Radiography Admissions Information
The Radiography Program has specific admission requirements because of limited clinical space and maximum enrollment determined by accreditation regulations. New classes begin each Fall semester with a maximum enrollment of thirty-one students. Students seeking admission to the Radiography Program must submit separate applications for admission to JSCC and for admission to the Radiography Program. In order to be considered for admission to the Radiography Program, the complete Radiography Program application must be submitted no later than June 1 before the desired entrance date. Radiography Program application forms are available at the link below and in the Allied Health Department office.
Criminal background checks and/or drug screens may be required by affiliate hospital clinical education centers. Based on these results, an affiliate hospital clinical education center may not allow a student to participate in educational activities at their facility. This could result in a student's inability to complete a course and the program.
Admission to JSCC: A student seeking admission to JSCC should contact the Office of Admissions for current application information.
Admission to the Radiography Program
Before being admitted to the Radiography Program, a student must obtain regular admission status to JSCC as described in the college catalog.
Radiography Program application procedure:
- To be considered for admission, an applicant must:
A. qualify for college level courses with minimum ACT scores on the English, reading and mathematics subsections of 19 or equivalent.
*OR*B. have completed at least 11 semester hours of college credit (excluding developmental studies program courses) with a minimum overall Q.P.A. of 2.5. This curriculum should include college level mathematics and/or science courses, such as human anatomy and physiology which require laboratory sessions.
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The applicant must complete all required developmental studies program courses prior to the proposed Radiography Program application deadline (June 1).
- A complete Radiography Program Application must be submitted by the June 1 deadline prior to the proposed entrance date. If the number of qualified applicants is below maximum enrollment, the application deadline may be extended for new applicants. Applications for the Radiography Program are considered for one application period only. Students who wish to be considered for the next entering class must submit a new application.
Directions for completion of the Radiography Program Application:
Click on the link below to download the PDF application. This application can be filled in before printing.
- Complete the application & print.
- Attach a one-page essay outlining your personal and professional goals.
- Attach documentation as required. Applications submitted without complete documentation as follows will not be considered.
Required Documentation:
First-time students (with no college credit):
1. Copy of high school transcript or official GED scores.
2. Copy of official ACT scores.
Students with a minimum of 11 semester hours of college credit:
1. College transcripts from all colleges attended including JSCC. (Unofficial or student copies are acceptable)
Applications may be mailed to: Radiography Program, Allied Health Department, Jackson State Community College, 2046 N Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301-3797
Applications may be submitted in person to: Allied Health Department, Nelms Classroom Building, Room 1E7.
Applications may not be submitted by FAX, email or on-line.
** Application deadline is JUNE 1 before the desired entrance date.**
Radiography Program Application
4. Personal interviews are scheduled for applicants based on the above criteria with the appropriate affiliate hospital admissions committee. Applicants are evaluated by the committee and admitted to the Radiography Program on the basis of their educational qualifications, including overall GPA and educational history in mathematics and science. The affiliate hospital admissions committee will evaluate the applicant's knowledge of the profession, communication skills, related experience and professional appearance. Preference may be given to applicants who exceed the minimum requirements, have medically related experience, demonstrate competency in mathematics and computing skills or present above average academic records. Tennessee residents will be given preference in the admission procedure.
5. Applicants will be notified of the result of their application prior to the July open registration period for the Fall semester. Applicants who have been accepted to the program must complete the early registration process or lose the right to admission to the Radiography Program.
