Medical Radiography Admission Information

Applying to the Program

Ready to get started on your path to becoming a radiographer? Students are admitted every semester into the Medical Radiography program. Due to limited clinical internship availability, students are admitted on a competitive basis. Please follow the steps below to apply.

1. Get Accepted to San Jac

   Before you can apply to the Medical Radiography program, you will need to apply and get accepted to San Jacinto College. Once that's done, follow the rest of the steps below.

   Apply

2. Attend an Information Session

   All prospective radiography students are required to attend a mandatory medical radiography program information session. Radiography faculty and staff will provide an overview of the program and how to apply.
   
   Find out dates, times, and locations for all of our sessions. 

   Register

3. Gather Transcripts

   Request official transcripts from all institutions you’ve previously attended, including San Jac. You will need to submit these to the San Jac Admissions Office with your application.

   Submit

4. Process Degree Evaluation

   Next, head to your Secure Online System (SOS) account and complete a degree evaluation “What If” for AAS Medical Radiography 2024-2025. You'll need to submit this with your Medical Radiography program application.

   SOS

5. Complete Your Prereqs

   Before acceptance into the radiography program, you’ll need to earn a “C” or higher in all prerequisite classes, including ENGL 1301, MATH 1314, BIOL 2301, BIOL 2101, and RADR 1201.
   
   While enrolled in the Medical Radiography AAS degree, you'll also need to complete general education core courses in humanities or fine arts and PSYC 2301. These are part of the degree plan.

   Explore Degree Plan

6. Complete the HESI A2 Exam

   Required for all radiography and sonography students, the HESI A2 exam is a 4.5 hour timed, computerized test that evaluates your readiness for the program. Be sure to read the HESI A2 Exam Instruction Packet.

   Learn About the Exam

7. Apply to the Medical Radiography Program

   After you’ve completed all steps, it’s time to apply to the program. The application periods are:
   Fall semester: March 1 - May 1
   Spring semester: August 1 - October 1
   Summer semester: November 1 - January 17 
   
   Applications will be evaluated with our admission scoring rubric.
   
   Review our Admissions Criteria prior to applying.

   Apply to Radiography Program

Accreditation Information

The San Jacinto College Medical Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org 
Web: www.JRCERT.org 

The program’s current award is 8 years.

General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here at JRCERT.org.

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Helpful Resources

Want more details about the radiography program and how it can jumpstart your career? Use these resources to learn more.

Program CostsClinical ObligationsStudent Goals and Outcomes

Medical Radiography Success Rates

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.

94.9%

Program 5-year average, 2019-2023, first attempt pass rate of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination.

100%

Program 5-year average, 2018-2022, job placement rate for new graduates.

97.4%

Program completion rate in 2023.

Program Effectiveness Data

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