This program is a competitive , selective admission program.  Students should enroll at Pierpont, and applicants meeting admission standards should complete a Pierpont  Radiologic Technology application and pay a program application fee to Pierpont.  All supporting material should be sent to Pierpont by February 1^st for consideration into the program.  Application material will be made available to the hospital-based facility to assist in deliberations.  Student selection for enrollment is based upon academic qualifications, personal interview, previous healthcare and/or work experience, and the individual’s projected ability to make a significant contribution to the healthcare profession.  Interviews are conducted by program faculty for individuals whose scores rank highest among those pursuing admission each year. Students are selected annually for program participation. 

To be considered for admission, applicant must:

• Students must be able to meet the essential functions of the program and classes, with or without accommodations.
• Have a high School diploma with overall GPA ≥ 2.0
• Submit ACT/SAT scores, Official High School Transcripts or acceptable High School Equivalency(GED, etc) documentation
• Have a score of 19 or better ACT Composite (or SAT equivalent),  an ACT Math sub score of 19 or better, or 36 or better COMPASS score on the algebra test, or have successfully completed MATH 1207/1207s or equivalent; and a score of 18 or better ENGLISH ACT sub score (or SAT equivalent) or 71 or better COMPASS writing test or have successfully completed ENGL 0097 or equivalent
• Meet all hospital admission standards
• Applicant must be able to fully participate in all activities  and a physical and background check, drug testing, immunizations, and psychological testing may be required
• Applicant must meet ethical standards as imposed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Individuals with convictions records related to misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony, or any alcohol or drug related violations as adults may be ineligible for professional certification.
• Scoring for admissions includes a section for completion  (grade of “C” or higher) of high school mathematics courses (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, or Trigonometry or the College course equivalents), and for completion (grade of “C” or higher) of high school level science courses (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology) or the College course equivalents.

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