Radiation Therapy Program Admission Guidelines

SUNY Erie Community College Radiation Therapy Program Admission Guidelines SUNY Erie Community College offers a 24 month Associates degree in Radiation Therapy. The program combines the classroom environment with hands-on practical experience to prepare the student for success on the ARRT registry examination and ultimately a rewarding career in Radiation Therapy. Admissions Overview The admissions process for the radiation therapy program includes an individualized review of applicants. With a limited number of positions available, admissions are competitive and contingent upon a variety of factors in the review and evaluation of the candidates. Admissions Process Our Admissions Review Committee consisting of faculty members to include the Program Director and Instructors. The Admissions Review Committee reviews applicants on academic accomplishments and personal attributes using a defined evaluation rubric. Consideration for admissions to the radiation therapy program is not based on race, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, age or disability. The admissions review process is based on the admissions criteria detailed below: Admissions Criteria (1) Prerequisite Courses (Listed on SUNY Erie Radiation Therapy Program) Applicants are required to have completed the prerequisite courses. (2) Academic Achievement (High School OR College Transcripts MUST be on file) The cumulative GPA is calculated using all college-level courses whether passed, failed or repeated. Science and mathematics GPA is calculated using college-level mathematics and science courses only. Remedial-level courses will not be calculated in the science and mathematics GPA. Deductions for course repeats are reflected in candidate scoring. (3) Professional Recommendations (LETTER & ATTACHMENT B- sent to Reference) Applicants must submit three (3) completed recommendation forms from professional references (2) past instructors and (1) supervisor). Applicant will include the “Professional Recommendation Letter” (page 6) along with the reference Forms when sending to selected references for completion. The references will score the applicant on a scale from 1 to 5 in areas of academic rigor and personal characteristics. The recommendation form incorporates a 5-point rating scale that allows for a measurable calculation of the applicant’s characteristics. Any letter of recommendation or other types of correspondence submitted outside the formal admission process will not be included in the applicant's file and will not be provided to 1|Page