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Admissions Criteria

Radiologic Technology Associate Degree

  • Be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) Test.
  • Have a high school or college GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Demonstrate Math competency within the last 5 years.  Math competency must be demonstrated through the following ways: 
    • Math Placement Test (ALEKS) with a score of 30 or higher or
    • Completion of MA 098 or higher with a grade of C or higher
    •  If the ALEKS placement test score is less than 30, it is recommended that the student choose one of the        following:
    1. Utilize the ALEKS preparation and learning module provided in ALEKS. With this module students can review on their own at their own pace.  After a student is confident that they have sufficiently reviewed topics to refresh their prior knowledge, they can retake the assessment for a new placement.
    2. Utilize tutorial support provided by GRCC in collaboration with the ALEKS preparation and learning           module provided in ALEKS. With this module students can review on their own at their own pace with a tutor.  After a student is confident that they have sufficiently reviewed topics to refresh their prior knowledge, they can retake the assessment for a new placement.
    3. Register for MA 70 if a student wants dedicated class time with a faculty member to help them set goals.  In MA 70, students will utilize the ALEKS preparation and learning module provided in ALEKS, with this module students can review and learn topics in class and in the tutorial lab.  After a student is confident that they have sufficiently reviewed topics to refresh their prior knowledge, they can retake the assessment for a new placement.
  • Reading and writing requirement competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways: 
    • EN 101 with a grade of C or better or
    • Score of 26 on ACT or 400+ on SAT within the last five years  or
    • Blackboard essay scores of 40 or higher within the last five years.
  • Earn a grade of C or higher within two attempts in the following courses (a withdrawal is considered an attempt):
    • BI 121: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1.
    • BI 122: Human Anatomy & Physiology 2.
  • Pass a Preliminary Criminal Background Check
  • Students with felony convictions may be prevented from taking the national registry examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. This may impact employment options following completion of the RT program. If you think this might apply to you, then you should complete the Ethics Review Pre-Application.
  • Pass a 7-panel drug screen.
  • In order to be eligible for admission into the Radiologic Technology program, students must have successfully completed any required foundational courses with a grade of at least C.
  • In order to be eligible for graduation, Radiologic Technology students must earn a minimum of “C-” in each Radiologic Technology program course.

Contact the Health Admissions Department for details at healthprograms@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4348.

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