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 Jan. 1 of the year you are requesting admittance.
3. Fill out a Health Admissions Application and choose the degree program.
4. You will receive an email with the submission requirements for your chosen program.

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 high school or college (with 12 credits earned) GPA of at least 2.0
• Demonstrate math competency within the last five years. Math competency can be demonstrated through the following ways:
  • Math Placement Test (ALEKS) with a score of 30 or higher or
  • Completion of a college level algebra course 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:
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
• Students must meet minimum requirements listed on the admissions website to be eligible to enroll in EN101.
• 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
  • GH 110: Medical Terminology 1
• 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.

Submit your completed application packet by Jan. 31 of your application year. 

Documents can be emailed to healthprograms@grcc.edu, dropped off in person to the GRCC Main Campus, College Park Plaza Building, Room 600, or mailed to the following address: 

Health Admissions/MRI Program - CPP600
143 Bostwick Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 

Please 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