{"id":16518,"date":"2026-03-18T16:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16518&#038;preview_id=16518"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:26:16","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16518_d2c808-31 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16518_04c24d-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Click on a question to read the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165180\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What are the admission guidelines to the program?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165180\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>meet the general admission requirements for the college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hold a high school diploma or GED.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) \u2265 2.5 based on the GPA calculated at the most recent institution\/college at which you completed at least 12 college credit hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not taken 12 college credit hours at any one college by the end of Fall 2025, your high school GPA must be \u2265 2.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the\u00a0prerequisites\u00a0for Fall 2026 consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One high school or college lab science<\/strong> (Biology, Physics, or Chemistry)<br>Biology is preferred. BIO 141 can not be used to fulfill this prerequisite, but BIO 101 or NAS 2 can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BIO 141<\/strong> (Human Anatomy and Physiology I) completed within the last 5 years.<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> A challenge exam is available for placing directly into BIO 141 for those who feel their prior knowledge is sufficient without having to complete BIO 101 or NAS 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDV 101<\/strong> (Orientation to Health Professions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each course must be completed with a C or higher by the end of the spring 2026 semester. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165181\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">How can I fulfill the two-credit SDV requirement if my college does not offer a two-credit SDV course?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165181\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>If your college offers a one-credit SDV 100 and a one-credit SDV 101, we can combine those two courses to equate to the two-credit SDV 101 prerequisite, provided the final grades are a C or higher.\u00a0 Alternately, if you have completed an Associate degree or higher, upon receipt of the official transcript showing degree completion we can use the previous degree to award credit for prior learning for the two credit SDV prerequisite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165182\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Is admission to the program very competitive? How is admission determined?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165182\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Twenty-one to twenty-four (21-24) students will be admitted to the 2026 Radiography Class. In 2025, there were approximately 150 qualified applicants considered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Criteria used in the selection of students includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HESI entrance test results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>student essay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>overall GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>science grades. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must score a minimum of 70 on the HESI to proceed to the interview process. Testing will begin in late March and interviews will take place typically in April. Applicants are encouraged to research the Radiologic Technologists (RT) profession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting the admission criteria does\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0guarantee program admission nor does completion of the Introduction to Radiography CSC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165183\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Is there a waiting list? Can the program be taken on a part-time basis? Is there an evening program available?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165183\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>There is not a waiting list. All applicants who meet the deadline and are\u00a0<strong>minimally<\/strong>\u00a0qualified will be considered for the program.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core RAD courses must be taken in sequence as outlined in the college catalog (including a summer semester). The core program coursework is only offered during the day.\u00a0Clinical experiences are primarily full days, but applicants should anticipate a limited number of evening or a weekend clinical during the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165184\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">If I hold a visa, am I eligible to apply for and begin the program?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165184\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>We accept permanent residents, asylee, refugees\u00a0and most visa types. However, we do not accept students on F1 or M1 visas as those visas are affiliated with a particular school.\u00a0Students on F1 or M1 visas are not allowed to pursue a degree or certificate program with Virginia Western. Students on B1 and B2 visas are also not allowed to enroll at Virginia Western.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165185\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What is the job skill option in the Introduction to Radiography CSC?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165185\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The Introduction to Radiography CSC allows applicants who may not be accepted into the AAS program to academically prepare to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam, if the EMS 111\/120 course sequence is completed.\u00a0<br><br>Additionally, if you already have a healthcare licensure\/certification (such as CCMA, CNA, Phlebotomist, etc,) if you submit a copy of your current license to the HPAAO, we can complete paperwork on your behalf to determine if\u00a0 Credit for Prior Learning can be awarded for one of the options under the job skill portion of the Introduction to Radiography CSC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165186\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Why are some support classes within the Radiology AAS not covered by financial aid in Introduction to Radiology?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165186\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The Introduction to Radiography CSC consists of specific coursework that is designed to allow applicants to the Radiography program to complete some of the courses required within the AAS and to also offer a job skill option to applicants in case of non-admittance to the program. Not all prerequisite and support classes are included in the CSC.\u00a0MTH 130 is not included in the CSC and you are offered the choice of PSY 230 OR PHI 220.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using financial aid to cover the cost of classes, financial aid will only cover the cost of either PSY 230 OR PHI 220 if you are eligible for financial aid. Financial aid will also not cover the elective since it is not included in the CSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to complete these courses prior to entry, you need to pay for those courses out of pocket.\u00a0 If you are accepted into the AAS Radiography program, financial aid will then cover those courses.\u00a0The plan change for accepted students from the CSC to the AAS typically occurs in late May or early June and will not be effective until the fall term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165187\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What is the policy regarding non-discrimination?