Admissions

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Admissions Overview

• This admissions process applies to the class beginning Autumn Semester 2026.
• Program Admissions are limited due to the availability of clinical teaching placements.
• The Medical Imaging program will begin every Autumn Semester and will be 5 consecutive Semesters in length.
• A competitive admissions process is applied when candidates meeting admission criteria exceed program capacity (32 students).

 

Step 1: Apply to Columbus State Community College

1. Complete the admissions process to Columbus State Community College. www.cscc.edu 

2. Application to the College is not the same as application to the Medical Imaging Program. After you have been accepted to the College, you may then apply to the Medical Imaging Program. For more information on applying to Columbus State, contact the Student Central at (614)287-5353, (800)621-6407, or go online and follow the ‘Get Started Guide'

Step 2: Attend the MANDATORY Medical Imaging Information Session (Dates listed above)

Program Information Sessions review the following information:

• Overview the Imaging profession.
• Discuss specific aspects and career opportunities in the radiography profession. Review the Medical Imaging program Plan-of-Study curriculum.
• Medical Imaging program admissions process and application.
• Identify additional resources at Columbus State that may assist in the student preparation.
• Update applicants of any program changes for the upcoming admissions deadline.
• Health and Human Service advisors are another excellent resource for program advising.

Step 3: Apply to the Medical Imaging Program 

The following steps apply when applying to the Medical Imaging program. you will receive the Medical Imaging Application at the MANDATORY MEDICAL INFORMATION SESSION.

1. Complete all sections of the program application return the printed application by email as a PDF or deliver to the GR building during open business hours to the program by March 1, 2026.  It is important that if you are physically mailing the application, that the application is postmark dated by March 1, 2026.

2. Submit a written statement of interest and intent. Two Paragraphs, typed paper in your own words indicating your interest in the radiography profession. Please email this with your PDF application returned to the program or return your application packet in-person to the GR building during open business hours.  Additional information and instruction will be discussed at the Mandatory Information Session.

3. Completion of the achievement of a minimum of an overall GPA of 2.50 based on completed courses at Columbus State, other recent college transcripts, or high school transcripts. Only the GPA’s from college transcripts will be considered if a minimum of 24 credits have been completed.

4.  Complete 8 hours of observation. Additional information about electronic submission of Observation documentation will be discussed at the Mandatory Information Session.  Paperwork for observation

* Applicants previously dismissed from other health care related programs for academic or professional reasons will not be eligible for admission through the routine admission process and additional steps may be required.

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Additional Program Information

1. Applications are available during the Mandatory Medical Imaging Program Information. 

2. Applications for the class beginning Autumn Semester of 2026 have a Spring Semester deadline (i.e March 1, 2026 is the deadline for August 2026) . Only current completed applications submitted by the application deadline will be considered. All pre-requisites must be completed by the end of Autumn Semester, to receive points. This information will be discussed further at the Mandatory Information Session.

3. Applicants will be notified of their status in the program by email approximately 6 weeks after the application deadline.

4. The program utilizes a competitive admissions process whereby the most qualified applicants are considered at the time of application.

5. Applicants for admission to the program will be evaluated based on the completion and submission of the following required admissions criteria in the admission envelope/email:

• Admission and Worksheet (Calculated)
• Attend information session (indicate on application)
• Written Statement of Interest
• Course completion 
• Completion of HESI, within two years of application to the program

Applicants, who have completed additional math/science courses, obtained other allied health or other advanced degrees may receive additional consideration. Additional recommended courses to complete prior to the application deadline include:

• General Education Courses
  ENGL1100, (or Equivalent), COMM 2200
  MULT 1110
  CSCI 1101
• Basic Related Courses
  BIO 2300
  BIO 2301
  MATH1148
• Other Math/Science Courses (unrelated to Medical Imaging Plan of Study)
• Other allied Health degree
• Completion of Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree

The Medical Imaging program Admissions Committee will make the final determination of acceptance into the program.

6. All application materials MUST be included in the email to the program or large white SASE Columbus State envelope you will be provided with at the Mandatory Medical Imaging Information Session.

7. Accepted students will be required to have a background check, drug testing and health records completed prior to beginning Autumn Semester courses and they must be in good standing.  The cost is roughly $120.00. Students, who fail to complete the background check and drug testing requirements, will forfeit their seat in the program. This should not be done until after provisional acceptance has been received.

8. All students are required to have personal health insurance while attending all clinical courses. NOTE: CSCC does not offer health insurance.

9. Applicants are responsible for completion of all pre-requisite courses that pertain to the general (G) and basic related (B) courses on the program Plan-of-Study. Please consult the College Catalog.

 

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Program Advising

STUDENTS PLANNING FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO PROGRAM

Health Sciences Advising Center

Location:  Health Sciences Pathway Advisors

Hours: Varies by semester, please see website above

Log-in to Blackboard, find Health Sciences Advising on the 2nd page of the Services catalog, and click "Schedule On line"

In order to protect student records and privacy, we ask that students email from their student.cscc.edu email address. Please include your CougarID number within your email inquiry.

 

AFTER ACCEPTANCE INTO PROGRAM

Faculty Advisor	Office	Phone	E-mail
Said Chaouki	389 N Grant Ave Room 111	(614) 287-2529	schaouki@cscc.du
Quest Folck	389 N. Grant Ave, Room 110	(614) 287-3692	qfolck@cscc.edu
Megan Martin	389 N Grant Ave Room 112	(614) 287-5449	mschwartz5@cscc.edu