Admission to Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Radiography is open to high school graduates and those with equivalent education, as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. All admissions are based on the individual's ability to succeed within the selected curriculum, as determined by the Admission Committee. Applications are reviewed and decisions for admission are reached regardless of the applicant's age, sex, race, marital status, religion, or ethnicity. Individuals with physical handicaps are considered, based on their ability to succeed in the program. Students are enrolled into the program in September of each year. All students admitted are guaranteed the opportunity to complete the program if they meet all school requirements as outlined in the academic and school policies.

Application Procedure

1. All applicants must complete a Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Radiography application form. A nonrefundable application fee of $30 must accompany the completed application. Each applicant's folder is compiled and kept in the school office in compliance with Section 438, General Education Provisions Act (Right and Privacy of Student Access to Student Records).
2. A copy of the applicant's official high school and postsecondary transcripts must be sent to the Program Director, preferably with the application or as soon as possible after the application has been sent.
3. Applicants must have three reference surveys sent to the Program Director, to include their high school counselor, their most recent employer and one teacher. Complete applications must be submitted by November 1.
4. A personal interview is required. A letter will be sent to the applicant requesting this interview.
5. The Admissions Committee will process all completed applications. Applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision no later than December 15 of each year. After a full class has been accepted, an additional number of qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Should previously accepted students withdraw for any reason, individuals on the waiting list will be notified of the openings in the order in which their application was received.
6. Health forms are sent before the beginning of classes. Applicants with physical handicaps are considered for admission based on ability to achieve the necessary objectives of the program. If the applicant must be under continued treatment of a physician during the program, a statement regarding status and management must be on file in the School office and the Hospital Employee Health Office.
7. Upon notification of acceptance, applicants are required to submit a $100 registration fee within fifteen days to assure them a place in the next class. Upon receipt of the registration fee, the applicant is considered officially enrolled. The $100 will be deducted from the tuition fee.
8. Opportunities for guidance counseling on personal, financial, education, or health concerns are available if requested by the applicants.
9. Transfer of credit - we do not transfer credit from other schools. Students must complete satisfactorily all courses offered by the program.

Probationary Acceptance Status

Applicants being accepted in the program that have not completed the required prerequisite classes will be placed on probationary acceptance status. Students placed on probationary status MUST successfully complete all five prerequisite classes by August 31 of the year the student starts the program. Failure to complete the prerequisite classes by the designated time will result in the student's dismissal from the program due to ineligibility.

Re-admission

Students previously in the program may apply for readmission. The Admissions Committee considers the reapplication on an individual basis to determine the applicant's ability to succeed in the program. The application procedure for admission must be followed. The Admissions Committee considers recent references, previous classroom, and clinical performances when making a decision.

Admission Criteria

The School of Radiography has a competitive admission policy. Admission preference will be given to those applicants demonstrating the most evidence of academic ability and personal qualities desired to succeed in the program. The following criteria are used when selecting applicants:

1. High School Transcript - Diploma from an accredited high school or GED certificate is required. Priority is given to an applicant in the upper half of high school class. The types of courses, as well as the grades, are considered.
2. Test Scores - Satisfactory scores support the applicant's academic potential. Priority is given to an applicant with composite score above 50 percentile for the ACT and above 500 combined score for the SAT.
3. Personal References and Interview - This process assists in providing evidence of motivation, maturity, knowledge of field of radiography, and other qualities that indicate a desire and ability to succeed in the program.

Physical Requirements

All applicants must be in good physical and mental health and be able to perform the following tasks:

1. Visual acuity to work with charts, records, and manipulate xray controls for the production of radiation.
2. Talking and hearing for conversing with patients and fellow workers.
3. Pushing and pulling wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, and portable equipment.
4. Lifting and carrying equipment, supplies, and patients with a minimum weight of 50 pounds.
5. Standing and walking.

Tuition

Tuition is $6,000 for the 24-month course and is payable upon entrance to the program. Special arrangements can be made with the Program Director for the payment of the tuition. Textbooks are not included in the tuition. (The average cost of textbooks for the complete program is $1,000.) The school reserves the right to make tuition fee adjustments at any time.