Admission Requirements

AS Radiography Application Deadlines

Admission Criteria

The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically, taking into account each student’s personal situation and demonstrated potential for success. The application review includes an analysis of academic preparation, including high school and college transcripts, coursework rigor and selected grades in prerequisites, as well as life experiences such as work in health care or military service.

Application Criteria

Applicants to the Radiography program must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Completion of the Admissions Application
• $50 application fee
• Attendance at an information session (currently can be satisfied by a virtual admissions appointment)
• Schedule a 1:1 virtual appointment with your admissions counselor
• Submission of proof of high school completion via:
  • Final High School Transcript
  • GED
  • Translation of Foreign Credential (All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English.)
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted to enroll@sacredheart.edu or mailed to Undergraduate Admissions, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825
• Applicants are evaluated on the following:
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75
    • GED or high school diploma including the following, unless prior college credits have been earned:
      • 3+ years of high school math, including 2 years of algebra and 1 year of geometry; minimum grade of C+
      • 1 year of high school chemistry; minimum grade of C+
      • 1 year of high school biology; minimum grade of C+
    • Prerequisite courses are not required for admission. Applicants who have completed prerequisite coursework must have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 with no more than two attempts in math and science. Prerequisites for RAD 101 are as follows:
      • English Composition or First-Year Seminar* - 3 credits, C+ or better
      • Human Anatomy & Physiology I* - 4 credits, C+ or higher (B- or higher if taken at another institution within 5 years of application)
      • Human Anatomy & Physiology II* - 4 credits, C+ or higher (B- or higher if taken at another institution within 5 years of application)
      • College Algebra* - 3 credits, C+ or better within 10 years of application
• Admission is based on points as detailed in the rubric. Applicants with the highest number of points and fewest repeated courses get priority consideration for admission. Meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. You are assessed in comparison with all applicants in the current application cycle.
• Applicants who have attended another radiography program must obtain a letter stating that they left in good standing. If admitted, the applicant will have to complete the program in its entirety. Sacred Heart University does not transfer in radiography courses from other programs.

*Cannot be taken fully online

Competitive Admission & Waitlist Information

Due to a limited number of approved clinical sites and placements available for students, the program cannot admit every eligible candidate who applies. As a result, applicants are selected through a competitive admission process, receiving points per the rubric. The minimum number of points for admission consideration is seven. The maximum possible points are 35. Students are notified of admission decisions via their online applicant portal.

Once the top-ranking applicants are admitted to the seats available, the next group is placed on a waitlist. If any of the admitted students decline their seat, the seat is offered to the next person on the waitlist. The waitlist does not carry over from year to year. If not admitted, students must reapply during the next application window.

Additional Steps

To be considered for financial aid, explore financial assistance with the resources of SHU’s Student Financial Assistance.

Note that all students admitted to an associate degree program must fulfill course requirements for their degree at Sacred Heart per University policy.

Admitted students must complete a health clearance, as well as pass a criminal background check and drug screen, in order to register for classes. Instructions on completing this clearance are provided upon receipt of the non-refundable enrollment deposit.

More Information

If you have questions about the application process, contact your admissions counselor: