Avila University - Radiologic Science

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Admission

Students are accepted into the Radiologic Science major by decision of the department faculty based on the criteria for admission and the number of positions available after admission to the university. All students must satisfactorily pass drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and a physical examination.

If you wish to be considered for next year’s class you will need to be first accepted to the university and submit the major application by the deadline. Applicants will not be eligible for an interview until they have received a letter of acceptance from Avila.

Full-time, first-time first-year students*
Admission criteria are as follows:

1.	Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above

2.	A “C” or better in all of the required prerequisite courses for the major

3.	Minimum of 45 anticipated credit hours prior to the start of the major

4.	Required observation in a Radiology Department, documented by a 1-page typed essay about the experience, including information about the hospital and contact person

5.	Required prerequisite courses may be only repeated once for a “C”

*First-year, first-time, students who declare Radiologic Science as their major by March 1 of the current year, and who meet the criteria, will be admitted to the major according to the four-year plan. Students who began at Avila as first year, first time students who change their major to Radiologic Science after March 1 of the current year will not be guaranteed a position in the program according to the four-year plan. These students may have to wait one year until the next class begins.

To request an application for the Radiologic Science major you may contact the department at 816-501-3624.

Transfer Students **
Admission criteria are as follows:

1.	Completed Radiologic Science Major Application by deadline

2.	Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above

3.	A “C” or better in all of the required prerequisite courses for the major

4.	Minimum of 45 anticipated credit hours prior to the start of the major

5.	Enrolled student during fall semester prior to start of the major

6.	Required observation in a Radiology Department, documented by a 1-page typed essay about the experience, including information about the hospital and contact person

7.	Required prerequisite courses may be only repeated once for a “C”

Additional considerations for transfer students: Number of credit hours taken at Avila University Number of prerequisite courses repeated for a “C” or better On-campus interview GPA Number of required prerequisite courses remaining prior to fall semester

**Transfer students are not guaranteed automatic acceptance after meeting the criteria. The number of positions available are calculated after the first-time, full-time first-year students have been admitted to the major.