How to Apply to the Radiologic Technology Program

The Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 start terms are full. The application for the Winter 2026 term is open.

Before you apply: Review the admission requirements

Upcoming Term Start Dates:

  • Summer 2025
    New Student Orientation: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
    Classes Start: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • Fall 2025
    New Student Orientation: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
    Classes Start: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • Winter 2026
    New Student Orientation: Tuesday, January 6, 2025
    Classes Start: Wednesday, January 7, 2025

Radiologic Technology Upcoming Application Dates & Deadlines

The Radiologic Technology program is competitive, and space is limited each term. Please apply for the Radiologic Technology program during the application cycles listed below.
Winter 2026Summer 2026Fall 2026
Application Opens:February 1, 2025June 1 , 2025October 1, 2025
Priority Deadline (all documents due):June 1, 2025September 28, 2025February 1, 2026
Interviews:June 27, 2025October 24, 2025February 27, 2026
Acceptance Decisions:July 8, 2025November 4, 2025March 4, 2026
Start Date: January 6, 2026May 6, 2025September 9, 2026
Step 1 – Login to the application portal

Login to the Student Application Portal to start your online application. At any time, you may save your application, log out, and complete it later. The Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 start terms are full. The application for the Winter 2026 term is open.

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.

Write a 2-Page Essay
Write a 2-page essay, divided into two parts:

Part I: Discuss your:

a. Background
b. Personal goals
c. Reason for choosing the A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology (RT) profession.
d. Reasons for choosing RT at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Part II: Describe a major personal accomplishment and your reasons for that selection.

Minnesota Immunization Form
Minnesota state law requires us to have a signed immunization form on file for each student: