RT Program Details: Admission Requirements, Process & Procedure

Admission to the radiography program is selective and interested individuals must follow the application procedure as listed below. In order to be considered for the program, the following minimal prerequisites must be met:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or better (either at the high school level or college level):
    • Algebra I
    • Algebra II
    • Geometry
    • Biology

All pre-requisite coursework listed above must have been completed within the last 10 years.

Admission Process

  • Download our application form
  • Individuals interested in the radiography program must complete and submit the following no later than December 1st for admission consideration into the program the following September:
    • Signed, original application form with fee;
    • Official transcripts (in a sealed envelope received directly from the institution);
      • High school or GED documentation
      • College, if applicable
      • Technical school, if applicable
    • Two completed online 360° Skill Survey recommendations (a link for the recommendations will be emailed to applicants upon receipt of completed application and transcripts)

For interested international applicants, the official high school transcript and a detailed U.S. equivalency course evaluation must be submitted detailing the completion of the minimum program prerequisites.

  • Educational Credential Evaluators
    414-289-3400
  • Global Education Group, Inc.
    305-534-8745
  • World Education Services
    212-966-6311

Mailing Address to Send Application and Transcripts to:

Victoria Seidner
HUP – Radiology – RT Education
3400 Spruce Street, Basement Donner Bldg.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Penn Medicine (HUP) Radiography Program is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300 / email: mail@jrcert.org

Admission Procedure

The application is reviewed by the Program Director or designated person for completeness. The applicant will be contacted, in writing, concerning the status of the application (complete or incomplete).

Applicants with completed applications by December 1st will be instructed, in writing, how to arrange to schedule and take the required computerized entrance test at an approved testing site by the required date. The fee, paid directly to the testing site at the time of the registration, is currently $85.00. This fee is subject to change.

Applicants who successfully complete the entrance test with an overall average of 75% or better (for grammar, reading comprehension, writing and math) will be eligible to continue in the admissions process and will be contacted, in writing, concerning the scheduling of the admissions interview and the completion of an online behavioral assessment through Healthcare Selection Inventory (HSI).

Upon completion of the admissions interview and HSI behavioral assessment, the Admissions Committee will review and score all applications.

The Radiography Program Admissions Committee consists of the following members:

  • Radiology Administrator or designee/s
  • Radiography Program Director
  • Designated Faculty
  • Designated Clinical Instructors

The Radiography Program Admissions Committee reviews the candidate's application with particular attention to:

  • Strength of secondary/post-secondary academic curriculum;
  • Secondary/post-secondary grades and cumulative grade point average;
  • Entrance examination score;
  • Secondary/post-secondary community service, work experience, extracurricular activities;
  • Interviewing skills/HSI behavioral assessment

The applicant is notified in writing concerning the decision of the Admissions Committee.

All offers of acceptance, both verbal and written, include a statement confirming that the offer is being made conditional/contingent on successful completion of the background investigation and drug screening at no cost to the applicant.

Applicants who submit a fully completed application prior to December 1st will be notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee by February 15th.

Background Investigation and Drug Screening Policy for All Accepted Students

It is the policy of the Health System to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees. The Health System conducts pre-employment/acceptance background investigations and drug screening, on all new hires, re-hires, and accepted students, as a condition of employment, enrollment, and/or as required by law or business reason. Full details may be found in appendices S (Pre-Employment Drug Screening Policy) and T (Pre-Employment Background Investigation Policy).

The background investigations and drug screening are conducted in collaboration with an outside vendor that specializes in providing these services to healthcare organizations.

  1. Pre-enrollment background investigations and drug screens are completed on every student accepted into the RT Education Program.
  2. Each student will be required to take the test in the allotted time as specified in the paperwork/documentation.
  3. All offers of acceptance, both verbal and written, include a statement confirming that the offer is being made conditional/contingent on successful completion of the background investigation and drug screen. Failure to comply with the required procedures will result in the rescinding of the offer for acceptance into the program.
  4. The results of the drug test need to be received by RT Education office before the program begins.
  5. A positive or questionable screening outcome will result in an escalated review and further action up to and including retesting or termination from the program.
  6. All information gathered during this process will be maintained in strict confidence. The designated program representative will be notified as to whether the accepted individual passed or failed any part of the background investigation or drug screening.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Admissions into the Radiologic Technologist Educational Program sponsored by Penn Medicine – HUP is non-discriminatory with respect to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, and national origin.