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Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

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Fall 2025 Cohort

Applications for the Radiologic Technologist Program are now being accepted until Monday, March 31, 2025

The Radiologic Technologist Program at Youngstown State University (YSU) is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 cohort. The admissions process is outlined in three parts: general university admission, program-specific requirements, and the application process itself. Below are the detailed requirements for admission to the program:

PART I: GENERAL COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

The applicant must meet the requirements for general admission to Youngstown State University

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PART II: PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the Radiologic Technologist program, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Full Admission to YSU: All transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions at YSU.
  2. Age and Education Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent before the first day of class.  The transcript should be on file with the Admission’s Office  
  3. Good Academic Standing
    1. Current or former YSU students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at YSU.
    2. Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, including all prior coursework, CCP, and YREC.
  4. Course Prerequisites: Completion of high school algebra, chemistry or physical science, and biology (or their college equivalents) with a grade of C or higher within the past five years.
  5. High School GPA: A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is required for admission. If college coursework has been completed, the college GPA will be considered instead of the high school GPA.
  6. Writing Placement: Based on YSU's Writing Placement, the applicant should be eligible for English 1549 or 1550, unless they have completed Writing I with a grade of C or higher.
  7. Shadowing Requirement: Completion of 4 clock hours of shadowing a certified Radiologic Technologist in their daily work, with the shadowing document to be uploaded as a PDF file with the application.

Guidelines for Shadowing

  1. TEAS Test: The applicant must take the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) and submit official scores to YSU by March 27, 2025. How to send a transcript for TEAS to YSU
  2. Mandatory Information Session: Accepted students must attend the mandatory Radiologic Technology Information Session during the Spring 2025 semester.

Required Pre-requisite Course Work: 

  • If both high school and college science and math classes were taken, college courses will be prioritized.
  • The biology class must be human biology or anatomy and physiology.
     

Please note: All math and science coursework (high school or college) must have been successfully completed within the past five years. 

 

Required Testing: ATI TEAS 

  • A minimum overall TEAS score of 66% or higher is required.
  • Retakes: The TEAS test can be retaken twice within a 12-month period, with a 14-day waiting period between attempts.
  • TEAS scores are valid for two years. 

 

About the ATI TEAS Exam

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

For more information on taking the TEAS test, 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: purple-fish-7025


Need Help?

Refer to Directions to register for TEAS Prep for step-by-step instructions.

Part III: Application Process

  1. Applicants must submit an Online Request for Review (details on how to submit are provided below). The Review Process will be available beginning January 14, 2025.
  2. Only applicants who meet the program admission requirements will receive a link to apply to the program.
  3. After submitting the Request for Review, students will receive a response within 10 business days.  This will be sent to their YSU email address only.
  4. If a student accepts a slot in the program and fails to attend orientation or meet the program’s requirements, they must restart the application process. 


Checklist for Requesting a Review:

  • Before submitting a request for review, ensure the following are completed:
  • Fully admitted to YSU with student ID number.
  • Transcripts submitted to YSU. 
    Completed high school algebra, chemistry/physical science, and biology (or college equivalents) with a C or higher.
  • High school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • If needed, complete the Writing placement test at YSU or provide ACT/SAT scores.  https://ysu.edu/testing-center  
  • TEAS test taken, minimum score met, and scores submitted to YSU.
  • Copy of your “TEAS Test Score Sheet” to upload with your Request for Review. Please make sure to include the full report.
  • College GPA of 2.5 or higher (former or current YSU students must have a 2.5 GPA at YSU)
  • Acknowledge that submitting the request is for review and does not guarantee admission. 

 

DEADLINES:

The last day to submit a Request for Review is Thursday, March 27, 2025, 4:00PM est.

The last day to submit your Complete Application is Monday, March 31, 2025, 4:00PM est.

For more information about the program visit the official YSU Radiologic Technology webpage.

Request a Review