To apply for our radiography program, you must have a high school diploma or GED. You need to have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in both high school and college. A 3.0 GPA is highly recommended.
You must also have completed college prerequisite courses with a 2.0 GPA in each course. College prerequisites need to be completed within the spring semester of your radiography program enrollment year.
We must receive your official transcripts of a completed medical terminology course by the first day of our program. You should also have completed a minimum of three hours of imaging department observation, if available.
You also need to either have an associate’s degree or higher, or be eligible to receive an associate’s degree or higher upon completion of the program.
Transfer credits
We’ll review credits and clock hours from other accredited institutions and determine whether they’re transferrable to our program. You’re required to successfully complete all program courses. Our program is non-credit granting.
You must also have the following prerequisite courses from a regionally accredited college:
- Mathematical Logical Reasoning: “College Algebra” course or higher (three-credit college course minimum), 2.0 GPA
- Written/Oral Communication: three-credit college course minimum, 2.0 GPA
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I: three lecture hours with laboratory (four-credit college course minimum), 2.0 GPA
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II: three lecture hours with laboratory (four-credit college course minimum), 2.0 GPA
- Medical Terminology: one-credit course minimum or certificate, 2.0 GPA
The Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II courses must be completed at the same institution.
Application requirements
We accept applications for our program until Jan. 31 for the class starting in August. You must ensure that we receive all required materials on or before the deadline. Information received after the Jan. 31 deadline will not be considered for that year’s enrollment.
We consider your application complete once we’ve received following information:
- $35 dollar nonrefundable application fee
- completed application form, which includes the observation form
- official transcripts from all high schools and colleges listed on your application
- three completed reference evaluation forms
- professional career statement
Completed applications are valid for one year.
Application process
Our radiography program uses an admission committee to select students. The committee uses a point system to evaluate applications. It’s based on cumulative GPA, college course work, your work-related experience, personal and volunteer experiences and your professional statement essay.
If you’re selected, you’ll need to complete an interview. You’ll be notified by email of your final status (admitted, alternate or not accepted) by May 1. All selections are made by our admission committee. New classes begin the third week of August.
Post-acceptance/pre-enrollment
After you’re accepted, all remaining requirements must be complete prior to your enrollment, including:
- receipt of all official transcripts
- maintenance of college GPA average at or above 2.5
- prerequisite course GPA at or above 2.0
- submission of a nonrefundable $100 acceptance fee
- valid two-year health care provider CPR certification. You can make arrangements through the program to complete this requirement post-enrollment.
- receipt of official transcripts of completed prerequisite requirements with appropriate GPA
- professional liability insurance. Our radiography program at WellSpan York Hospital will provide liability insurance for students. The limits of the policy shall be a minimum of $1,000,000 per claim and an aggregate of $3,000,000 per occurrence. This policy will remain in effect for the duration of the program.
Transportation
You’re responsible for your own transportation to campus and all program functions. Some activities may take place on our other hospital campuses.
Program withdrawal
You can withdraw your application at any time. If you withdraw, you may reapply to the program at a later date.
Basic requirements
You must meet several physical requirements for our program, including:
- use of hearing, vision and touch
- ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
- physical ability to perform all tasks in the workplace
- ability to comprehend, calculate, reason, analyze and apply information
- professional demeanor and behavior
Additionally, you’ll need to have a pre-placement health screening. The screening includes purified protein derivative (PPD) testing, color-blindness test, a health history, immunization review and a urine drug screen.
You’ll also need to undergo a criminal background check prior to being admitted to the program. A student who fails the drug screen or criminal background check will not be allowed to enter the program.
We’re a tobacco-free workplace, and you’ll have nicotine testing as part of the drug screen. You’ll be responsible for the cost of background checks and drug screening.
Our nondiscrimination admission policy
No one will be denied admission into our program on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religious preference or marital status.
Tuition expenses
Application fee
Our program has a $35 application fee, which must be submitted with your application.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for our program is $21,000.
Textbooks
You may need to purchase textbooks for use during the year. Textbook purchases may be around $1,500 for the program.
Uniforms
You’ll need to wear scrub uniforms in clinical areas. We’ll provide you with additional guidelines for attire.
Financial assistance
Our radiography program doesn’t participate in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs, and federal financial aid is not available. Awards, scholarships and loans may be available through professional organizations, such as academic fraternities and sororities and rotary clubs, for qualified students. You’re responsible for satisfying tuition and other fees associated with the educational program.
Medical insurance
While participating in our program, you’re not considered a WellSpan employee for health insurance. You must have your own health insurance to cover any necessary medical expenses during the year.
If you’re not a resident from the York area, our Thomas Hart Family Medicine practice is available if you need health care services. You’re responsible for paying any fees related to services provided by the family medicine practice.
