MRI A.A.A.S. Application Process

Prior to beginning the application process, all non-MRI required foundational courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Before you apply to the MRI A.A.A.S. program

1. You must Apply to GRCC, if you're not a current student.
2. All transcripts from other colleges or universities attended must be received by GRCC’s Enrollment Services by January 1 of the year you are requesting admittance.

Admissions to the MRI Program at GRCC is based on points and a face-to-face interview process. Points are awarded based on academic achievement and the completion of the required documentation.

Pre-admissions requirements

• Be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) test.
• Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.0.
• Demonstrate math competency within the last 5 years.  Math competency can 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 better within the last five years.

    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 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 better within two attempts in the following courses (a withdrawal or drop is considered an attempt):
  • BI 121: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
  • BI 122: Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
• In order to be eligible for admission into the MRI program, students must have successfully completed any required foundational courses with a grade of at least C.
• In order to be eligible for graduation, MRI program students must earn a minimum of “C-” in each MRI program course.

The entire packet must be delivered or mailed to GRCC Main Campus, Room 502 in the College Park Plaza Building by January 31 of the year you are requesting admittance.

Program Director – 502 CPP
Radiologic Technology/MRI
143 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Note: There will be a required MRI orientation day in April  (time and place TBD) for students accepted into the program. You will be notified if you are accepted.

Program Admissions Packet

Scoring Rubric

Cumulative College GPA

Total points: X/25 points possible

Questions?

Call (616) 234-4349