Application Procedures
Review and understand all information provided on the VCU Radiation Sciences website for in-depth information on the admission process and your responsibilities. Specific information regarding criminal background checks, prerequisite courses, technical standards, and other admission requirements is only available on the departmental website. Failure to meet these responsibilities will result in the application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Prior to applying, it is critical that the applicant thoroughly explore the modality (Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography) of interest.
This exploration may include research on the Internet, talking with professionals in the field, attending a VCU Department of Radiation Sciences Information Session, taking CLRS 101 Introduction to the Radiation Sciences (VCU course), or spending time in the clinical modality setting (to be arranged by the applicant).
Application Deadline
Fall applicants
All electronic portions of the application must be submitted by midnight on March 15. All transcripts must be received (not postmarked) in the Office of Admissions by March 15. Applications completed after March 15 will be considered at the discretion of the chair. Please contact the Department of Radiation Sciences by calling (804) 828-9104.
Spring applicants
(for radiologic technologists wishing to earn a B.S. degree in their respective discipline)
Please contact the Department of Radiation Sciences by calling (804) 828-9104 to determine if you are eligible for spring entry. All electronic portions of the application must be submitted by midnight on November 1. All transcripts must be received (not postmarked) in the Office of Admissions by November 1. Applications completed after November 1 will be considered at the discretion of the chair.
How to apply
Application for undergraduate admission and application fee. For currently enrolled, full-time VCU students, an application fee is not required. You will be notified if you are not eligible for waiver of the application fee.
After clicking on the link above, select the term.
Under Select an Application, select “Clinical Radiation Sciences”
The application consists of 10 sections
In the second section, “Clinical Radiation Sciences”, re-select the entry term, select Clinical Radiation Sciences, select the program level, and then finally select the specific program (e.g. Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine or Radiography for entry-level).
To be considered for in-state tuition, you will need to complete the online application for in-state tuition, which is part of the Residency Information section of the application.
Please select individuals who can comment on the quality of your academic or work experience. You will enter the name and contact information for your reference into the application system. Your references will receive an automated email with instructions on how to submit their reference. Paper references are not accepted.
You will be able to verify the submission of each reference in the application portal.
All courses taken, except at VCU, must be submitted on an official transcript from the institution where the courses were taken. This includes, but is not limited to, courses accepted for transfer credit at another institution, dual enrollment and study abroad. All institutions attended, including VCU (if applicable), must be listed on the application during the online process. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in the application being considered incomplete.
Transcripts may either be sent from the institution directly to VCU or to you. However, please remember not to open any transcript. Doing so will render the document unofficial and will not be considered for your application. Transcripts must be sealed, signed across the seal by a college official and mailed to the VCU Office of Admissions on the Monroe Park Campus at Box 842526, Richmond, VA 23284-2526.
Following an application review, an interview with the admissions committee will be required for all applicants meeting minimum requirements. The department will contact you to schedule an interview.
Second modality or degree completion applicants registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) must submit proof of their current ARRT/NMTCB registration.
Applicants are notified of committee decisions at the earliest possible date.