Application Process
All prospective students should speak with a Radiologic Technology faculty member before applying.
Admission Process
Applications are due by June 1 to be considered for fall admission that same year. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee acceptance.Application Requirements
- You must be TSIA complete before admission.
- Submit a Radiologic Technology Program Application and Checklist.
- Apply for admission to McLennan Community College.
Transfer Policy
MCC’s Radiologic Technology Program does not accept transfer students from outside radiography programs. This applies to students currently enrolled elsewhere and to students who were previously enrolled in another program. Our didactic and clinical components are closely connected, so transferring in would interfere with program goals and outcomes. To be considered for admission to the AAS in Radiologic Technology, you must complete the full application process and meet all requirements.
Admission Criteria
MEETING THE MINIMUM CRITERIA DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE.
Applicants are ranked and admitted using a two-stage system until the enrollment limit is reached.
Stage One: GPA/Curriculum Points
Applicants are scored based on the point system below. If two or more applicants tie, the higher GPA moves forward to Stage Two.
All applicants MUST complete the required 12-credit hours of prerequisite courses from the MCC Radiologic Technology degree plan curriculum.
Stage 1 Points System
Points are based on six categories: A + B + C + D + E + F + G
- GPA - GPA is based on the required 12 credit hours of prerequisite coursework and any already completed co-requisite coursework from the MCC Radiologic Technology academic curriculum. GPA × 10 points
- RADR Curriculum Co-requisite Course Completion – Although the following academic courses are not required for eligibility to apply, completing them before submitting a program application will help candidates earn additional points as specified below.
Courses Completed in the RADR Curriculum Course Points PSYC 2301 General Psychology or SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 8 points Language, Philosophy, & Cultural elective, or Creative Arts elective 8 points BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II 14 points - Anatomy & Physiology (grade of A or B required)
Anatomy & Physiology Points (grade of A or B required) Course A B BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 points 2 point BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 points 2 point Additional Points Earning Opportunities (optional)
- Completion of Medical Terminology – Must be a 2-credit hr. college-level course with a grade of B or better: Letter grade “A” = 10 points or Letter grade "B” = 5 points
- Prior U.S. Military Service (DD214) - Documented service with honorable discharge: 4 points
- Prior Degree Completion from an Accredited College – Bachelor or higher = 4 points or Associate degree = 2 points. Points applied for one degree; multiple degrees cannot be combined for additional points. Must include official transcript showing degree requirements are met/completed.
- Qualifying Healthcare Experience - Must be Board Certification or Registry. Certifications can include PCT, CNA, RRT, CRT, CMA, CPharmT, RN, LVN or other professional, patient-care certification that is verifiable directly with the registry or agency. = 4 points. Must include proof of current certification or credentials obtained from the primary source/agency.
Stage Two: Admission Interviews.
Top scorers from Stage One are invited to interview. Interviews typically occur in the third week of June. A panel of faculty and field experts conducts each interview using a set scoring process.
Important: Make sure your email, phone number, and mailing address are correct on your application. If you miss your interview notification due to wrong contact info, you forfeit your spot. No-shows also forfeit their opportunity.
If two or more applicants tie after interviews, the program uses these tiebreakers in order:
- Stage 1 score
- Highest earned GPA