Application Requirements
The Radiologic Technology Program starts each August and runs for two consecutive years. Didactic courses are held Monday through Friday during the day. Clinical rotations may be scheduled on weekday days, weekday evenings or on weekends. This is a full-time commitment. All prospective students must meet the admission requirements. Applicants must also be free from illegal drug use, have no felony convictions, and have no misdemeanor convictions other than minor traffic violations.
English Proficiency Requirements:
International applicants, visa holders, permanent residents, and exchange students whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. Applicants to the Radiologic Technology Program must demonstrate oral English communication skills sufficient for participation in the classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical settings. These skills are essential for successful completion of coursework and to ensure a safe patient care environment. Applicants must use acceptable grammar and pronunciation in formal classroom presentations and verbal interactions with healthcare professionals, faculty, peers, and patients in diverse clinical settings. Proof of English proficiency must be submitted by the end of the application period for the desired allied health program.
Application Timeline
| Application Opens | December 1 |
| Application Closes | March 1 |
| Interview Invitations Sent | By April 1 |
| Interviews | April |
| Acceptance Notifications Sent | By May 1 |
| Program Orientation | June/July |
| Program Begins | August (Fall Semester) |
Step-by-Step Application Instructions
You must complete the Weatherford College application to receive a Student ID.
| Grades | Points |
| A | 4 |
| B | 3 |
| C | 2 |
Maximum that can be earned is 30 points.
Prerequisite Courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (Must be taken within the last 5 years)
- College Algebra or Statistics
- Introduction to Psychology
- English Composition I or II
All courses must be completed at the time of application submission.
Corequisite Course:
It is strongly recommended that this course be completed prior to applying to the Radiologic Technology Program in order to receive points toward their application.
- Humanities/Performing Arts course (3 credit hours)
Anatomy & Physiology II
This is not required for admission but may strengthen your application. Must be taken within the last 5 years. Awarded bonus points based on the final grade earned using same scale as Prerequisite and Corequisite Course points, listed above.
Previous college degrees
| Associate Degree (AA or AAS) | 2 points |
| Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS, or higher) | 4 points |
Direct Patient Care Experience
This is not required for admission but may strengthen your application.
- Applicants may receive 2 bonus points for at least one (1) year of direct patient care experience.
- To be considered, you must submit a letter from your employer that includes:
- Dates of employment (full-time or part-time)
- A description of your job duties, specifically those involving direct patient care
- Employer signature and business contact information
Maximum of 2 bonus points
Direct patient care refers to providing hands-on care or services directly to patients receiving healthcare. Positions that primarily support patient care without direct patient interaction do not qualify.
**Direct patient care requires providing care to persons needing health services, not supporting roles that provide patient care.
- Roles that would earn medical work experience points: phlebotomist, transporter at hospital, medical assistant, certified nurse’s assistant, etc.
- Roles that would not earn medical work experience points: working the front desk in an ER or physician’s office, cleaning medical instruments, working in the billing department of a medical facility, etc.
The employer verification letter must be submitted with your application. The Radiologic Technology Program reserves the right to verify employment and determine eligibility for bonus points on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must submit documentation of either:
- The first Hepatitis B vaccination, or
- A positive Hepatitis B titer with their application.
We accept either:
- Heplisav-B series (approximately 2 months), or
- Traditional Hepatitis B vaccine series (approximately 4-6 months).
The series must be completed by July, prior to the start of the fall semester.
Please note: the Fast Track series is not accepted.
Make sure to include with all the documentation and your Health and Human Sciences application.
Indicate you are applying for the Radiologic Technology Program. Documentation verifying completion of the items listed above must be included with the application and either mailed to the college or submitted via email.
Applications can be submitted via physical mail:
Weatherford College
Health & Human Sciences Division
Attn: Misti Ellis-Jackson
225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76087
Phone: (817) 598-6217
*Must send all documentation together
Applications can be submitted via email:
Misti Ellis-Jackson
Email: radiologyprogram@wc.edu
Phone: 817-598-6217
*Must include all documentation in ONE PDF document
Approximately 50-60 applicants (subject to change) with the highest cumulative point totals will be invited to interview. Cumulative points are based on prerequisite coursework and previous degrees.
Maximum that can be earned in the interview is 30 points.
Final Cohort Selection
Following the interview process, the 28 to 32 applicants (subject to change) with the highest combined total of prerequisite course points and interview points will be offered admission to the program. The next 10 highest-scoring applicants will be designated as alternates. Applicants will be notified of their admission status by both telephone and email.
| Points awarded for prerequisite courses |
| Points awarded for A&P course (if applicable) |
| Points awarded for previous degree (if applicable) |
| Points awarded for prior medical work experience (if applicable) |
| Personal interview scores |
Applicants are required to return the acceptance letter with “accept” or “decline” indicated by the deadline stated on the letter. If there is no communication with the program by the deadline, the offer will be rescinded and extended to an alternate candidate.
Once Accepted
Once selected for admission to the program, students must complete the following before beginning the clinical portion of the program:
- Complete a criminal background check and drivers license check.
- Attend the mandatory program orientation.
- Obtain a TB screen test, various titers and immunizations, and a back/spine strength screening.
- Submit proof of major medical health insurance.
- Obtain current AHA Health Care Provider CPR – valid throughout the duration of the program.
Information and instructions for completing these requirements will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
