PROGRAM APPLICATION AND ADMISSION INFORMATION

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1 Radiologic Technology Program Allied Health Department 2088 North Beale Road Bldg. 2100, Room 2105 Marysville CA (530) PROGRAM APPLICATION AND ADMISSION INFORMATION Yuba College offers a full-time Radiologic Technology Program. Program applications may be downloaded at any time, but will only be accepted from January 2 through February 14 (4pm). Official copies of transcripts (any institutions not in the Yuba College Community District) must be received by February 7. This application packet contains detailed information on the admission process. Applicants are expected to read, understand, and comply with all application requirements in order to be considered for admission. It is highly recommended students meet with a Yuba College or Woodland Community College Counselor prior to submitting an application. It is required that all official transcripts from schools outside of the Yuba Community College District be received several weeks prior to the application deadline in order to allow time for the college s official evaluation of transfer credits. Notifications of program acceptance will occur by March 1. Applications are not reviewed prior to February 14. Applications must be complete to be considered for the program. APPLICATION PROCESS 1. All applicants must first apply to Yuba College via CCCApply. Upon completion, each applicant will establish a Yuba College student ID and address. The student ID and are a required field on your application. Program correspondence regarding your application and/or admission status will be sent to this address ONLY. It is strongly advised that you check this account consistently. 2. Applicants to the Yuba College RT program are only eligible to apply if the following prerequisite coursework (or equivalents) are completed prior to application submission. In all courses you must have earned a grade of C or better. (NOTE: these are Yuba College course numbers). Courses in progress will not be accepted. 1

2 Course Code (Yuba College) Course Name Course Units Biology 4 Human Anatomy 4.0 Biology 5 Human Physiology 4.0 Chemistry 1A or 2A Introductory or General Chemistry 5.0 Math 52 Intermediate Algebra 4.0 Nursing 51 Medical Terminology 3.0 Psychology 1A General Psychology 3.0 English 1A Composition and Reading 4.0 Humanities Any course If you attended a college outside of the Yuba Community College District, an official transcript must be submitted for evaluation of transfer credit. Please have an official transcript sent directly to the: Yuba College Transcript Office, Radiologic Technology Applicant 2088 North Beale Road Marysville, CA a. Official transcripts must be issued by the educational institution in a sealed envelope. If the seal has been broken prior to Yuba College receiving it, the transcript will not be accepted or evaluated by the Transcript Office. b. Delivery and evaluation of transcripts can take several weeks. If a transcript has not been received and evaluated by February 14, the application will be considered incomplete and could result in the application being disqualified. Submission of the transcripts in a timely manner is the students responsibility. 4. Applicants are required to provide proof of the following immunizations with a positive titer (within the prior 12 months) with their application: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis Rubeola Rubella Mumps Hepatitis B Varicella If you have a negative titer, and have completed the vaccination series, you may still apply but may be required to obtain the immunization again while in the program. 2

3 5. If a question is not applicable to you, please answer N/A. If a field is left blank, the application will be considered incomplete and could result in the application being disqualified. 6. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure the application is in the Allied Health Department office by the deadline. No postmarks will be accepted. The address is: Yuba College, Radiologic Technology Program 2088 N. Beale Rd. Bldg. 2100, Room 2105 Marysville, CA Read and sign the Radiologic Technology Program Acknowledgement Form CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS 1. Complete and qualifying applications will be placed in a lottery type drawing. The first 22 names selected will be invited into the program. If one of the first 22 applicants does not accept the invitation into the program, the next applicant randomly selected will be invited. From the time of receiving an invitation, applicants must accept or reject the invitation no later than March 5. If applicants do not respond to the invitation with by 5pm on March 5, they will be dropped from the application pool and another applicant will be selected and offered an invitation to join the program. a. Applicants who submit an incomplete application will be disqualified from the review process. b. Only those applicants selected to enroll in the upcoming academic semester will be notified regarding the outcome of their application. c. All official Yuba College correspondence will be sent via Yuba College student account. 2. Admission deferrals are not accepted. If a selected candidate is unable or unwilling to commit to an enrollment in the Program, he/she will be removed from the admission process and additional candidates may be selected as replacements from the existing pool of ranked applicants. 3. If an application is not accepted for any reason (including those not chosen by lottery) the student is invited to reapply during the next application cycle. Prior applications are not kept by the Program. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions about the program or application process, please refer to Radiologic Technology website: If you would like to discuss your academic progress, program prerequisites, or specific degree requirements, please contact the Counseling Department and make an appointment. 3

4 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION CHECKLIST While it is the applicant s responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met prior to submitting an application to the Yuba College Allied Health Department, this checklist has been designed to aid you with the submission process. Incomplete applications will be disqualified from admission consideration. Submit your Yuba College Application Activate student account Complete the Radiologic Technology Program Application Attach verification of all required immunizations and titers. Attach signed Program Admission Policy Acknowledgment Submit Official Transcript to Yuba College Transcript Office Please do not attach a letter of recommendation, or a resume to your application. Only the specific items requested here will be used. 4

5 Date Received: OFFICE USE ONLY RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Allied Health Department PROGRAM APPLICATION Please return this application and all required materials to: Yuba College Department of Allied Health Radiologic Technology Applicant 2088 North Beale Road, Marysville, CA All non-district official transcripts should be mailed to: Yuba College Transcripts Office Radiologic Technology Applicant 2088 North Beale Road, Marysville, CA Name: (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name) Previous names used: Date of Birth: (Address) (City) (County) (State) (Zip Code) Home Phone: Cell: Emergency Contact: Phone: Yuba College Student ID: College Academic History: School attended: Academic Degree: Major: Date Awarded: 5

6 School attended: Academic Degree: Major: Date Awarded: Prerequisites School Name Course Name Grade Human Anatomy Physiology Chemistry English Intermediate Algebra Medical Terminology Psychology Humanities I certify that the statements I have made on this application are true and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of data may result in permanent program ineligibility or dismissal from the program. Signature: Date: Print: Student ID#: 6

7 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ADMISSION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This contract must be signed and submitted as part of the application process. I understand that all official correspondence regarding my RT application will only be sent to Yuba College student account. I will only be contacted if I have been selected as a candidate for admission to the program, and am aware that if I fail to respond to any correspondence, I will forfeit my ability to continue with the admission process. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the Radiologic Technology Program informed of any changes to my name, address, or phone number. I am aware that the findings of the drug screen and criminal background check may impact my eligibility for clinical placement in the RT Program. My signature below authorizes the release of my background information to all affiliated agencies necessary for placement in required clinical course rotations. I understand that RT Program courses are taught at the Marysville campus. I am aware that I will be required to commute during the program and have carefully considered the human and financial costs of traveling. I understand that the district will not provide me with transportation to these clinical sites. I understand that it is my responsibility to meet with a Yuba College counselor to ensure all of my degree and prerequisite requirements have been met. I understand that my application to the Yuba College Radiologic Technology Program will be nullified if my academic record reflects any documented instances of cheating on a standardized test or being removed from the clinical for non-professional behavior. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information. Student Signature: Date: Printed Name: Student ID#: 7