Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

The successful applicant for admission to the associate of science program must meet the general college requirements for admission to Mercy College and the criteria listed below. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a professional program. Upon being granted general College admissions, students may enroll in Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) courses in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students are encouraged to take LAS courses at Mercy College to meet any unmet program requirements below: 

1. Demonstrate completion of one year of high school or one semester of college-level coursework with a grade of at least a 2.0 ("C" not "C-") on a 4.0 scale in each of these required courses:
   1. Algebra I
   2. Algebra II
   3. Biology
       
2. High School Students:
   1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.7.

   2. Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or higher.

3. Transfer Students:
   1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the last college attended (minimum of nine (9) credits), and

   2. Complete nine (9) college credit hours specific to the Mercy College ASRT curriculum, achieve a grade of “C” or higher (not “C-”) in each course.

4.  Provide documentation of an eight-hour observation in a radiology department is required once the application and transcripts are received and it is determined the applicant meets the admission/academic requirements. The program chair reviews completed files and sends information and forms for the observation experience. The observation must be completed prior to the applicant being scheduled for an interview.

5. Achieve an interview score of 80% or higher with the Selection Committee. This interview is scheduled when all other admission requirements have been met.  Interviews are conducted between December 1 and February 28.

Admission into this program is on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission into this program. Admission into Mercy College also does not guarantee admission into this program. Applicants are selected for the Radiologic Technology program according to a point system encompassing all the admission criteria.  Early application is encouraged. After the enrollment class is full, students qualified for admission will be placed on an alternate list. Students from the alternate list will be added to the summer enrollment class on a space available basis. Students who are not admitted into the program may re-apply to the program for the following year. Students may find it helpful to complete liberal arts and sciences courses at Mercy College prior to program admission. All Radiologic Technology courses are taught in the daytime only. 

Note - Eligibility for registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) following graduation may be restricted if a person has been convicted of a felony or has an abuse record. Students with questions should contact the ARRT (651-687-0048) to inquire about eligibility prior to beginning classes in the ASRT Degree program.  Students should also contact the Admissions Department prior to admission if their eligibility is in question.