How to Apply to the Radiation Therapy Program
Before you apply: Review the admission requirements
Entry Terms: Fall, Winter
- Fall 2025
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Classes Start: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Winter 2026
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Classes Start: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Radiation Therapy Application Dates & Deadlines
The Radiation Therapy program is competitive, and space is limited each term. Please apply for the Radiation Therapy program during the application cycles listed below.
Winter 2026 applicants, please be aware of these dates:
| Winter 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | February 1, 2025 |
| Round 1 Deadline | June 1, 2025 |
| Round 1 Interviews | June 26, 2025 |
| Round 1 Acceptance Decisions | July 8, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | June 29, 2025 |
| Final Application Document Deadline | July 27, 2025 |
| Final Interviews | September 11, 2025 |
| Final Accept Decisions | September 19, 2025 |
| Start Date: | January 6, 2026 |
Fall 2026 and beyond applicants, please be aware of these dates:
| Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | November 1, 2025 | March 1, 2026 |
| Application Closes | March 8, 2026 | June 7, 2026 |
| Application Document Deadline | April 19, 2026 | July 19, 2026 |
| Interviews | May 21, 2026 | September 10, 2026 |
| Acceptance Decisions | May 29, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| Start Date | September 9, 2026 | January 6, 2027 |
Step 1 – Login to the application portal
Login to the student portal to start your online application. At any time, you may save your application, log out, and complete it later.
Step 2 – Complete the application
Application fee
There is a non-refundable $50.00 application fee required with submission of your application.
Request official transcripts
Have your official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools and PSEO credits) sent directly to Northwestern Health Sciences University. To request an official transcript, contact the Registrar’s Office at your prior institution(s). Transcripts from any previous graduate-level work are also required. Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@nwhealth.edu or by mail to:
Northwestern Health Sciences University
ATTN: Office of Admissions
2501 W. 84th St.
Bloomington, MN 55431
References
Provide the name, email and mailing address of two references who you have known for at least six months. An email address and mailing address are required, so please have this information available when you apply.
References from science instructors and other healthcare professionals are preferred, provided they know you well. Northwestern will send instructions to these people on how to submit a reference. Relatives are not accepted as references.
Radiation Therapy Shadow and Essay Requirements
- Complete eight hours of adequate shadowing
- Upon completion of your shadow experience(s), submit an essay, between 700 – 1000 words:
- Part 1: Tell us about your background and what you feel is pertinent to your continued education and future profession.
- Part 2: Describe the responsibilities and key skills required for a radiation therapist. Based on your shadow experience, describe what characteristics would make a successful Radiation Therapist and why you feel you would be a good fit for this program
Minnesota Immunization Form
Minnesota state law requires us to have a signed immunization form on file for each student: