Facilities:
The Radiology Department at WVUH utilizes the latest in imaging technology to provide a wide variety of diagnostic capabilities. Image acquisition is 100% digital utilizing a Fuji™ Computerized Radiography System and a GE™ Picture Archiving and Communication System for image display and archive. The main facility is located within Ruby Memorial Hospital with satellite imaging units located in the Physician's Office Center and the Cheat Lake Outpatient facility. Imaging equipment consist of 9 general radiographic units, 2 digital R/F units, 2-64 Slice and 1-32 Slice Toshiba Aquillon™ CT Scanners, and 3 Neuro, Vascular & Interventional Suites.

Enrollment:
The program is accredited to enroll 18 students per year. The deadline for completed applications is February 1 of each year and the program begins during the first week of July each year. Student selection for enrollment is based upon academic qualifications, personal interview, previous healthcare and/or work experience, and the individual's projected ability to make a significant contribution to the health care profession.

Tuition & Fees:
Tuition is $1,000 per semester ($4,000 for the 24 month program). Additional costs include books, uniforms, graduation fees, certification exam fees and conference registration & travel expense. Students are informed of required textbook and uniform purchases upon admission to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, students are assessed a non-refundable, $50 admission fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid:
The program is accredited by the USDE to participate in their Student Financial Assistance Programs to include Pell Grants and the Stafford Loan programs. Student financial aid eligibility is determined upon admission into the program. In addition, the Program is approved for Montgomery GI Bill benefits for eligible enrolled veterans.

Policies
The following policies are available on-line for prospective students. Select the title to view.

• Student fees
• Academic Standards
• Clinical Education
• Admissions
• Transfer, Advanced Placement, Part-time enrollment
• Graduation Requirements
• Academic Calendar
• Student Services

Contact Information:
Jay S. Morris
Education Manager / Financial Aid Administrator
West Virginia University Hospitals
Radiologic Technology Education Programs
Box 8062
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: (304) 598-4251
E-mail: morrisj@wvuh.com

Assignments

Image Analysis & Evaluation (Gastro-Intestinal)

• Completed Application & Reference forms

• Completed Performance Standards form

• Official ACT or SAT exams scores
  • Minimum required scores:
    • ACT (Composite) = 19
    • SAT (Critical Reading + Math) = 900
    • ACT or SAT Writing component is not required or included.
  • Requirement may be waived for applicants possessing a baccalaureate degree.
  • ACT School Code - 4549
  • SAT School Code - 3863

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Grade transcripts from all previous academic experiences (High school and above)

• Satisfactory completion of 15 credit hours of post-secondary (college level) coursework in general education studies, which must include at least one course in Mathematics, and one course in Written/ Oral Communications. Post-secondary (college level) coursework can be completed as a prerequisite or a co-requisite. ( see FAQ's #12)

• Satisfactory completion ("C" grade or higher) of at least two courses of high school (or higher) mathematics. One must be a minimum high school level Algebra course with the other being recommended as Geometry, Algebra II, or Trigonometry.

• Satisfactory completion ("C" grade or higher) of at least three courses of high school level (or higher) science (i.e., Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Human Anatomy and Physiology).

Admission requirements are subject to change by the administration

Links:

American Society of Radiologic Technologists - ASRT

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist - ARRT

West Virginia Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners