Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

Fall 2026 Cohort

Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort will be accepted from November 3, 2025 through February 2, 2026

You must request a review by Janurary 29, 2026 to determine if you are eligible to apply (see Step 3 below)

We encourage prospective applicants to review all admission steps and requirements in advance to prepare a strong application.

For questions, contact:

Lisa Galich, Program Director

lgalich@ysu.edu

STEP 1: Apply to Youngstown State University

Before you can apply to the Radiologic Technology program, you must:

Be fully admitted to YSU
Submit all official transcripts to the YSU Office of Admissions

Apply to YSU

STEP 2: Meet Program Admission Requirements

You must meet all the following criteria:

Academic Requirements
- Be 18 years or older with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 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)
- Required prerequisite coursework (completed within the last 5 years) with a grade of C or Higher:
  - Algebra
  - Biology (must be human biology or anatomy & physiology)
  - Chemistry or Physical Science
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 Writing I with a grade of C or higher
- YSU Testing Center
ATI TEAS Exam
- Minimum overall TEAS score: 66%
- Retakes: Allows up to twice per 12-month period, with a 14-day gap between attempts
- TEAS scores are valid for 2 years
- Official scores must be sent to YSU
- You will also upload your full score report when you request a review
  - How to send TEAS Scores
    - Sample TEAS Score Sheet
  - How to Download Your Score Sheet
Shadowing Requirement
- 4 hours of shadowing a certified Radiologic Technologist is required.
- The shadowing documentation will be uploaded with the full program application (only for students deemed eligible in Step 3)
  - Guidelines for Shadowing
  - Shadowing and Evaluation Form

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.

Step 3: Request a Review

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

Request period opens: November 3, 2025
Request deadline: January 29, 2026 - 4:00PM EST

Checklist: Before Requesting a Review

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
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

Step 4: Submit the 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: February 2, 2026 - 4:00PM EST

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