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How to Apply to the Radiography Program

星空无限传媒 must be admitted to Riverland Community College before they can submit a Radiography Program application.

Important: Applying to Riverland and applying to the Radiography Program are two separate steps. You must complete both.

Fall 2026 Program Application

Application Status: OPEN – Download Application (PDF)

  • Apply: January 12, 2026 - May 22, 2026
  • Program begins: Fall Semester 2026
  • Application for admission to the Radiography Program is a separate process in addition to being admitted to the College.

Application Criteria

Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT)

  • Applicants must complete the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT).
  • The test must be taken in person at a Riverland campus site.
  • Online testing is not accepted.
  • A minimum score of 75 is required.
  • HSRT information and testing dates are available here:

Prerequisite Course Requirements

  • All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
  • HCNA1100 Nursing Assistant is required to apply, but it does not count toward your prerequisite GPA.
  • A combined minimum GPA of 2.75 across all prerequisite courses is required.
  • Refer to the “Course List” tab above for a complete list of required courses.

Official Transcripts for Non-MinnState Institutions

  • If you completed prerequisite courses at a non-MinnState institution, you must submit an official transcript.
  • Request that the institution send the official transcript directly to Riverland’s Registration Department.
  • The transcript must include final grades.
  • All transcripts must be received by May 22.

Deadline Reminder: Official transcripts from non-MinnState institutions must be received by May 22, and HSRT testing must be completed in person before applying.

Application Scoring

Radiography Program applications are scored by adding together the following:

  • Cumulative GPA of the prerequisite courses listed in the Course List tab above. A 2.75 GPA or higher is required to apply.
  • HSRT in-person score (percentage divided by 10)

Your prerequisite GPA is located on your pre-Radiography Degree Audit Report in eServices under the Academic Record tab.

Example:
If your average prerequisite GPA is 3.20 and you scored 75% on the HSRT, divide 75 by 10 to get 7.50, then add 3.20.
7.50 + 3.20 = 10.70

Your Radiography Program application score would be 10.70. The maximum possible points is 14.

The sections below include additional details about program structure, communication after application, practicum requirements, and what to expect after acceptance.

Radiography Program Details

Additional Program Details

Program Length and Start

  • The Radiography Program begins every Fall.
  • The program is 21 months long and includes 5 consecutive semesters.
  • Prerequisite courses are not included in the 21-month program length.

Application Requirements

  • You must have all 9 prerequisite courses completed or in progress by the Spring semester.
  • Submit your Radiography Application by May 22 to be considered for admission.
  • Earning A grades in all 9 prerequisite courses gives you the best chance of acceptance.

Application Updates and Communication

  • Check your email regularly for application updates.
  • All applicants will be notified of their admission status within 2 weeks of the application deadline.
  • Admitted students will receive additional information by email, including:
  • Acceptance or denial contract and required documents
  • Mandatory orientation date and other program requirements
  • Permission to register for required Radiography courses for Fall and Spring semesters

Program Capacity

  • The program accepts 20 students per year.
  • Admission is competitive and based on the highest cumulative GPA across the 9 prerequisite courses.
What Happens After You Are Accepted

If you are offered a seat in the Radiography Program, you should expect the following:

Background Check

  • You must complete and pass a Department of Human Services (DHS) background check.

Program Structure

  • The program consists of 5 consecutive semesters.
  • Prerequisite courses are not included in the program length.
  • Semester sequence: Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring.
  • The program is not available part-time or online.

Class and Practicum Schedule

  • Classes and practicums run at the same time each semester.
  • All classes are held in person on the Austin campus (West building).
  • Practicum schedules vary by days, hours, and locations.

Practicum Requirements

  • CPR certification
  • Drug screening
  • Health insurance
  • Required immunizations, including a flu vaccination
  • Practicums are unpaid.

GPA Tie-Breaker Criteria

If applicants have the same GPA, the following criteria will be reviewed in this order:

  1. Grades earned in BIOL 1030 and RADT 1245
  2. Whether the student has earned an AA degree
  3. The highest cumulative GPA in the required MnTC general education courses:
    • ENGL
    • PHIL
    • PSYC