Prerequisites for Admission
- Applicant must have earned a High School Diploma or a GED
- Applicant must be enrolled in an approved university/college’s medical imaging sciences program such as Penn West-Clarion’s Medical Imaging Sciences Program; or must already have earned an associate degree or higher from another college or university prior to starting the program.
- Applicant must have a minimum college GPA of 2.5
Admissions Procedures
- Send all high school and college transcripts to program
- Complete application
- Have at least four references submitted using our specific forms
- Submit nonrefundable application fee of $50
- Students must be interviewed by program faculty
- Complete a job shadow at UPMC Jameson
After acceptance applicants, must complete the following before starting the program:
- Pass PA Child Abuse History (Act 33) at student’s expense
- Pass PA Criminal Record Check, also known as PATCH (Act 34) at student’s expense
- Pass FBI Fingerprint Criminal History (Act 73) at student’s expense
- Have physical and pass a drug screening. This must be administered by UPMC Jameson. There is no cost to student.
- Provide immunization records and agree to updated vaccinations if needed
- Accepted students must show proof of medical insurance
- Submit $250 nonrefundable tuition deposit
Policies and Additional Information
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy and purpose of UPMC School of Radiography to provide equal educational opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or marital, familial, or disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. UPMC is committed to taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in education setting.
