Application Procedures

General Technical Requirements

Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the program.  The application and transcripts must be received by March 1 to be assured of consideration for the fall term.

Applicants must provide:

 

1.  Application for Admission: The College of Health Related Professions Application for Admission Form is required.  The application may be downloaded from the CHRP Web site or applicants may contact the department office or the CHRP Office of Student Affairs for information.*
 

2.  Application Fee:  A $20.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $20.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
 

3.  Official Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for each college or university attended to forward an official transcript directly to the CHRP Office.  Transcripts issued to the applicant will not be accepted.
 

4.  TOEFL scores as applicable.
 

Upon receipt of the application and official transcripts, student information will be reviewed to ensure that minimal qualifications for interview have been met.  Interview qualifications include completion of, or current enrollment in, a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology program with a CGPA of 3.0 or better and completion of the Prerequisite Preprofessional Curriculum courses (see Preprofessional Curriculum) with a 2.0 GPA or better.  Once these qualifications have been met, the applicant is sent an interview packet. This packet includes additional information needed for the interview. The interview process includes the following:
 

1.  Datasheet and Essay:  Application must complete the CARTI Datasheet and write a short essay describing their interests, goals, and potential contributions to the field.
 

2.  References:  Applicants must submit one reference from each of the following: a radiography program director, clinical supervisor or coordinator, and other radiology professional. Reference forms are provided in the interview packet.
 

3.  Testing and Personal Interview:  Qualified applicants must present themselves in person for an interview at CARTI scheduled by the department during the spring semester.  Applicants will complete an examination administered during the interview.
 

Transcripts “issued to the student” will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Related 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 CHRP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chrp/catalog/ .
 

Arkansas residents will be considered during selection for admission.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, or sex.  Qualified disabled persons, capable of meeting academic standards essential to participation in the program, receive equal consideration.

All documents should be submitted to:  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Related Professions, Office of Student Affairs, 4301 West Markham, #619, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.

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