Prerequisites

Applicants are considered on a competitive basis each admission period. Students who wish to apply to the program must have completed both the general education requirements and program math and science prerequisites before entering the professional phase of the program. They must also be at least a college sophomore in good standing. Certain requirements may be waived for those applicants with a previous bachelor or associate of arts degrees.

View prerequisites in the university catalog.

Early admission

High school seniors and first-semester MU freshmen may be eligible to apply for early admission to the Radiography program.

Early Admission Eligibility

• Must be, at minimum, a high school senior but have no more than 30 credit hours of earned college credit
• Hold a current GPA of 3.75 AND have a minimum composite ACT of 26 / SAT of 1230

All selected Early Admission students will need to:

• Complete required pre-requisite and general education courses at the University of Missouri
• Maintain continuous enrollment (excluding summers) at the University of Missouri
• Maintain a cumulative GPA minimum of 3.30
• Achieve a minimum of B- in all prerequisite courses
• Must choose or change their major to Radiography – Pre Health Sciences – Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences during application to the University of Missouri
• Make an appointment with the program director, Dr. Carla Allen (AllenCar@health.missouri.edu), to discuss your interest and application.

Instructions

1. Complete the application form (https://forms.office.com/r/RtNkRkwNVL)
2. Email proof of your current GPA and ACT/ SAT score(s) to radsci@missouri.edu
3. Choose 2 people who will complete a recommendation form and get their contact information (the email will be used to send the recommendation form)

Minimum Program Admission Criteria

Minimum criteria for admission to the Radiography program:

• Acceptance by the University (transfer/returning students). View campus admission and transfer of credit policies.
• Earning C range or better grades in all remaining program prerequisite courses during initial enrollment in those courses.
• Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Successful completion of health, background and drug screenings.
• Validation of previous coursework through inspection of Official Transcripts (non-MU students).
• Initial eligibility for ARRT Certification including the ARRT’s Ethics Requirements
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment to function in a broad variety of clinical situations with a diverse patient population as described in the Essential Functional Ability Requirements.

How to apply

All materials must be received by the Radiography Admissions Committee on or before Dec. 1.

1. Meet with an Advisor
   • It’s advisable to meet with a College of Health Sciences advisor first to check your eligibility for acceptance before proceeding with the application.
2. Read the Applicant Information for information on the application, recommendation, observations, courses and the Letter to the Admissions Committee.
3. Application Process
   • The application process is a combination of forms online and forms to email.
     • Online Application Form
       1. Complete all pages of the Radiography Application to the best of your ability. Please be aware of spelling or other errors. The application form will need the following information:
          • Personal Information
          • Academic Background
          • Experience (employment, volunteer, previous academic information, organization memberships, current or past licensures, awards, etc)
          • Reference / Recommendations
          • Observations or job shadowing (optional) including facility information, dates, and a description of your experience
          • Final Statements
            • Confirm your understanding of the Eligibility for ARRT Certification as listed in Application Information.
            • Confirm your understanding and ability to meet the Essential Requirements (Technical Standards) as listed in the Application Information.
       2. Provide contact information for your two recommenders.
          • Choose two people who are capable of assessing your work and potential to pursue an academic degree. References should include people from at least 2 different categories:
            • Supervisor / employer
            • College professor / TA
            • High School Teacher
            • Organizational Leader or Advisor (e.g. Scout Leader, FBLA advisor, etc.)
            • Athletic Coach
            • Other who has supervised you in a work or academic setting
            • References should not include relatives, family friends or neighbors
          • If these chosen people are willing to complete a recommendation form for you, enter their information in the application form and they should receive an email with the recommendation form information.
4. Remaining Application Materials
   • Read the Application Information and follow the instructions carefully. All materials should be found in the shared online folder at https://mailmissouri my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/koehna_umsystem_edu/Eso1X0DcyNpJuLmZQlcrVuc Bc28_WSOzxmLUHh1JGbaFNg?e=7vDIf9. If this link does not work, please email radsci@missouri.edu.
     • Submit the Radiography Application prior to emailing the remaining materials to the admissions committee.
     • Radiography Application Checklist. This checklist may be used as a convenient way to track your packet materials. This does not need to turned in.
     • Letter to the Admissions Committee. Create a letter to support your application materials following the information listed in the Radiography Application Information under Letter of Admissions Committee Instructions.
       • This should be submitted in a Word, text or PDF file. We are unable to view Mac “.pages” files.
       • Attach this file along with the Observation form(s) and the academic course list to an email and email it to radsci@missouri.edu.
     • Academic Course List.
       • List past, current and future course information and submit in an email to radsci@missouri.edu along with your Letter to the Admissions Committee.
5. Application Fee. Submit the $40.00 Radiography Program application fee. If financial circumstances prevent you from being able to pay the $40.00 application fee, please reach out to the Radiography Program Director.
   • Check or Money Order should be made out to University of Missouri.
   • Include applicant name and degree program in notes.
   • Cash must be exact change. Do not send cash via mail. Make an appointment to drop off cash payment in an envelope with your contact information.
   • Credit/debit card payments may be made via Touchnet.
     • Select RS Application Fee (On-Campus)
6. Email all requested application materials as attachments in an email to radsci@missouri.edu.

All application materials are due no later than Dec. 1.

It is highly advisable to schedule an appointment with an advisor in CHS Student Services to check your acceptance eligibility prior to submitting an application. The program director is also available to answer any questions you may have, and appointments can be scheduled as needed.

Ethics disclosure

Full disclosure of any ticket, citation, summons, arrest, charges or convictions for a misdemeanor or felony is required on the application to the professional phase of the program. Individuals who have been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony must pre-apply to the ARRT. Written preapproval to take the examination must be attached to the program application by the application deadline. Contact the Program Director for preapproval information well in advance of the program application deadline. Written preapproval may take up to 12 weeks to complete.

International Students English Language Requirements

English language proficiency is required of every applicant whose native language is not
English.

Applicant evaluation and communication

Achievement of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Seats are limited, and we seek to admit the best qualified. The Admissions Committee employs a holistic review process, considering the “whole” applicant. It takes into consideration the applicants’ experiences, attributes and academic metrics as well as the value the applicant would contribute to the learning, clinical and professional environments. In selecting candidates for the MU Radiography program, we consider:

• Overall/Cumulative GPA
• Cumulative GPA in program prerequisite courses
• Number of prerequisite courses completed at time of application
• Recommendations
• Written communication skills as demonstrated in the letter to the admissions committee
• Motivation for the profession as demonstrated in the essay or letter to the admission committee as well as the interview
• Realistic expectations of the program and profession as demonstrated in the letter to the admission committee, any optional observation or job shadowing hours completed, as well as the interview
• Professionalism
• Application Quality
• Oral communication skills as demonstrated in the interview
• Overall candidate impression

The information considered in the selection process is directly related to the program’s Mission, Vision and Goals (see above). The information listed above is the only information that is considered during the selection process. Every effort is made to ensure that the selection process is fair and equitable to all applicants. Interviews and letters will be evaluated and scored by the admissions committee. The selection process strives to achieve a well-rounded assessment of the student as a whole. The number of classes completed is just as important as the grades in those classes. Motivation for the profession is just as important as GPA. While the interview and essay are important, they are somewhat less important than grades in the prerequisite classes and the proportion of prerequisite classes completed.

Following the interviews, a class of students will be identified. The accepted applicants, those on
a temporary waiting list and those not accepted will be notified by email within one month of the
interviews. The class selected will enter the program when the MU summer semester begins in
June. View MU academic calendar.