Admissions
The A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology program is cohort based, lock-step and has a fall start date.
We welcome any applicants who are ready to start their career as a radiologic technologist, provided the few basic requirements below are met. Working in radiography is a fulfilling career that allows you to play an important role in the healthcare field by taking X-rays and using other medical imaging techniques to help providers diagnose and treat patients.
Application Deadline
All application materials must be received by no later than 9:00 pm Pacific time on May 1st.
How to Apply
Most application materials (e.g., college transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, etc.) will be submitted by completing the AHCAS application, available by visiting https://ahcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant/login. AHCAS charges an application fee for this application. Touro University California does not determine the amount of the AHCAS application fee.
After creating your AHCAS account, search for “Touro University California”, followed by “Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology”. This program should appear within the AHCAS portal on or shortly after October 15th.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Radiologic Technology (RadTech) program must:
- Submit the AHCAS application for admission.
- Be at least 18 years of age prior to beginning classes. Applicants under the age of 18 at the time of application will be required to submit a waiver from a parent or guardian.
- Submit high school transcripts showing high school graduation prior to the start of classes, or a GED certificate
- Your high school transcript(s) must be sent electronically to Touro University California (tuc.admit@touro.edu) directly from your high school or from their transcript delivery service; transcripts sent by applicants will not be processed.
- Submit transcripts from all colleges attended, if applicable. To be considered, colleges must be accredited by a TUC-approved accrediting organization (list provided below).
- Your college transcripts will be requested through the AHCAS application portal, and they will be sent directly to AHCAS.
- Have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to those with GPA’s of 3.0 or higher.
- For applicants with at least 20 semester units of college coursework, the GPA will be determined by the college transcript(s).
- For applicants with less than 20 semester units of college coursework, the GPA will be determined by the high school transcript(s).
- Submit a qualifying TEAS exam score in the 50th percentile or higher (details provided below). Preference may be given to applicants with a TEAS score in the 70th percentile or higher.
- When you register for the TEAS exam, you will request that your score report be sent directly to Touro University California (tuc.admit@touro.edu).
- Submit two letters of recommendation (requested through the AHCAS application portal)
- One letter of recommendation should be from a science teacher/faculty member who taught you in their course. If you cannot obtain a science letter, you may substitute a letter from a professional source.
- One letter of recommendation may be from any other source, excluding family members.
- Complete all required essays/short answer questions as presented within the AHCAS application.
Admissions Process
The RadTech program operates on a rolling admissions cycle, meaning complete applications are reviewed and applicants may be interviewed throughout the application cycle. Following receipt of all required application materials, applications are reviewed and selected candidates will be invited to attend a Zoom interview with program faculty. Submission of a complete application does not guarantee an interview, and interviewing does not guarantee acceptance into the program; both are required components of the admissions process. Following an interview, applicants may be accepted into the program, placed on a waitlist, or denied. Those accepted into the program will be required to pay a $50.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit to hold their seat.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam
Formerly known as the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination (HObET), the TEAS is a timed test that focuses on a candidate’s knowledge of reading, mathematics, and science, as well as English and language skills. The current fee for the TEAS exam is $120.00 and it must be paid at the time of testing. The testing fee is subject to change at the discretion of TEAS exam administrators at any time. The exam will be completed remotely and will not require in-person attendance. If you have already taken the TEAS exam, you may have your previous score(s) submitted for consideration through the TEAS portal provided the exam was taken within two years of the expected date you expect to begin classes.
Please visit our Steps to Registering for TEAS Exam for assistance with registering for the TEAS exam. For general information about the exam, please visit https://www.atitesting.com.
Transfer Credit Eligibility
Applicants may receive transfer credit for the first-semester courses listed below. The Office of the Registrar will review official transcripts, and approved transfer credits will be communicated to students prior to Fall registration. Courses for which transfer credit is not approved will be completed during the first semester of the program.
- Composition & Communication (3 semester units)
- College Math (3 semester units)
- Medical Terminology (3 semester units)
- Introduction to Physics (3 semester units)
Graduates of Foreign Institutions
Except in cases where the institution is accredited by one of the agencies approved by Touro University California, all coursework completed outside of the United States must be submitted for evaluation using one of the approved evaluation agencies.
Approved Evaluation Agency:
- World Education Services (This is the preferred evaluation agency for Touro University California)
- International Education Research Foundation
- Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
Evaluations must be sent directly from the evaluation service to tuc.admit@touro.edu; evaluations received from applicants will not be processed.
Transcript Evaluations Must Include:
- Course by course evaluation
- Number of semester units each course is worth
- Letter grade for each course
- Cumulative GPA
- Indication the degree earned is equivalent to a degree from a TUC approved accrediting body.
Citizenship Requirement
Individuals who have met all application requirements and permanently reside in the United States at the time of application are permitted to apply and matriculate at Touro University California. Currently, TUC does not accept international students.
Eligibility for Federal Financial Aid is limited to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents. Candidates applying without US Citizenship or Permanent Residency are strongly encouraged to explore financing options before proceeding with the application process. Additional information may be viewed by visiting the Eligibility Requirements on the Financial Aid page.
Institutional Accreditation Requirement
TUC will consider High School diplomas and associate degrees earned within the State of California provided they are earned at institutions accredited by one of the following organizations:
- Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC (ACS WASC)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Diplomas and associate degrees earned outside of the State of California will be considered provided they are earned at institutions accredited by organizations equivalent to those listed above.
TUC will also accept Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Professional Degrees from institutions accredited by one of the seven institutional accrediting agencies listed below:
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC)
Applicants who have completed degrees and/or coursework outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by a TUC approved agency to verify equivalency to those offered by institutions accredited by one of the accrediting agencies listed above. For a list of TUC approved evaluation agencies, please contact the Office of Admissions at tuc.admit@touro.edu.