Application

        *    Applicants must be a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a knowledge base in science and mathematics. It is recommended that biology and a physics course be taken at either the high school or college level, as part of the educational preparation. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours applicable to the Associate Degree prior to the stated application deadline. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.80 at the college level is required for application.

          *    Deadline for completed applications is February 1st.

To be considered for acceptance into the Radiologic Technology/Radiographer Program at Washburn University, the following criteria must be completed:

1. If applying as an international student, apply to International Programs.
2. Radiographer Program Application. Submit this document first. Application and acceptance to Washburn University does not constitute application and acceptance to the Radiographer Program.
3. Letter of Intent, a written interview following stated guidelines.
4. Academic transcripts must be submitted directly to the Radiographer Program.
   • Unofficial transcripts will satisfy this requirement.
   • If you are currently enrolled at Washburn, go to my.washburn.edu to print your unofficial transcript and submit.
   • If enrolled at another college, you may go to the appropriate website to print your unofficial transcript for submission.
   • If neither of the above situations applies, contact the Registrar’s Office at the applicable college or university for an official transcript to be sent directly to the Radiographer Program.
   • If you have completed less than 24 credit hours of college at the time of application, submit both a high school transcript and college transcript to the Radiographer Program.
     
     
   Submit all transcripts to:
   Radiographer Program, Benton Hall, Room 107, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621.
   
   Transcripts of all coursework completed prior to February 1^st must be submitted as part of the application.
   
   
5. A college-level Anatomy course (minimum 3 credits) with a grade of "C" or better must be completed prior to entering the program. It is permissible to apply to the program prior to completion of this course. If accepted, anatomy must be completed prior to fall entry. Physiology may be completed prior to or during the program.
6. Two recommendations (forms enclosed). These forms should be completed by current or past instructors and/or current or past employers. Do not submit a recommendation from family or friends. It is your responsibility to follow-up regarding arrival of these documents.
7. Complete a four (4) hour morning diagnostic radiology shadow. See Shadowing Summary for more information. Contact a health facility directly for scheduling (See Shadowing Summary form enclosed). Schedule the shadow experience early; do not wait as each radiology facility can accommodate only a limited number of observers.  Upon completion of the shadow, give the Shadowing Interview form to the technologist in charge.  Following the shadow experience, the professionals you interact with will complete the Shadowing Interview (enclosed) and submit directly to the Radiographer program.
8. Upon completion of the radiology observation, prepare a written summary following the stated guidelines.
9. If you have previously applied for admission to the Radiographer Program, all of the following documents must be resubmitted following the 2013 application criteria:
   • Radiographer Program Application
   • Letter of Intent
   • Academic Transcript(s)
   • Two Recommendation Letters
   • Radiology Shadow
   • Shadow Summary
   • Shadow Interview
10. Primary deadline: Completed Radiographer Program application documents must be on file by February 1st. Faxed application documents cannot be accepted. Contact radiology faculty concerning late applications.
    • Selection to the program is based on Academic Record (grade point average and college level courses completed), Letter of Intent, Shadow completion and Summary, clinical site Shadow Interview, work and/or volunteer experience, and Recommendation Letters. All written application documents are evaluated and scored by the Radiographer Admission Committee.  Approximately 24 individuals will be offered student positions.
    •  Individuals applying for scholarships and financial aid should note the priority deadline of February 15^th for completed applications.  Applications are available through the Financial Aid Office in Morgan Hall. School of Applied Studies scholarship applications are available in BE 307 www.washburn.edu/sas/
    •  Upon graduation from the program, one is eligible to apply for the certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  See "Eligibility for Certification."

SEND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO THE RADIOGRAPHER PROGRAM.

THE PROGRAM WILL FORWARD OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

 Application documents may be hand-delivered or mailed to the address below:

 Radiographer Program, Benton Hall, Room 107, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, Ks 66621