards.

The RT student selection process involves a review of all required documents and an interview by the RT admission committee. This committee consists of the program faculty and clinical instructors from each clinical site. Applicants are informed when to schedule the interview via letter from the RT program director. All interviews are conducted privately and by appointment only. The committee’s decision is conveyed by letter approximately two weeks after all interviews are completed.

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

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

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.

Prior to beginning the RT courses, admitted students must submit a medical history and results of a physical examination, drug screen, criminal check, immunization records, documentation of current tuberculosis test status, documentation of completion of Hepatitis B vaccination (3 part series), proof of health insurance, and documentation of CPR certification at the health profession level.

Students admitted to the RT program must complete all professional course work (RADT) with the grade of C or better to progress in the RT program.