It is highly recommended that students submit application materials early and in person when possible.  This will allow the opportunity for the student to confirm with the Department of Radiography that all application materials have been submitted as required.  Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2013. 

UPDATED APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE 2013-2014 APPLICATION CYCLE WILL BE POSTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2013.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2013-2014 WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2013 UNTIL  MARCH 1, 2014.

Printable Application Packet Checklist

Admission Criteria

Admission to the radiography program from pre-radiography is limited and competitive, based on a total composite score of the following:

1. Pre-radiography curriculum GPA
2. Applicant Recommendation Forms and Employer Applicant Recommendation Form (if applicable)
3. Preadmission testing
4. Personal interview

Completion of the pre-radiography coursework alone does not guarantee admission.

All students are strongly encouraged to meet with the IPFW Pre-Radiography advisor to evaluate prerequisite course work.

Application Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the radiography program must meet the following requirements to sit for the pre-admission test:

• Be admitted to IPFW as a degree seeking student (active status is required prior to submitting admission materials).
• Complete and submit all admission materials, including:
  
  • Admissions Application
  • Prerequisite Checklist Form
  • Applicant Recommendation Forms (Four [4] Total)
  • Employer Applicant Recommendation Form (if applicable)
  • Official College Transcript from each post-secondary institution attended (unofficial transcript from IPFW Registrar acceptable)
  • For any high school dual credit and/or advanced placement (AP) courses, a high school transcript should be submitted with application packet.
• Complete at least 7 credit hours of the Pre-Radiography curriculum with a minimum 2.7 Pre-Radiography curriculum grade point average.  The Pre-Radiography curriculum grade point average (GPA) is a calculation used only for the admission process.
  
  • The Pre-Radiography curriculum is:

BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
COM 11400 - Speech OR COM 21200 - Interpersonal Communication
ENG W131 - Elementary Composition
MA 15300 - Algebra & Trigonometery I
NUR 10600 - Medical Terminology
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology

Course descriptions may be found in the 2012-2013 Bulletin.   

Applicants may complete the equivalents of these courses at other colleges and universities.  A student may make two graded attempts at a prerequisite course, with the most recent grade calculated in the Pre-radiography curriculum GPA.  The student’s two attempts will include any graded attempt, whether or not eliminated from the student’s cumulative GPA by grade replacement. 

Students may petition to fulfill some requirements with courses taken at a higher level than the specified course provided that the prerequisite course requirement has been fulfilled.  This petition must be indicated by using the SUBSTITUTE COURSE COMPLETION portion of the Prerequisite Checklist Form.  Students must earn a C- or better in the substitute course.  If approved, the substitution grade will be calculated into the Pre-Radiography curriculum GPA provided it is higher than the grade for the course being replaced.

For the purpose of selecting candidates to the radiography program, the Admissions Committee will allow an applicant to petition for a fresh start.  A fresh start allows removal of a defined portion of the applicant’s early academic history from calculation of admission grade point average.  Please refer to the Fresh Start Form and contact a Pre-Radiography Academic Advisor at 260-481-0511 for more information.

• Earn a grade of C- or better in all Pre-Radiography curriculum coursework.
• Complete Biol 20300, Biol 20400, Nursing 10600 and MA 15300 courses within 5 years of the desired start date of the professional program.  Any attempt of these courses prior to 5 years will not be counted as a graded attempt.
• Applications and other required application materials may be submitted between November 1st and March 1st of each year.  Submit complete admission packet directly to the Department of Radiography, postmarked by March 1 to be considered for admission into the professional program.

Pre-Radiography curriculum course work and grades from all post-secondary institutions attended will be reviewed and evaluated.  Equivalents to pre-admission testing requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

Refer to Application Forms for Admissions Application, Prerequisite Checklist Form, and Recommendation Forms.

All students are strongly encouraged to meet with the IPFW Pre-Radiography advisor to evaluate prerequisite course work.

Preadmission Test

The testing dates for the 2013 Admissions Cycle are closed.

The testing dates for the 2014 Admissions Cycle are to be determined.

The cost of the pre-admission exam is currently $50.

We recommend students use the HESI Study Guide which can be purchased 
from the IPFW Bookstore

Personal Interview

Dates and Times for 2014 Personal Interviews are to be determined.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange a personal interview with members of the Admissions Committee.  
A personal interview is required before a final selection is made. 

Admittance to the Program

In order to be admitted to the radiography program, applicants must complete all pre-radiography curriculum course work by the end of spring semester with a grade of C- or better in each course and maintain a minimum 2.7 pre-radiography curriculum grade point average.

Upon acceptance to the program, final admission is contingent upon an applicant meeting the following requirements:

• Possess skills and abilities required under the College of Health and Human Services Technical Standards and the Radiography Program Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions or request accommodation through Services for Students with Disabilities
• Complete a background check that includes driving record
• Pass a drug screening test
• Complete a physical examination and submit a health record with documentation of required immunizations
• Pay Professional Liability Insurance fee with tuition and fee payments, as required
• Obtain an Indiana State Board of Health Radiology Permit

Upon acceptance into the Radiography Program, students will be provided with the forms and information necessary to complete the above listed additional requirements.  Expenses incurred in meeting these requirements are the responsibility of the applicant.