Admissions
Application Deadline
| Admit Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (August) | September 1, 2025 | January 6, 2026 |
Admission Requirements
28 semester credit hours (or 42 quarter credit hours) completed at an accredited college or university.
- These hours must include the specific prerequisite courses.
- College-level coursework completed with a grade of C- or higher (Exceptions to this policy due to COVID-19: Interim Admissions Policy).
- Remedial coursework is not accepted.
- Coursework can be in progress when you apply but must be completed by July 15 of the year of entry.
2.5 Cumulative College GPA
- Met at the time of application, as calculated by the application system.
- To report a college GPA, applicants must have some college-level coursework completed prior to application deadline.
- No standardized test scores (ex: SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) are required or accepted for consideration for this program’s application.
- If you have Foreign or French-Candian Transcripts, obtain a course-by-course transcript evaluation for your application.
- Review the English Proficiency requirements.
- This program is approved for students needing an F-1 Visa Sponsorship.
Application to Admission Timeline
Those applying to the UNMC Radiography Program should review the following:
UniCAS Application (September - January)
Submit an application through our Centralized Application System (CAS). All materials and transcripts will be collected in this application and are due by the application deadline.
The application fee is $60. There is an income-based fee waiver request form available on our How to Apply page.
Upon submission of your application and materials the CAS will complete a verification process, which can take up to 2 weeks. Once your application is verified, our team will review your eligibility for the program and communicate any missing requirements and next steps.
Start your application now
Interview (February)
Interviews will be offered to a limited number of qualified applicants, however; all applicants will be notified of interview decisions (invited to interview, wait list for interview, not selected to move forward) in late January via email.
Interviews are held in-person at both our Kearney and Omaha locations. This time will include interviews with Admissions Committee members, a faculty meet-and-greet, and a student-led campus tour. Applicants will also learn more about the program’s various location options listed below.
Admission Decisions (Late February)
All interviewed applicants will be notified of acceptance, wait list, or declination via email.
Accepted applicants are considered conditionally admitted until all admission and onboarding requirements are met.
There is no deposit required to hold your seat if accepted.
Onboarding Requirements (March – August)
Applicants accepted to the program will begin onboarding in the spring. Outstanding prerequisite coursework and final transcripts are due July 15 of the year of entry.
Incoming students must complete a background check and submit immunization documentation at their own expense before they can be enrolled in courses.
Any accepted student will be responsible for having a personal laptop. Please visit the College Computer Requirements page for more details.
Additional Information
Clinical Environment:
- Accepted students are guaranteed timely and appropriate clinical placement.
- Accepted students will be required to complete a background check and substance abuse testing prior to matriculation into the program. Depending on clinical site, additional requirements may need to be met or updated.
- During the program, students will be assigned to periodic evening/weekend rotations which will not comprise more than 25% of the total clinical clock hours.
Clinical Placement Locations:
Accepted students will be assigned to a clinical placement location. Once a location is assigned, the student will be expected to remain at their assigned location for the duration of the program. Students are asked for their clinical placement location preference during the application process; however, there is no guarantee as to what location will be offered. See the Clinical Placement Locations page for more information and housing options.
Program Demographics:
Average number of applications received each year: 100-150
Number of students accepted: 37 total
- 15-20 for Omaha clinical placement location
- 8-12 for Kearney clinical placement location (including rotations in Grand Island, Hastings, & Holdrege)
- 2 for Columbus clinical placement location
- 2-3 for Norfolk clinical placement location
- 2-4 for North Platte clinical placement location