How many transfer students do you take each year?
It depends on the number of first-year students we have that year. Any first-time, first-year student who comes to Avila and declares Radiologic Science as their major will automatically get a spot in the program beginning during their junior year. We take 24 students per class, so the number left for transfers depends on the number of first-year students, and varies each class.

Do I get to choose my home base hospital?
Although we listen to student concerns or requests, the Radiologic Science Faculty decides which students are placed at each hospital.

What do I need to do to get into the program if I am currently at another school?
You need to apply to the major. We will send you an application that has all of the requirements and criteria you need, with due dates and other information.

When are the applications available?
We begin sending out applications in October. You need to call one of the Radiologic Science Faculty, or the Science and Health Office Manager and provide your name and address.

What if I apply as a transfer student? How do I know if I get in the program?
After the application deadline date we will call all of the applicants to schedule an interview. This usually occurs in late February and early March. After we have completed the interviews we will notify all applicants of their status. You will receive this notification in plenty of time to register for summer and/or fall classes.

What if I don’t get in?
If you don’t receive a letter saying that you have been accepted into the program, you may receive one that says you are on a waiting list. This means that if one of the students who did get into the program does not meet the criteria at the end of the fall semester prior to beginning the program, they will lose their spot and be replaced by the first name on the waiting list. We usually have ten names on the waiting list.

What are my chances of getting in if I am on the waiting list?
There is no way to be sure when and if we take any names off of the waiting list. Most years we have taken names off, and one year we took all names off and put those students into the program. Although that is a rare occurrence, it can happen.

What happens if I am on the waiting list and don’t get in?
If you don’t get in after being placed on the waiting list you will automatically be in the class beginning the following year, provided you still meet the criteria.

What are the criteria for being accepted into the major?
You can find that information on our website.

Are there classes in the evenings?
There are no Radiology classes in the evenings. You may, however, choose to take a required course that is offered in the evening.

Can I work and still be in the program?
The program will take up most of your time Monday through Friday, 7:30-4:00. Most students do have jobs that work around those hours.

What is the percentage of students employed in the field after graduation?
For the past seven years, 100% of our students who wanted jobs were able to find employment.

Are there scholarships available?
There are limited scholarships available in some of the hospitals. The Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists also offers a student scholarship for which you may apply. The program itself does not offer scholarships.