Admission Requirements

The Radiography program uses a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Admissions Office staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program. The Radiography program admits students once per year at the beginning of Fall Semester. Prospective students may gain admission to the college initially as Healthcare Science program students/applicants to Radiography in order to complete any learning support classes and required general education and health core classes.

Applicants must submit all required documentation to the Admissions Office by June 1 to receive consideration in the selection process. Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the college as of the application deadline will not be considered for admission. Applicants not selected for the program may reapply during subsequent admission intake periods. There is no waiting list between intake periods; applicants must complete the application process for each attempt for entry into the Radiography program. Applicants must complete the following steps by the June 1 application deadline:

• Submit a completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
• Provide proof of legal presence in the United States.
• Submit official transcripts showing that applicants earned a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted. Students transferring from other colleges will not be required to submit high school transcripts if they complete a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter credit hours of study at one or more colleges.
• Electronically submit the Intent to Enroll form. Follow this link to submit:  INTENT Form.
• After June 1, 2014, students will be required to submit scores from the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) that are less than five years old as of the application deadline.  Students who take the TEAS V at another college or at a testing center must submit official scores to the Testing Center at Athens Technical College.  Information about submitting official scores is on the college website.
• After June 1, 2014, SAT test scores will not be required for admission to the Radiography program.

• Satisfactorily complete college algebra (MATH 1111) and anatomy and physiology I and II (BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, and BIOL 2114L). Applicants transferring from other colleges must confirm the transferability of credit for these courses with the college's director of registration and records.

After June 1, the Selection Committee will review the applicants' records. They will invite a list of applicants to complete the following steps:

• Participate in personal interviews with program faculty.
• Attend a mandatory pre-admission information session. Failure to attend or to make alternate arrangements to obtain necessary information will result in the forfeiture of admission to the program.
• Attend a mandatory observation day and a clinical orientation session (if selected).

Prior to beginning the clinical phase of the program, applicants must:

• Meet the technical standards of the program (as provided by the Admissions Office).
• Accept the policies of the program.
• Provide the clinical coordinator with completed health and immunization records.
• Submit verification of malpractice insurance (see Malpractice Insurance).
• Submit a signed document acknowledging that the commission of a felony before or during their enrollment in this program may prevent graduates from taking the certification exam to become radiographers.  Blank documents are available on the college website.
• Students will be required to complete drug testing and background checks at their own expense prior to participating in internships, practicums, or clinical activities. (see Drug Testing/Background Checks). Directions for contacting approved providers will be given to the student after acceptance to the Program.