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165187\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Applicants for admission to the Radiography program are considered for class positions based on their ability to meet program admissions standards, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or other non-merit factors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165188\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">How do I show proof of high school graduation if I graduated from a school in a foreign country?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165188\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Applicants can complete the GED and submit official scores of the GED to the HPAAO. Applicants can also submit their transcripts to one of the organizations who are members of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) and have the official report that verifies completion of United States High School education equivalency sent to the HPAAO. Either the copy of the GED scores or the official report from a NACES organization member must arrive by the application deadline of February 1 to be considered for the fall program.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naces.org\/members\/\">Here is a link to the current members of the NACES<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-165189\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What process do I follow if I want to apply for a future year?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-165189\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>If you are interested in taking classes to prepare for future entry into the program but you are unsure when you will be eligible, please submit the 2026 Radiography application with the appropriate transcripts. This will allow us to help you plan and suggest proper courses to begin your studies. The advisor will also evaluate your transcripts for transfer credit and can discuss your placement results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-1651810\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Who are the advisors in the HPAAO?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-1651810\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>We have a team of advisors for Health Professions.<ul><li>New students should begin with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/advising\/new-student-advising\/\">New Student Advisor<\/a> in the Enrollment Center.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Rhonda Perdue is the Health Professions program advisor and provides advising about applying and preparing for health professions programs for continuing Virginia Western Students. Rhonda can assist with career planning and course selection and may be able to assist with preliminary information. You can schedule an appointment with Rhonda Perdue via Navigate.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Pam Woody or Jasmine Terry will process your academic file and evaluate previously completed coursework after a review of your official transcripts. They will also send the process letter verifying your GPA, prerequisites, and the evaluation of your college course work.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submission of all academic materials including application and official transcripts from High School and all colleges attempted should be directed to: Attention: Pam Woody; VWCC; School of Health Professions; 3091 Colonial Avenue, SW; Roanoke VA 24015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also contact the team of advisors at <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\"><strong>healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After You Apply\/Completing the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-1651811\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Are there review guides to help prepare for the HESI?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-1651811\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/Radiography-HESI-Prep-Guide.pdf\">Click here for the HESI Prep Guide for Radiography<\/a>\u00a0(PDF).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-1651812\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Who makes the admission decisions? When are the results given to applicants?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-1651812\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Admission decisions are made by a Radiography Admissions Committee. Admission decisions are emailed by student email to the applicants as soon as possible following the spring semester, usually by late May. Please note that spring grades need to be posted to determine the prerequisite average prior to the Radiography Admissions Committee meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-1651813\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What is the tentative weekly schedule?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-1651813\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>VWCC Radiography Program &#8211; Projected Schedule 2026-2028<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First Semester (Fall):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Days<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 121<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/W\/F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lab on Wed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 131<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">T\/Th<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:30-3:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 125<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">HLT 143<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/W<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">HLT 105<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Times Vary<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second Semester (Spring):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Days<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 221<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/W\/F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lab on Wed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 132<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">T\/Th<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:30-3:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 245<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/W\/F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ENG 111<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Times Vary<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">MTH 130<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Times Vary<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Semester (Summer):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Days<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 205<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wed. evening<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 190<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/T\/W\/Th<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:30-3:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fourth Semester (Fall):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Days<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 111<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">T\/Th<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lab on Tues.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 240<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">T\/Th<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 231<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/W\/F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:30-3:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">PHI 220<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Times Vary<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifth Semester (Spring):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Days<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 112<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">T\/Th<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lab on Tues.