Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with a minimum cumulative program GPA of 2.5, hold at least an associate degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting body acceptable to the ARRT, and possess ARRT certification in Radiography (RT(R)).

Specific college-level coursework evaluated during the application review process includes human anatomy and physiology, mathematics, written communication, verbal communication, and radiation physics completed as part of a radiologic technology program. Mathematics coursework should include topics such as algebra, equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, graphing, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and related concepts.

Please see the State Authorization section below for details about states that limit the delivery of out-of-state online course offerings.

Acceptance is conditional on the following:

• Confirmation of acceptable clinical placement by May 15.
  • Clinical site must meet program affiliation requirements,
  • Clinical site must complete Affiliation Agreement with the University,
  • Some clinical sites have special requirements for students such as a student placement fee, attendance at organization's orientation training or special background checks.  Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the student.  Students are notified of special requirements prior to the start of the program.
• Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Verification of an associate degree or higher from an educational institution accredited by a body acceptable to the ARRT.
• Professional designation by the ARRT as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RTR).
• Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen (at student’s expense).
• Successful completion of a criminal background check (at student’s expense).

University Background Check Policy

A criminal background check is required for all accepted students prior to the program start date. Participation in clinical education is dependent on successful completion of this requirement.

Students may not be eligible for clinical placement if the background check reveals:

• Convictions related to controlled substances
• Felony convictions involving crimes against persons, property, or sex offenses
• Offenses requiring registration as a sex offender
• Felony convictions involving moral turpitude

Applicants with a misdemeanor drug offense will be reviewed in accordance with the program’s established process. Clinical placement approval is required, and eligibility may vary by assigned clinical site. Students in this situation may also be advised to complete the ARRT Ethics Pre-Application Review.

Management of Misdemeanor Illegal Drug Exception

1. If a background check report demonstrates a discrepancy, the Clinical Coordinator will contact the university contact who has access to the details of background check reports.
2. The university contact will determine the cause of the discrepancy and communicate it to the Clinical Coordinator.
3. The Clinical Coordinator will report findings from the university contact to the Program Director.
4. The university background check policy will be applied as follows:
   • If offense is related to items a-d of the background check policy, the student will not be permitted to start the program.
   • If offense is a misdemeanor illegal drug offense and the student is currently on probation for the offense, the student will not be permitted to start the program.
   • If offense is a misdemeanor illegal drug offense and the student is NOT currently on probation for the offense, the student will be provided the following option.
     1. Student may disclose the misdemeanor illegal drug offense to the Clinical Supervisor at the assigned clinical site.
     2. Clinical Coordinator will follow-up with the Clinical Supervisor at the assigned clinical site about the student's disclosure.
     3. If the disclosure prohibits student placement at the clinical site, the student will not be permitted to start the program.
     4. If the disclosure does NOT prohibit student placement at the clinical site, the student will be permitted to start the program and student will be advised to complete the ARRT Pre-Application Ethics Review process - https://www.arrt.org/pages/earn-arrt-credentials/initial-requirements/ethics/ethics-review-preapplication

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)

Washburn University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which allows the University to offer distance education to students in participating states. For a map showing SARA membership by state, please click here:

• New Jersey Restriction: Due to state-specific regulations, Washburn University’s Radiation Therapy program cannot enroll students who plan to reside or complete clinical education in New Jersey. However, graduates who complete the program outside of New Jersey remain eligible for licensure and may pursue employment in New Jersey after graduation.