Admissions

Certificate in Radiography Application Process

The Division of Radiologic Science will begin accepting applications for the Radiography Certificate Program on January 2, 2020. The Radiography Certificate Program begins May 11, 2020.

Minimum Qualifications

• United States citizen or legal permanent resident
• Minimum requirement of an associates degree (AAS, AA, AS, AGE) with an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Post-secondary (college-transferable) biology, anatomy and physiology, and algebra courses* with a grade of “B” or higher with a preferred completion within the past five years
• Completion of a minimum of three observation experiences, including a variety of radiographic procedures in radiography clinical settings (see Clinical Observation Experience)
• Completion of oral and written interviews

Applications may be submitted prior to completing all prerequisite course requirements. All students must have all prerequisite courses completed by May 15.

 Preferred Attributes

• Resident of Alamance, Caswell, Orange, Chatham, Person, Lee, or Durham counties
• Work experience with the public and/or health care experience

Application Deadline

The application deadline is March 2, 2020. See section below for required admissions documentation.

Forms and Documentation

Consideration for admission to the Division of Radiologic Science requires appropriate completion and submission of each of the following forms by the posted deadline.

• Applicant data form
  – residents of Alamance, Caswell, Orange, Chatham, Lee or Durham counties must submit proof of residency
  [two of the following items are allowable: birth certificate; driver’s license; letter from employer with employment dates; county tax record] – all applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or permanent residency
  [one of the following items is allowable: U.S. Passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Original or certified copy of birth certificate, U.S. Citizen ID card, or ID card for use of Resident Citizen in the US]
• Demographic Sheet (used for reporting purposes only)
  – removed before application is sent to the admissions committee
• Reference Forms (2)
  – appropriate references include: faculty, work or volunteer experience supervisors
• Clinical Observation Records (3)
  – must provide documentation citing completion of a minimum of three observation experiences including a variety of radiographic procedures in radiography clinical settings
• Mail-Back Forms (2)
  – include your address and add appropriate postage
• Official Transcripts
  – all post-secondary education

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admissions Policy

“All qualified persons are welcome to seek admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and all persons may apply for and accept admission confident that the policy and regular practice of the institution are not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” (see the UNC Academic Catalog for entire policy)