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Application date

Applications for the Fall cohort must be submitted in full by May 31 for consideration

Submitting your application

Submit all items via email to health programs@grcc.edu(link sends email) or drop off/mail in an envelope addressed to the Health Admissions Coordinator

  • Health Admissions Coordinator– 600 CPP
    Imaging Sciences
    143 Bostwick Ave. NE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The entire packet must be delivered to GRCC Main Campus, Room 600 in the College Park Plaza Building by 12 noon May 31.

Application process for certificate program

Individuals applying for the certificate program must have graduated from an accredited educational institution, and be registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine. Individuals must also provide evidence of current CPR Certification for the Health Care Provider.

Before you apply to the CT program

  1. Application will be accepted year round.  All received applications will be reviewed starting June 1 for the following Fall cohort.
  2. All transcripts from other colleges or universities attended must be received by GRCC’s Enrollment Services by January 1, of the year you are requesting admittance.

Admissions to the CT Program at GRCC is based on points and a face-to-face interview process. Points are awarded based on academic achievement and the completion of the required documentation.

Application Requirements:

  • Submit the application packet described below by May 31.
  • Submit all items via email to healthprograms@grcc.edu(link sends email) OR
  • Deliver or mail entire packet to GRCC Main Campus, Room 600 in the College Park Plaza Building
    • Health Admissions Coordinator – 600 CPP
      Imaging Sciences
      143 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Note: There will be a required orientation day, TBD for students accepted into the program. You will be notified via email if you are accepted.

Program admissions packet

THE PACKET MUST INCLUDE:POINTS AWARDED IF INCLUDED
Copy of current ARRT card (Must have current registry with the
ARRT in the field of Radiography.)
5 pts
Completed PAPER GRCC Application. Everyone, including past and current students, must complete this, there is no charge (Available online at CT Application or in 502 College Park Plaza Building)5 pts
Cover Letter - outlining your intent and interest to enter the CT program.20 pts
Resume - documenting the past five (5) years of work experience5 pts

Two letters of Recommendation from persons that can speak to your healthcare skills:

  1. One from a current supervisor who has worked with you in the past three (3) years. This must be on company letterhead, signed, and mailed directly to the Health Admissions Coordinator at the address listed above.
  2. One from a Radiologist, Radiology PA, Radiology NP, or past Clinical Instructor.
5 pts

Transcripts:

  • Unofficial transcripts from the school where student completed Radiologic Technology Degree, including transfer credits included in the admissions packet.
  • Official transcripts sent to GRCC Student Records Department.
5 pts
TOTAL points for the packet45 PTS

Scoring Rubric

CATEGORYPOSSIBLE POINTS AWARDED
Admissions Packet (see Admission Packet table)up to 45 points
Cumulative College GPA (see Cumulative College GPA table)up to 25 points

Combined GPA (RT 207 Radiation Physics, BI 121 and 122 or equivalents)

  • 10 pts. – A, A-
  • 8 pts. – B+, B, B-
  • 6 pts. – C+, C

Each course is given a point value; values are totaled and divided by three.

up to 10 points
TOTAL Possible Points up to 75 points

Cumulative College GPA


GPA
POINTS
3.90 +25
3.60-3.8923
3.30-3.5921
3.00-3.2919
2.70-2.9917
2.40-2.6915

Total points: X/25 points possible

Questions?

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