1. Meet all college general requirements for admission as a degree-seeking student as stated in the catalog and be admitted to the college.
2. See “Programs with Special Admissions Requirements,” in the college catalog.
3. Complete all required remedial (0700 level) and developmental (0800) level courses by the end of the fall semester prior to the year in which admission is sought.
4. ACT (national) or SAT exam results are required of all applicants. Applicants must have a composite score of 19 or higher (equivalent to an SAT score of 900 or higher).
5. Have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for academic subjects. The high school GPA is used for students who have earned less than 12 college credit hours. An applicant who has not earned 12 credit hours of college level credit that has no high school GPA must have an average standard score of at least 530 for each test in the battery on the GED.
6. Schedule, attend, and complete an orientation session. Click on Sign Up For Orientation below and select a time, date, and location for orientation. Be sure to write down the date, time and location before clicking on “submit.” Orientations are conducted approximately every 10-14 days from mid-July to early January. Applicants will receive all paperwork and a full explanation of the program and profession. Attend orientation at the earliest possible date, giving yourself ample time to submit required materials by the February 1 deadline.
7. Program application requirements listed above must be completed before February 1. This includes the two Letter of Recommendation forms provided at the orientation, completion of both portions of the clinical observation assignment (scheduled at orientation), and review of the Radiologic Technology Applicant Handbook . The handbook contains the Radiologic Technology Student Policy Manual, a copy of the Standards adopted by the JRCERT, the Radiography Practice Standards, the ARRT’s Standard of Ethics, and an estimated cost sheet. The applicant must also return the observation documentation and the virtual observation CD.
8. Applicants must be able to physically manipulate and operate equipment, manipulate patients, and visually assess patients, test results, and the working environment. They must be able to clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing, make appropriate judgment decisions in emergency or other situations, and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day-to-day interaction with patients, their family members, and personnel.
9. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, students are encouraged to register with the office of Counseling/Disability Services for possible assistance with accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially provide appropriate documentation regarding the nature and extent of a disability. Students requesting accommodation are (strongly) encouraged to contact the office of Counseling/Disability Services at the beginning of the semester. Students may contact the director of counseling at (931) 540-2572.
10. Once admitted, students are required to submit documentation of the following entry requirements prior to the first day of clinical assignment. If the documentation is not completed prior to the first day of clinical assignment, students will not be permitted to go to clinical.
         a. Health Requirements: All radiologic technology students must submit evidence          of good health by returning a completed Physical Examination form. Forms are          given to the student upon acceptance into the program. All students must          have a:
                      1. Documented negative TB skin test and/or Chest X-Ray yearly. TB skin                       tests must be within three months of the start of the program,
                      2. Evidence of immunity for;
                               a. Rubella (positive titer),
                               b. Varicella zoster (chicken pox) (positive titer)
                               c. Rubeola titer (positive titer)
                               d. Tetanus/diphtheria booster within the past ten years.
             b. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Requirements: All students must submit              evidence of a current BCLS certification (must include two-person CPR) for              the health care professional. BCLS certification classes are offered by              Columbia State Community College or the American Heart Association.
             c. Malpractice insurance is required for all radiology clinical practicum courses. A             group policy is available. The fee is assessed annually as a part of             registration.
             d. Health insurance is required. Students must provide evidence of health              insurance coverage before clinical assignments may begin.
             e. Attend an educational session related to the benefits of the Hepatitis B              vaccine and submit the accept/decline form. Students who have already              been immunized or elect to participate in the Hepatitis B vaccination program              are required to obtain a titer once immunization is complete and submit the              results to program or institutional officials.

Completion of the items listed above denotes consideration for an interview but in no way implies or guarantees admission to the program.

Admission Procedure

1. Submit the following to the Admissions and Recruitment office:
        a. Complete Application for Admission to the college
        b. Official college transcripts from all colleges previously attended
        c. High school transcripts of GED results
        d. ACT or SAT exam results
2. Schedule and attend an orientation listed at www.columbiastate.edu/radtech/
3. Submit completed program application forms received at orientation
4. If an applicant does not meet the admission criteria, he/she will be notified in writing. If the applicant wishes to complete their file and application to establish eligibility for consideration the following year, remaining requirements must be submitted and program director must be notified of the intent in writing.

For more specific information on the radiography program,
explore the following links:

Mission and Goals
Admission Requirements
Program/Continuation Requirements
Program of Study
Readmission Requirements
Tuition, Fees and Related Program Costs
Helpful Web Sites and Information
Applicant Handbook
Technical Standards
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sign Up for Orientation
Virtual Clinical Observation
Additional Radiologic Technology Information