Application Procedures

General Technical Requirements

For Associate of Science Degree:  Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the radiologic imaging sciences program. Early consideration will be given to those who have submitted complete applications (see the required items below) by the last working day in January. Application, required fee, and all required documents must be received by March 1 to be assured of consideration for admission. 

For Registered Technologist ONLY, Bachelor of Science Degree: Application, required fee, and all required documents must be received by May 1 for fall semester and by October 1 for spring semester to be assured of consideration for admissions.

Applicants must provide:

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
    

2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    

3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work. All official transcripts must be received no later than the appropriate date listed above.
    

4. Professional Observation: Applicants are required to demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the radiologic technologist through observation in a hospital radiology department and discussion with a current radiologic technologist in the field. For a printable Observation Form, click here.  The professional observation must be must be received by March 1. (This requirement is waived for registered radiologic technologists seeking admission to the bachelor of science degree completion program.)
    

5. Advisory Session and Interview: Qualified applicants must present themselves in person for an advisory session and short interview in the division. This session will be scheduled by the division during the spring semester.
    

6. ACT Scores:  A minimum ACT Reading Score of 18 is required for application to the program.  (ACT Social Studies Score of 18 for students who took the examination before 1991).  The ACT scores must be documented on an official high school transcript, college transcript, or sent directly from ACT to the CHP Office of Student Affairs.  (This requirement is waived only for registered radiologic technologists seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science degree completion program.)
    

7. ARRT Card and Reference: Registered radiologic technologists seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science degree completion program must submit a copy of their ARRT card indicating that their status is �in CE Compliance� and 2 reference forms (click here to print) completed by their RT program director and an instructor in their RT program.  
    

8. TOEFL scores as applicable.

Transcripts "issued to the student" will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.
 

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