Admissions Overveiw
Admission to the University of the District of Columbia does not guarantee admission to the professional phase of the program. Upon successful completion of pre-professional courses, prospective candidates must apply to the program, be interviewed by the program faculty, and be accepted into the program. This process takes place once a year, and begins in the spring semester of each academic year. Successful candidates must provide evidence of criminal background checks and clearance, provide evidence of health clearance, and complete a pre-clinical orientation.
Note: The Medical Radiography Program is accredited for a maximum of 42 students in the professional phase; therefore, the program will not exceed 20 students in the first-year professional phase per academic year. Program acceptance is prioritized as follows:
Current UDC Student: An applicant who enrolls and completes all pre-requisite courses as medical radiography majors a the University of the District of Columbia;
Intra-University Transfer Student: An applicant who is currently enrolled at UDC but who wishes to transfer from another major to Medical Radiography with at least one academic semester prior to completion of all pre-requisite courses; and
Extra-University Transfer Student: An applicant who transfers from another institution. This applicant must meet all pre-requisite requirements, including the one semester of enrollment as identified under the classification of Intra-University Transfer student.
Accreditation & Credentialing
The University of the District of Columbia Medical Radiography program is accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology
20 Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL. 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
All program-related academic and clinical education activities take place during a forty- (40) hour week schedule for twenty (20) months. Candidates who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Radiography; and are eligible to take the certification board examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Academic Information Admission
Admission Policy
The annual application process begins in the spring of each year. Applicants applying for acceptance in the program are also notified in the spring of each year. The Medical Radiography Program begins in the fall of each year.
To be considered for admission to the program, all candidates must:
Submit an application to the program.
The application is reviewed by the Medical Radiography faculty.
If the application meets all admission requirements, the candidate is invited to be interviewed by the Medical Radiography faculty.
Complete all prerequisite requirements prior to the fall semester in which admission is being sought with a “C” grade or better.
Complete all general education pre-requisites at least one academic semester prior to the application process.
Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale if transferring from another program of study or another institution.
Mandatory attendance at the pre-clinical orientation session.
Be 18 years-old to qualify for a clinical education assignment.
Students transferring from other institutions are accepted based on clinical space availability. All courses transferred or utilized for re-entry must have been completed within the last five years of the application date and acceptance into the program.
Application packages are available the third week of January each year from Building 44, Room 200-23, the Medical Radiography Program office. Office hours are posted on the door of the Medical Radiography’s office.
Application packages must be returned to the Medical Radiography Program office not later than the second week of February each year. Office hours are posted on the door of the Medical Radiography’s office.
Application packages that are not complete and are returned without all supporting documents by the established deadline will not be considered.
Completion of the application, obtaining supporting documents, and assuring timely delivery by the established deadlines are the responsibilities of the applicant.
Applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted in writing for an interview date, time, and place.
A physical exam is required of all applicants after admission into the program.
Final acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program is contingent upon passing the physical exam, criminal background check clearance, and meeting the ARRT Standards of Ethics requirements.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires the disclosure of all misdemeanor and felony convictions for all applicants for certification in radiography. Individuals considering enrollment in medical radiography should contact the ARRT in advance to learn whether a previous conviction will disallow certification to practice radiography. The ARRT website is: www.arrt.org
Application Checklist
Before delivering your application package, be certain that all of the following items are included:
A completed, signed and dated application
An autobiographical sketch (3-5 typewritten pages – approximately 1,000 -1,500 words)
The autobiographical sketch must be double-spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman
A statement of reason for career/professional choice must be included and written by the applicant)
Two letters of professional recommendation in a sealed and signed envelope (signature must be inscribed across the back of envelope) must be included.