Radiologic Technology Program Admission Requirements

Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements include:

  • High school diploma or a General Educational Development diploma (GED)
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
  • Personal essay
  • Submission of an application
  • Provide 2 professional references*
    • *References: Provide the name and email address of two references who you have known for at least six months. An email address is required, so please have this information available when you apply. Relatives are not accepted as references.
  • Each applicant will be evaluated, and the top candidates will be invited to an interview with our selection committee.   
  • Meet all additional qualifications

Radiologic Technology Application Personal Essay

For your personal essay, please write a two-page summary divided into two parts:

  • Part 1, tell us about:
    • Your Background
    • Your personal goals
    • Reason for choosing the Radiologic Technology program
    • Reason for choosing Northwestern Health Sciences University
  • Part 2: Describe a major personal accomplishment and your reason for this selection.

Radiologic Technology Program Prerequisites

  • There are no prerequisites for entry to the program; however, there are several core science courses as well as an introductory lab course that must be completed during the student’s first trimester in the program in order to progress further into the curriculum

Type of Admission:

  • Competitive program, priority deadlines

Radiologic Technology Start Term Dates

2025 start terms are full and the waitlists are closed.  To apply for 2026, please be aware of these dates: 

 

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