Carroll Community College

Admission to the Radiography Program at Hagerstown Community College

The Application Process

The Radiography Program at Hagerstown Community College has selective (not open) admission. Class sizes are limited. To be considered, the student must:

• Submit an "Application for Admissions" and the "Supplemental Application for Selective Admissions Programs" to the Office of Admissions and Registration, Hagerstown Community College, by the October 1 deadline. (Applications are considered once each year.)
• Submit official transcripts from other colleges attended.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher is required for all college course work.
• Submit proof of Graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Radiography students must be at least age 18.
• Complete college placement tests in reading, English, and math (or complete appropriate prerequisite course work).
• Enroll in Math-128 (College Algebra) and BIOL-211 (Human Anatomy and Physiology 2) by the application deadline.  A minimum grade of "C" is required. 
• All students must have current CPR certification. American Heart Association’s Health Care Provider course (not Heartsaver) is required. Carroll Community College offers approved CPR courses through the Office of Continuing Education and Training, 410-386-8100.

Students who have been accepted for admission to the Radiography Program will be notified of the decision by mail. The offer of admission is for the specified year only. Hagerstown Community College is not responsible if an applicant fails to report a change of address. Students who do not gain admission must reapply the following year.

Transfer Students/Advanced Standing: Students requesting advanced standing must meet the academic requirements for admission, and will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students transferring from another similar program will be evaluated individually. Students should discuss their situation with the program coordinator.

Extra expenses will be incurred during the program. Students are required to purchase: uniforms, liability insurance, supplies, and a physical examination by their own healthcare provider. In addition, students enrolled in a health sciences program need to know that their classes and clinical schedules will vary, and are likely to include evening and weekend hours. All students enrolled in health sciences programs are required to provide their own transportation to clinical experiences. Technical standards, i.e., motor and sensory abilities, exist for these programs. Any applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony should consult with the appropriate program director.

Hagerstown Community College has an academic amnesty policy for students who have not enrolled for a minimum of two years and have completed no more than 32 credits with a GPA less than 2.000. Those students may be eligible for academic amnesty. See the Hagerstown Community College Catalog for details.