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 215<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wed. evening<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1st 8 Weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thurs.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2nd 8 Weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RAD 232<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">M\/W\/F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:30-3:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">PSY 200, 230\/SOC 200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Times Vary<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note: Program elective courses must not interfere with the RAD course times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-1651814\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What is the impact on program completion for a person who does not have the COVID-19 vaccination?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-1651814\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Virginia Western Community College faculty and students must comply with the policies required by clinical facilities with which we have legal agreements. If a student refuses to comply with a clinical facility immunization and vaccination requirement, Virginia Western Community College will attempt, but cannot guarantee, to assign a student to an alternative clinical facility. A student will be placed in an alternative location only if it meets the educational objectives of Virginia Western Community College and program requirements for clinical placement. Faculty also must be available to appropriately supervise students at the clinical facility. Refusal to comply with a clinical facility immunization and vaccination requirement by a student in our health programs may impede your progress in the program or your ability to remain in the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-1651815\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">How do I obtain licensure as a radiologic technologist? Do I have to take an exam?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-1651815\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Yes! In all 50 states, students graduating from an accredited radiography program are required to pass the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) National Board exam and may have to meet additional state requirements in order to work as a Radiologic Technologist, Radiography (R.T.R). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective students should be aware that completing a background check process is be part of the boarding process. If students have any concerns regarding possible findings on these reports, they should contact the ARRT to complete an ethics review prior to boarding and preferably before beginning the Radiography program.\u00a0 If an ARRT ethics review is conducted, the ARRT will either accept or deny the students ability to sit for the board exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students employed in a facility requiring licensure in the state of Virginia or wishing to be licensed in the state of Virginia must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be 18 years of age or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a graduate of an accredited Radiography Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the ARRT National Board Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the Virginia Board of Medicine application for Radiologic Technologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate and maintain proof of Continuing Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia state licensure is\u00a0<strong>not required<\/strong>\u00a0by the state of Virginia for students employed in a hospital setting. \u00a0See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhp.virginia.gov\/Boards\/Medicine\/ApplicantResources\/ApplyforLicense\/RadiologicTechnologist\/\">Virginia State Licensure requirements for Radiologic Technologist<\/a>.\u00a0 Licensure requirements differ from state to state.\u00a0 Students intending to work out of the state of Virginia should consult the Board of Medicine for licensure requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16518_efaf6b-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16518_efaf6b-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16518_efaf6b-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16518_efaf6b-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16518_efaf6b-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16518_efaf6b-72 > 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_35183a-ed menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/\"><strong>Radiography Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_910585-4c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_910585-4c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_910585-4c menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3526&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_91d68e-d8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_91d68e-d8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_91d68e-d8 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/RadiographyChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_67bdee-b4 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_67bdee-b4 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_67bdee-b4 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_c36e52-a0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_c36e52-a0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_c36e52-a0 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_5b9091-98 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_5b9091-98 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_5b9091-98 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_31da5e-84 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_31da5e-84 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_31da5e-84 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_4c024a-3b > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_4c024a-3b > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_4c024a-3b menu-item 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_20380d-2c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_20380d-2c menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/learning-outcomes\/\"><strong>Student Learning Outcomes &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16525_c5710d-eb > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16525_c5710d-eb > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16525_c5710d-eb menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/EssentialFunctionsRadiography.pdf\"><strong>Essential Functions (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-oqs7h5som > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-oqs7h5som > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-oqs7h5som menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/program-effectiveness-data\/\"><strong>Program Effectiveness Data &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">71<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hunter R. Allen, M.S., R.T.(R)(ARRT)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Program Director and Assistant Professor, Radiography<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enroll@virginiawestern.edu\">enroll@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i> Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:855-874-6690\">855-874-6690<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"school\">School of Health Professions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box16518_7ad200-21 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box16518_7ad200-21 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #ffffff;border-right:3px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:3px solid #ffffff;border-left:3px solid #ffffff;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;background:#53c6d6;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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