The admission process is competitive. Completion of the admission requirements does not guarantee selection for admission into this program.

The information given here is for general guidance only.   Prospective applicants are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor to ensure application procedure is followed.

How to Apply

All application materials including CPR verification, official transcripts from universities outside the UA system, immunization verification, and observation certification must be submitted to the Program Assistant no later than May 15th. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Students seeking admission to the Radiologic Technology must:

1. Be admitted as a degree-seeking student at the University of Alaska Anchorage.  Students must apply to UAA as a pre-Radiologic Technology major by November 1^st of the year prior to application to the Radiology Program.  This will ensure that transcripts are correctly evaluated by the University. 
2. Have completed or will complete all the prerequisite courses by the May 15^th deadline with a grade ‘C’ or better.  (Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology I, and Anatomy & Physiology II) 
3. Have a cumulative GPA equal to or above 3.0 (including UA GPA and additional College GPAs)
4. Complete General Education Requirements for the AAS Program (optional)  Applicants completing some or all general education requirements or those applicants with prior bachelor’s or associate’s degrees will receive additional points in the application review process. 
5. Submit a complete application (IN THE ORDER THEY APPEAR BELOW) by the May 15th deadline to include the following:

If an applicant does not fulfill either of the first three requirements, the application will not be considered.  Furthermore, if any section of the application is not complete or is omitted, the application will be considered incomplete and it will not be reviewed. 

Click HERE to review detailed information about the above listed items in our Application Instructions.

Advising and Other Information

For basic academic, career counseling or general information on Radiologic Technology, contact the CTC Academic and Career Advising office at 907-786-6480. For more in depth advising questions, please contact the AHS Student Success Coordinator at 786-4894 or the Medical Imaging Sciences program assistant at 907-786-6940 or email Program Assistant.

Review of Applications

Selection of candidates is based on review of the paper application and an interview.   Applications are initially reviewed to determine whether they meet the 3 required criteria:  admissions to UAA, completion of all prerequisite courses with a ‘C’ or better, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  If an applicant does not fulfill these three requirements, it will not be considered.  Furthermore, if any section of the application is not complete or is omitted, the application will be considered incomplete and it will not be reviewed. 

The paper application is graded using a point system using information from the applicants cumulative GPA prerequisite GPA, completion of general education requirements, completion of clinical observations, and essays.  Top tier candidates are offered an interview. 

Interviews

Selected applicants will be interviewed by a panel of seven to ten imaging professionals from the university and the community. The applicant must personally appear to the panel in Anchorage or Fairbanks for their interview.   Arrangements will be made for a video conference interview in Ketchikan, Juneau, Bethel, and Kenai.  Students who are absolutely unable to attend an interview in person may arrange for a phone interview. Please contact the program assistant.

Acceptance Notification

Students will be sent a letter or email of acceptance.  The entire application process from the May 15^th deadline takes approximately six (6) weeks.  If you are accepted to the Radiologic Technology Program:

• You must provide a FBI criminal background check provided by the program during orientation (required prior to clinical assignment); 
• and you must provide proof of medical insurance.

Additional Recommendations

• Apply to UAA as a degree seeking student as soon as possible.  Deadlines for Fall and Spring Admission are July 1^st and November 1^st respectively.
• After applying for admission to UAA, Submit transcripts as soon as possible to allow time to evaluate transfer credits.
• Request official transcripts from other colleges and universities early for inclusion in the application packet; processing times vary from school to school.
• Complete some, if not all general education requirements prior to apply to the Radiologic Technology Program.