RS Admission Requirements

Openings are limited primarily due to limited available clinical education centers. As a result, a means of selecting those students with the greatest potential for success is necessary. Preference is given to Idaho residents. Students should access our website in early January to download the application.

In addition please note that we do require official ISU transcripts and all other official college transcripts be sent to the mailing address below. Electronic copies of official transcripts may be sent from a university's Registrar office, Parchment, or the National Student ClearingHouse directly to alyssaholt@isu.edu. No copies of transcripts submitted by applicants will be accepted. Completed applications and the nonrefundable application fee should be mailed or brought into our office by May 15 of the year you plan to apply. 

Transcripts can be mailed to: 

ATTN: Radiographic Science

Idaho State University

921 South 8th Avenue STOP 8002

Pocatello, Idaho, 83209

Have you ever (for ANY reason) been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) may prohibit you from taking the certification examination if you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. You should contact the ARRT to establish your eligibility if you have any doubt. (ARRT, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN 55120-1155, Phone: (651) 687-0048). Minor traffic violations do not need to be reported unless they involve a DUI.

Admission Criteria

A minimum grade of "C-" is required in all General Education Objectives and Program Requirement courses.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Options for objectives 4, 6, and 9 can be found here: General Education Objectives. Foreign Language courses will be weighted at 3 credits for point assignment.

No student will be selected for program admission that has not completed RS 1105, MATH 1143, PHYS 1100, BIOL 1101, BIOL 2227, BIOL 2228 and their respective labs prior to the commencement of professional course work, regardless of a student's total accumulated points. 

Students should NOT apply to the program if they are missing more than four courses.

Detailed point assignment information can be found here: RS Point Assignment

Deadlines

The admission procedures must be completed and received by the Radiographic Science Program by May 15 of the year the student is seeking admission. If the 15 falls on a weekend the application must be received by the Friday preceding the deadline date. Classes begin in the fall semester. A completed application consists of four (4) items as follows: 1) Admission to Idaho State University. 2) Completed application form for the Radiographic Science Program. 3) Official college transcripts of ALL college coursework completed up to the time of application, must be sent directly to the Radiographic Science Program. 4) A nonrefundable application fee ($100), made payable to the Radiographic Science Program.

Notification of Acceptance

Students will be tentatively informed by June 15 of their admission status. Notification will be sooner if possible. In order to guarantee a seat in the program, the student is required to submit a deposit of $250 by July 1. The deposit is nonrefundable; however, it will be applied to the student's instructional fees for the Fall semester. This fee is separate from the application fee, which is not applied to the student's instructional fees.

Clinical Assignments

Assignment to affiliated hospital radiology departments for clinical education is done by Radiographic Science faculty. You may be assigned to any clinical affiliate associated with the Radiographic Science Program.

Background Checks/Drug Testing

Students must pass a background check and drug testing prior to clinical attendance. If a student does not pass, their position will be forfeited in the program.