Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology

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Eligibility/prerequisites

Equal opportunity/nondiscrimination policy

At the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology we are committed to selecting the most qualified candidates from the eligible group of applicants. It is our policy in all student actions, including the selection process, to evaluate all applicants and enrolled students on the basis of qualifications and ability, without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or membership in any legally protected category.

Educational requirements

A minimum of an associate degree will be required for prospective students applying to the program for placement in the class beginning in September of 2013.

General Requirements
Candidates for admission to the School of Radiologic Technology must be high school graduates or the equivalent (G.E.D.). Applicants must be citizens, lawful permanent residents or otherwise lawfully residing in the United States.

The program will not sponsor applicants for immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

Prerequisites
Candidates must have completed a minimum of 15 credits of post-secondary general education coursework prior to submitting an application. A minimum of 11 credits and a course average of C+ (2.5) must be earned for the mandatory subject areas as identified in the following table. Any remaining elective credits may be in the subject areas of mathematics, natural sciences, communication, social/behavioral sciences or information systems technology.

Mandatory coursework
Subject Area	Minimum Credit Requirement
Mathematics	3 credits
Anatomy & Physiology	3 credits
Communications/ English	3 credits
Medical Terminology	2 credits

These are minimum requirements. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a personal interview or admission to the program.

Preference is given to applicants with a strong science and math background. The School of Radiologic Technology has a competitive admission policy; therefore academic achievement is a major criterion in the evaluation of applicants for admission. Evaluation of the applicant's transcript concentrates on his or her most recent educational experience.

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
UWM students enrolled in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program who have completed 60 prerequisite credits are eligible to pursue professional training in radiologic technology at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology. UWM candidates are required to comply with both UWM and St. Luke's School admission criteria.

Annually, a minimum of eight available positions are reserved for qualified UWM candidates.