Admission and Application Requirements

The program is based on a 24-month curriculum beginning the first Tuesday of September, after Labor Day. It is patterned after the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences adopted by the Joint Review Committee in Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the Radiography Curriculum by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

University Students interested should complete Radiologic Technology application form at the institution they are attending. The institution will submit the application, reference letters, transcripts, and other required documentation.
Carroll University:   Lucinda Glaser Phone:  (262) 524-7435 lglaser@carrollu.edu

Concordia University:  Lisa Reimer Phone: (262) 243-2172 Lisa.Reimer@CUW.edu

University of WI - LaCrosse:  Melissa Weege Phone: 608-785-6979 mweege@uwlax.edu

University of WI - Milwaukee:  Jayne Wisniewski Phone:  (414) 229-2230 wisniews@uwm.edu

University of WI - Oshkosh: Mallory Janquart Phone: (920) 424-0678 janquarm@uwosh.edu

University of WI - Parkside: Bryan Lewis Phone: (262) 595-2327 lewisb@uwp.edu

Community Students interested may submit an application as long as they have a previous bachelor or associate degree.  Those applicants with a strong math, science and healthcare background are given preference. Required prior coursework must include: 
Human anatomy and physiology (6-8 credits)
Written or oral communications (3 credits) 
College mathematics (3 credits)

Persons wishing to apply must submit the following information: 

1. School of Rad Application 2026
2. Transcripts from all colleges/universities
3. Personal statement explaining why the interest in becoming a radiologic technologist (500 words)
4. Total of 3 recommendation letters from instructors and/or employers

Application deadline is Feb. 1st of the year of application. 

The above information should be sent to:

Diane Wingenter - Program Director
Ascension - St. Joseph School of Radiologic Technology
5000 West Chambers Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
diane.wingenter@ascension.org
Phone: 414-874-6410

Physical requirements include the ability to lift forty pounds, reach a distance of 72 inches from the floor, see to adjust a computer monitor and hear a patient calling for assistance.  In addition, helpful personal characteristics include an above average blend of mental and physical aptitude, along with a scientific approach to problem solving to meet the challenges of the field of Radiography.

All applicants’ who have completed an application and who meet admission requirements by the application deadline of February 1st prior to admission are invited to an informational meeting. Attendance at 1 informational meeting is a required step in the application process. 

Informational Meeting Agenda includes: but is not limited to, program overview – length, hours of attendance, vacation, tuition and fees, financial aid, insurance, drug screen and criminal background checks, policies and procedures, didactic education, clinical education, radiation safety, registry examination, and what happens after graduation. Complete information in all of the above areas is sent to the applicants email one week prior the informational meeting.

Applicant Assessment Process

The admission process for the School of Radiologic Technology consists of two primary evaluation phases:

1. Part I: Application & Transcript Assessment
2. Part II: Personal Interview

Part I: Transcript & Application Assessment

Prerequisite Course Requirements

Note: A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or higher is required for all prerequisite coursework.

Point System for Core Prerequisites

Points are awarded based on the applicant's grade on the first attempt in the following courses 

(Grade Points: A = 3, B = 2, C = 1, D/F = 0):

1. Anatomy and Physiology I and II
2. Medical Terminology

Required General Education Prerequisites

Confirmed completion of the following general education coursework is mandatory

1. One Mathematics/Logical Reasoning Course
2. One Written/Oral Communication Course

Post-Secondary Academic Assessment

In addition to the core prerequisite courses, submitted post-secondary transcripts will be evaluated for relevant academic coursework across Science, Mathematics, Arts & Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Computing (e.g., Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology):

Work / Volunteer Assessment

Each year, based on the number of applicants and overall scores of the applicant cohort, a point value will be established as the minimum score to progress to the interview phase of admissions. If the minimum score for transcript and work history is not met for that year, the applicant will be sent a notification of denied admission for that application year.

Part II: Interview Process

A personal interview is mandatory for consideration of acceptance. Interviews are scheduled from February through March. On the day of the interview the applicant will be interviewed by faculty members. Following the interview, an interview assessment form will be completed, by each faculty member. 

The decision of the committee is based on information provided in the application, along with the personal interview. Factors considered are:

1. Candidate responses to interview questions

2. Knowledge of radiologic technology/radiography

3. Compliance with all application requirements

4. Communication skills and maturity

Applicants who have completed the prerequisite courses will have the total points from Part I and the average score from Part II assessed. Cohort selection will be made by choosing top scoring candidates.  Each year cohort size varies depending on the predicted graduation year job market.

Acceptance

All applicants are considered equally for admission regardless of age, race, creed, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, veteran status or handicap. The School of Radiologic Technology guarantees equal opportunity for all. 

As a condition of enrollment, the hospital requires all students to complete and pass a physical, urine drug screen and a background check. There is no charge for these conditions. The students make arrangements for these conditions through Associate Health.  Satisfactory results must be obtained within a 2 week time period of the start of the program or candidate may risk withdrawal of enrollment offer.  Positive drug test results will restrict otherwise qualified applicants from further enrollment consideration for a six month period of time, meaning after six months, they can re-apply for the following year. 

During July prior to enrollment, each student receives an informational letter reaffirming his or her acceptance, the first day of class, school dress requirements and is given book fee amounts. At this time the balance of book fees must be paid prior to the first day of class. Time tables for payments would be outlined in this letter. For community students, a monthly payment plan may be set up.

Upon successful completion, the graduate is awarded a certificate which qualifies him/her to complete the computer-based examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The title of Registered Technologist – Radiography R.T. (R) is bestowed upon those who pass this examination.