MRI Admission Information
You can help doctors save lives. MRI technologists use radio waves and magnetic fields to create images of the human body. Interested? Here’s what you need to know about the application process for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Applying to the Program
Fall 2025 application period: April 1-June 1, 2025.
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Get Accepted to San Jac
Before you can apply to the MRI program, you will need to apply and get accepted to San Jacinto College. Once that's done, follow the rest of the steps below.
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Attend an Information Session
All students applying to the MRI program are required to attend an information session before applying. In this session, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the program — and get access to the program application.
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Gather Official Transcripts
Next, request official transcripts from all the schools you’ve attended — including San Jacinto College. You will need to submit these to San Jac along with your program application.
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Process Degree Evaluation
Head to the Secure Online System (SOS). Here you will process and print your degree evaluation for the MRI program AAS degree. Choose the catalog (school) year you are applying for. Include with your application.
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Gather any National Certifications
If you have any national or state recognized certifications in a healthcare field, gather those and submit them with your program application.
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Complete Your Prereqs
Before you can apply to the MRI program, you’ll need to receive a grade of C or higher in the following required prerequisite courses:
- Math 1314 College Algebra
- BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab
- SCIT 1420 Physics for Allied Health
- ENGL 1301 Composition I
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Complete the HESI A2 Exam
Required for all medical imaging AAS 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 instruction packet.
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Apply
When you’ve completed the above steps you’re ready to apply to the MRI program. Submit an application between April 1-June 1. You’ll be notified within two to three weeks after the application deadline.
Applications will be evaluated with our admission scoring rubric.
More About Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI's are a painless diagnostic test that produces clear images of your inner body using a magnet, radio waves, and a computer. With a degree from San Jac, you can make your own waves in medical imaging. Explore these resources to learn more about our programs and your future career.
Use the checklist below to navigate each step of the admissions process. This guide will give you up-to-date information on prerequisite courses, the HESI exam, information sessions and more.
Use the checklist below to navigate each step of the admissions process. This guide will give you up-to-date information on prerequisite courses, the HESI exam, information sessions and more.
Are you ready to start planning for your future in magnetic resonance imaging? Be sure to review the approximate program costs.
See the goals we set forth for our students to achieve.
All MRI students receive hands-on training at clinical sites around the Houston area. Check out the program information and clinical obligations to learn more.
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