Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

STEP 1: GENERAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

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

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.
• 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:

• How to send TEAS Scores
• Sample TEAS Score Sheet
• How to Download Your Score Sheet

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: purple-fish-7025

Need Help? 

Refer to Directions to Register for the TEAS Prep

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: February 2, 2026 - 4:00PM EST
   

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

Resources

• Apply to YSU
• YSU Testing Center
• Study.com - Free TEAS Prep (Classroom Code: purple-fish-7025)
• Program Homepage