Radiologic Technology: Applying for Admission

1. BSRT candidate from either Marian University or University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
2. Completion of the required pre-professional curriculum as designated by the university affiliate. The estimated number of credits to be eligible for clinical training are as follows (contact your academic advisor for exact credit counts):
   • Marian University of Fond du Lac – 68 credits 
   • UW-Milwaukee – 61 credits
3. The pre-professional curriculum generally encompasses the freshman and sophomore years of study and must include the following:
   • Course work at the post-secondary level in algebra, chemistry, and physics.
   • At least 15 credits of required global subject area course work completed at the post-secondary level.
   • At minimum this will include 3 college credits in mathematics, written/oral communication, and natural science; minimum 2 college credits in humanities, information systems, and social science.
4. Pre-professional and prerequisite coursework included in the list below must be complete prior to the application deadline with an earned grade of C (2.0) or higher. (Minimum credit requirements are listed. A higher number of credits may be required by the university affiliate as part of the pre-professional curriculum):
   • Algebra (Mathematics) – 3 credits
   • Chemistry – 3 credits
   • Physics – 3 credits
   • Oral/Written communications – 3 credits
   • Natural Science (Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Zoology) – 3 credits
   • Computer Science/Information Systems – 2 credits
   • Arts/Humanities – 2 credits
   • Social Science – 2 credits
5. GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
6. Admission essay of 200 words or less describing the candidate's qualifications and rationale for becoming a radiologic technologist.
   • The essay must be typed or word processed, double-spaced on a single page of 8.5" x 11" paper.
   • Essays must be the original work of the candidate, signed, and dated.
7. Provide two references on the required form.

These are minimum qualifications and do not guarantee the applicant will be selected to participate in the interview portion of the selection process. Interviews are offered to those candidates with the 25 highest scoring applications.

Application Checklist

The application deadline is January 31. All application materials must be received in the offices of UW Hospital and Clinics School of Radiologic Technology by the close of the workday (4:30pm) on January 31 if the applicant wishes to be considered for the next scheduled start date. (If the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday shall serve as the official deadline for the receipt of application materials.)

Our mailing address is

UWHC School of Radiologic Technology

2870 University Avenue, Suite 108

Madison, WI 53705

To apply to the School of Radiologic Technology each of the following steps must be completed prior to the application deadline.

1. Complete and submit the School's application form (pdf).
2. Submit the Admission Essay of 200 words or less describing the applicant's reasons and qualifications for becoming a radiologic technologist.
   • The essay must be typed, double-spaced, signed and dated by the applicant to verify authenticity.
   • Failure to follow directions will result in an incomplete application and the applicant will forfeit eligibility.
3. Submit two (2) School of Radiologic Technology reference forms (pdf). It is preferred one be from an instructor and one from an employer.
4. Submit official transcripts of all high school and college courses.
   • Official transcripts must be mailed from the school that issued them.
   • Prerequisite coursework must be complete prior to the application deadline and have an earned grade of C (2.0) or higher.
   • The applicant's overall GPA must be at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Guidelines

Please note these important points when applying to the program:

• • All application materials must be received in the School offices by the close of the business day (4:30pm CST) on the deadline date (January 31).
• If the deadline falls during the weekend (Saturday or Sunday) the preceding Friday will serve as the official deadline for the receipt of application materials.
• Applications that are complete and received by the application deadline are reviewed and scored. The applicant is notified of his/her eligibility.
• Application materials will not be accepted once the deadline has passed. There are no exceptions.
• Applicants are responsible for assuring that all of their application materials arrive at the School by the deadline.
• Any application that is missing one or more required document(s) at the close of the deadline will be classified as an incomplete application.
  • Eligibility will be forfeited
  • Missing items will not be accepted after the deadline
  • There are no exceptions
• Incomplete applications will not be processed and the applicant will be deemed ineligible to proceed through the admission process. There are no exceptions.
• The School of Radiologic Technology does not maintain a waiting list.
• The School of Radiologic Technology does not practice open enrollment.
• The School of Radiologic Technology does not hold applications for subsequent enrollment periods. A new application must be submitted if an applicant wishes to reapply.
• All application material received by the School shall become official records of the School. Application materials will not be returned to the applicant.