Admissions & Transfer of Credit Policies

Admission Requirements

The Program’s Admissions Committee selects applicants who satisfy the admission criteria and demonstrate the capability of completing the Program and becoming registered radiation therapists. All qualified applicants are considered for admission without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

 Educational Requirements

Applicants must meet all the minimum requirements listed below.

The School of Radiation Therapy offers equal educational opportunities to students regardless of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, or national origin.

1. Must possess a minimum of an associate’s degree. College-level courses at an accredited college (with a minimum of 2.5 GPA average in the core college courses) will be considered in the selection process, but not in place of SAT I, ACT, COMPASS, ASSET, ACCUPLACER or ACCUPLACER Generation Next scores. Courses excluded from consideration are:
   1. Remedial courses
   2. Developmental studies courses
   3. Courses with essentially non-academic content (orientation, career courses, etc.)
   4. Non-transferable courses (grades of “D” or lower)
2. Certification in good standing by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or eligible to write, and subsequently pass, the ARRT certification examination by the end of the first semester if provisionally accepted.
3. Minimum age of 18
4. A status of good standing(not on probation, suspension, or expulsion) at the last institution attended.
5. Graduate of a nationally or regionally accredited Radiologic Technology program.
6. Completion of an Associate or higher-level degree from a nationally or regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary institution.  A degree and postsecondary education must be from an institution accredited by one of the following accrediting mechanisms acceptable to the ARRT: ARRT-Recognized Accreditation Agencies

Transfer of Credit Policy

Transfer credits, for Radiation Therapy courses from other Radiation Therapy programs will not be accepted. Advanced placement is not available.

Transcript Requirements

Provide official transcript(s) from all college-level courses at an accredited college (with a minimum of 2.5 GPA average in the core college courses): Regionally accredited U.S. university, college, or technical college institution with a minimum of an Associate’s degree that includes English or Communication, Math (Mathematical Reasoning, Algebra or higher level math), Natural science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, etc.), Political Science or History, Social/Behavioral science or Psychology, and Humanities (art, music, theater, philosophy, foreign language).  Be in good standing (not on probation, suspension, or expulsion) at the last institution attended.  The Institution maintains official transcripts indefinitely.  Records of grades are maintained at least eight years.

Critical Score Requirements

Submit one or more of the following critical scores; SAT, ACT, Compass, ASSET Exam, or ACCUPLACER Generation Next requirements.

1. Scholastic Aptitude Reasoning Test (SAT I) – minimum math and critical reading (verbal) total score of 830 (writing section not included)
2. American College Test (ACT): minimum composite score of 17.
3. COMPASS minimum reading score of 74 and minimum math score of 37.
4. ASSET minimum reading score of 40 and minimum math score of 40.
5. ACCUPLACER minimum reading score of 61 and minimum Elementary Algebra score of 67.
6. ACCUPLACER Generation Next minimum reading score of 237, and elementary algebra (before 2021) or Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) (after 2021) of 258.

 International Student Requirements

 An applicant will be classified as an “International Student” if the school credentials he/she submits for evaluation are from schools or colleges outside of the United States.

The applicant, in addition to meeting the admission requirements outlined in the previous sections, must also meet the following requirements:

1. A non-citizen applicant is required to provide documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of permanent resident status by presenting his/her alien registration card. The school is not approved by the Department of Homeland Security to enroll non-immigrant (F-1) status students.
2. The applicant must present official secondary and postsecondary (college or university) certificates, credentials, or diplomas. Official documents must bear authoritative signatures, seals and stamps. If possible, the institution issuing the document should send these. Certified original translation must accompany all documents not printed in English. Secondary grades should equal the equivalent of a “B” average. Applicants who completed postsecondary courses must have earned satisfactory grades in all courses attempted and be in good standing. The average score should be equivalent to a “C” or better.
3. If the applicant’s native language is not English, one of the following must be submitted:
   1. Georgia State Test of English Proficiency with the minimum progress of “Intermediate”.
   2. Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with minimum subset scores for each test versions as follows:
      1. PBT: 55 (Reading, Writing, Listening)
      2. CBT: 21 (Reading, Writing, Listening)
      3. iBT: 20 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
      4. Essay Writing/TWE (PBT, CBT) sub scores should not be below 4.0

The TOEFL test must have been taken within the last two years to be acceptable.

ARRT Ethics Review for Felony or Misdemeanor Convictions

If an applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction, the ARRT must determine eligibility for the Registry examination before the applicant is interviewed by the program.

Felony and misdemeanor convictions, regardless of resolution, may cause a student to be ineligible to take the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). All hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission require radiographers to be certified by the ARRT.

If an applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction, the ARRT must determine eligibility for the Registry examination before the applicant is interviewed by the program.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to pursue this matter. The program is not and will not be involved in this process in any manner.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will consider, for determination of eligibility, any felony or misdemeanor conviction of an applicant on a case-by-case basis. The ARRT charges a fee for this service. To obtain Ethics Review Pre-application information, contact the ARRT at:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, MN 55120
(651) 687-0048
https://www.arrt.org/pages/ethics-review

Reference Requirements

Provide references email addresses (submitted within the application).  References should be persons who have supervised the applicant for at least six months in an evaluating position (such as supervisors or educators). Friends, relatives, clergy, and co-workers are not acceptable references. Applicants should contact references before applying. The school will email/mail a reference form to persons listed in the application.

Interview Requirement

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and all supporting documents have been submitted to the program are invited to complete an interview.

PRE-INTERVIEW PROGRAM DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENT        

Once an interview is scheduled, the applicant is sent pre-interview documents that include an overview of the program, technical standards, and MRI safety.  Applicants must sign forms indicating that they have reviewed the program technical standards and are able to comply with these standards, and the applicant must complete an MRI safety checklist.

Selection Policy

All application materials are reviewed and scored.  The Admissions Committee will select the best applicants.  Factors considered are:

• Academic achievement – GPA and critical scores
• Candidate responses to interview questions
• Employment history
• Volunteer activities
• References
• Perceived communication skills, motivation, and maturity.
• Compliance with all application requirements

Candidate Notification

All applicants will be notified of the final decision in writing by June 1. Accepted candidates must submit the acceptance form by the specified deadline and successfully complete and pass a drug screening and background check.

ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION

Admissions Office
Malon Brown, BS
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (404) 616-3610

Admissions – Official Documents (transcripts or other official documents)

Schools of Radiation and Imaging Technologies
Grady Health System
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE
Box 26095
Atlanta, GA 30303-3050
Email admissions documents to [email protected]