AS Radiography Program Costs

Tuition

$650 per credit

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Additional Costs

As a clinical education program, the radiography program requires some expenses that go beyond standard university tuition and fees:

Clinical Education Travel

Students participate in off-campus clinical rotations each semester. These rotations generally require travel two to three times per week. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

• Cost – variable (e.g., gas, parking, public transportation). Refer to the Clinical Education Settings webpage for mileage information from SHU campus.

Health Clearance Form/Physical and Immunizations

In order for the University to comply with Connecticut State Law regarding student immunizations, all students are required to submit the Health Clearance form.

• Immunizations: All students must have documentation of immunization and/or titer affirmation of immunity for common diseases included but not limited to: Varicella, MMR, TB, TDaP, HepB and influenza. These must be documented prior to the start of clinical experiences and must be maintained throughout the program.
  • Cost – variable (check with your insurance carrier)
• Health Clearance Form/Physical: Students are required to have an annual physical.
  • Cost – variable (check with your insurance carrier) 

CastleBranch

The College of Health Professions uses CastleBranch to provide background checks, drug screenings and tracking of clinical health compliance requirements. All students must enroll in and activate a CastleBranch account and cover the costs for the background check, drug test and compliance tracker.

• Cost – $146.73 for the initial enrollment which includes:
  • Compliance Tracker – All immunization and/or titer affirmation of immunity will be uploaded for compliance tracking.
  • Background Check – All admitted students planning to enroll in the radiography program must consent, submit to and satisfactorily complete a criminal background check (CBC) before registration for courses as a condition of matriculation.
  • Drug Screen – All students must complete a drug screen annually and/or before the start of the fall semester.
    • The cost of the first drug screen is included in your enrollment package.
    • Cost – $45.99 for each additional drug screen

CPR Certification

All students must be CPR certified prior to beginning the radiography program and must be maintained throughout the program. The only two types of in-person CPR certifications that are acceptable are the American Heart Association (AHA) - Healthcare Professional CPR Basic Life Support (BLS provider) or the American Red Cross (ARC) - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

• Cost – variable

Clinical Uniform

All students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining the SHU Radiography-approved uniform. This approved uniform can be purchased via the University’s bookstore.

• Cost – variable (approximately $50-$200)

Textbooks

All students are required to purchase a “Radiography Book Bundle”

• Cost:
  • First-year book bundle: Approximately $515
  • Second-year book bundle: Approximately $215

All fees are subject to change.