Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

Fall 2026 Cohort

Now Accepting Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort at YSU Steubenville

Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort at the YSU Main Campus are now closed.

We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 YSU Steubenville Cohort now through June 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EST). The number of available seats will be determined based on clinical placement capacity.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review all admission steps and requirements in advance to ensure they are well prepared to submit a competitive application.

For questions, contact:

Lisa Galich, Program Director

lgalich@ysu.edu

STEP 1: GENERAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Before you can apply to the Radiologic Technology program, you must be fully admitted to Youngstown State University.

Apply to YSU

STEP 2: PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

You must meet all the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

General Eligibility

Be 18 years or older with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent before the first day that classes begin in August.
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
If college coursework has been completed, your college GPA will be used instead
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (applies to current/former YSU students and transfer students, including CCP and YREC coursework)

Prerequisite Coursework

(Must be completed within the last 5 years with a grade of C or higher)

Algebra (High School) or any college-level math course
Biology (Human Biology or Anatomy & Physiology)
Chemistry or Physical Science

Notes:

If both high school and college science/math courses have been taken, college courses will be prioritized.
High school courses may be used if they are within the 5-year window.
If high school courses are older than 5 years, the prerequisites must be completed at the college level before applying.

Writing Placement

You must meet one of the following:

Be eligible to enroll in ENGL 1549 or 1550 based on YSU’s writing placement, OR
Have completed college-level Writing I with a grade of C or higher

Shadowing Requirement

4 hours of shadowing a certified Radiologic Technologist at a hospital is required
Documentation must be uploaded with the full program application (only for students deemed eligible in Step 3)
Guidelines for Shadowing
Shadowing and Evaluation Form

Testing Requirements (YSU Testing Center)

ATI TEAS Exam

Minimum overall score required: 66%
Program Selection Note: For the Radiologic Technology program, both the overall score and the Math and Science sub scores are reviewed as part of the competitive selection process. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee selection. Successful applicants typically earn higher scores, especially in Math and Science.
To be competitive, applicants are encouraged to aim well above the minimum in all areas, especially Math and Science.
Important: TEAS exam results may take up to four (4) business days to be released. We are unable to accept preliminary or unofficial score reports. Please schedule your TEAS exam early to allow sufficient time to receive and submit your official results by the Request for Review deadline.
Retakes: Up to 2 times per 12-month period (14 days between attempts)
Score validity: 2 years
Submission:
- Official scores must be sent directly to YSU
- Upload your full score report when you request a review

Helpful Links:

About the ATI TEAS Exam

The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a standardized test designed to assess a student’s readiness for health science programs. The exam evaluates basic academic skills in the following areas: Reading, Math, Science, and English & Language Usage.

For complete instructions on registering for and taking the TEAS test, please go to TEAS Exam

Free TEAS Test Prep

You can access free TEAS test prep through Study.com.

Note: You will need to create a Study.com account before accessing the materials
Classroom Code: slate-rabbit-8037

Need Help?

Refer to Directions to Register for the TEAS Prep

STEP 3: REQUEST A REVIEW

Before submitting your application, you must request a review to determine eligibility.

Request period opens: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Request deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EST)

Before Requesting a Review Checklist

Please confirm that you:

Have been fully admitted to YSU and have a student ID number
Have submitted all official transcripts to YSU
Have completed required high school or college-level prerequisites with a grade C or higher
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0, or qualifying college GPA
Have met writing placement requirements
Have taken the TEAS exam with a score of 66% or higher
Have uploaded your full TEAS score report with your Request for Review
- Official TEAS test results must be uploaded with your request. Preliminary or unofficial scores will not be accepted.
- Final TEAS results are available 4 days after testing, so please plan accordingly.
Understand that a Request for Review does not guarantee admission

After your request is submitted, you will receive an email at your YSU email address within 10 business days.

Request a Review - YSU Main Request a Review - YSU Steubenville

STEP 4: SUBMIT FULL APPLICATION (if eligible)

Only students who meet all admission requirements and are approved through the review process will receive a link to submit the full application.

Application submission deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 4:00PM EST

Post Acceptance Contact Information
Program Director: Lisa Galich | lgalich@ysu.edu

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