Radiologic Sciences
MRI, CT and Sonography Application

MRI, CT and Sonography Application

It is important that you read through the Application Information first. It details all the documents you will need to have prepared for this application form.

2023 MRI, CT and Sonography Admission Application

Step 1 of 4 – Contact Information and Letter of Application

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Name(Required)

First Last

If applicable, please list all your previous names.

Boise State Student ID number(Required)

PLEASE NOTE: It is the APPLICANT’S responsibility to keep the Department of Radiologic Sciences informed about any changes in your mailing address, phone number or Boise State e-mail address. The department may need to contact you regarding your application and/or qualifications prior to or after the deadline. Please make certain these contact methods are current.

Boise State Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Preferred Phone Number(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Which program(s) are you applying to?(Required)

Diagnostic Radiology (on campus only)

MRI – Bachelor’s Degree

MRI – Certificate

CT – Bachelor’s Degree (MUST BE RT(R) OR RT(N) CREDENTIALED TO BE ELIGIBLE)

CT – Certificate (MUST BE RT(R) OR RT(N) CREDENTIALED TO BE ELIGIBLE)

Sonography – Bachelor’s Degree

Sonography – Certificate

Interventional Radiology – Bachelor’s Degree (MUST BE RT(R) CREDENTIALED TO BE ELIGIBLE)

Interventional Cardiology – Bachelor’s Degree

Interventional Radiology/Interventional Cardiology – Certificate (MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN AN INTERVENTIONAL SETTING TO BE ELIGIBLE)

If applying to multiple programs, please list the program(s) you are applying to in the order of your preference.

Example: 1. Radiology 2. Sonography 3. MRI

Are you planning to complete your clinical rotations in the Treasure Valley area (Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, McCall, Fruitland, Mountain Home – Idaho or Ontario, Oregon?(Required)

If not in the Treasure Valley area, where is it that you intend to perform your clinical rotations? (City, State)(Required)

City State

Have you previously applied to any Department of Radiologic Sciences program?(Required)

If yes, please list the year.(Required)

Please provide your specific credential(s) name(s) and number(s) below. If applying to the CT or Interventional Radiology programs you must provide your ARRT radiography certification number or the date you intend to take your ARRT radiography certification exam.

Please upload ANY healthcare credential documentation.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Letter of Application(Required)

The application for admission for the BS Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, IR, IC or Sonography program requires a narrative Letter of Application for every program you apply for. Follow the formatting instructions listed in this section, save your letter(s) as a PDF and upload it here.

Your letter should be typed, double-spaced with 1 inch margins, using Times New Roman 12pt font.

The letter should be no longer than 3 pages in length and should be addressed to the appropriate Program Admission Committee (i.e., diagnostic radiology, MRI, CT, IR, IC, sonography). Your letter should reflect serious thought.

Please attach a cover page with your letter to include your name, but do not put your name in or on the actual letter

Items to include (but not limited to):

*Please describe your motivation for pursuing a career in healthcare
*Explain how your interests and life experiences stimulated your interest in medical imaging
*Discuss your investigation of the field of medical imaging, specifically the program you are applying to
*Discuss how you will maximize your unique abilities to prosper in this program and become successful in the program you are applying to
*What short and long term goals do you have for your medical imaging career

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 4.

Work / Volunteer History(Required)

Add a new row to document multiple work or volunteer positions.

If there are no work or volunteer positions to document, please just fill out the fields with NA and continue.

Dates

Employer

Position and Responsibilities

Higher Education Institutes Attended(Required)

Add a new row to enter information for multiple higher education institutions.

Dates of Attendance

Institution

Degree Earned (None, A.A.S., A.S., B.S.)

Submitting Transcripts(Required)

Copies of all transcripts (official or unofficial), including Boise State’s, MUST be sent into us for this application to be properly processed.

Course enrollment for the prior semester should also be included, if currently enrolled.

A transfer evaluation equivalency by another institution is not acceptable for a transcript.

Submit your transcript(s) to us by emailing taraperson292@boisestate.edu.

Checking this button acknowledges that I am aware that I must submit all my transcript(s) in order for my application to be properly processed, and I am aware that I must submit my transcript via email, and not within this form itself.

Three (3) references must be returned to the department BY THE ADMISSION DEADLINE (4:00 PM March 1st) using this reference form (PDF)

These references are closed, in that the individual filling out the form will return it directly to the department; the applicant does not have access to the completed reference form.

Each applicant should give the evaluator a copy of this reference form (PDF) and a stamped envelope addressed to: Department of Radiology Program Admission Committee Boise State University 1910 University Drive Boise ID 83725-1845

References can also be directly emailed to taraperson292@boisestate.edu.

References CANNOT be completed by relatives of the applicant and should be furnished by individuals who can speak to the abilities of the applicant.

References will be checked.

The references must include one from each of the following categories and the three references can be used for multiple programs:

Academic-Related Reference Name(Required)

Select an individual that can assess your academic ability to complete a rigorous program. This individual could be a prior or current teacher, academic advisor, work trainer, volunteer educator, etc. that knows you well enough to give appropriate information.

First Last

Work-Related Reference Name(Required)

Select an individual that has recent knowledge of your work ethic or employment abilities. This can be a current or past supervisor, employer, volunteer coordinator, etc.

First Last

General Character Reference Name(Required)

Select an individual who knows you well enough to give a recommendation on your personal and ethical characteristics. This can be a minister, co-worker, coach, etc.

First Last

Awareness and Consent

For each of the following statements, please read the statement and check the button if you agree to the statement.

Application Components(Required)

I understand that my application is not complete until the Department of Radiologic Sciences receives:

1. All copies of my transcripts, official or unofficial, from all higher education institutions attended (college/university), including Boise State University.

2. Documentation of my fall grades on my transcript and my current spring course enrollment

3. My three reference letters

4. My $20 application fee for each program that I’ve applied to. You will be directed to our secure online payment site after you submit this application form.)

I agree to the application components.

My Responsibilities(Required)

I understand it is my responsibility to ensure that all letters of references and transcripts are received in the department by the stated deadline, or my application will be incomplete.

I agree to my responsibilities.

Boise State Enrollment(Required)

I understand I must be accepted as a full-time student to Boise State by the program application deadline. I should have a Boise State student number in order to complete this application.

I agree to enroll at Boise State.

Tuition and Fees(Required)

I understand that program and/or course fees may be added on top of institutional tuition and fees potentially totaling up to $500.00 per semester (Applied the semester you will be taking classes).

I agree to the tuition and fees.

Technical Proficiency(Required)

I understand the program requires technical proficiency utilizing computer technologies (word processing, e-mail, internet navigation, spreadsheet development, database usage, etc.). It is also required to own a fully functional computer or have access to a fully functional computer with Internet capabilities (high speed recommended), a browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0, Mozilla FireFox, or Google Chrome is recommended), an active e-mail address, and a word processing program (Microsoft Word is highly recommended). Computer access is available on campus for students; e-mail accounts are provided by Boise State. Price discounted academic software is available through Boise State. Students must prove computer competency as listed in the pre-requisites.

I agree to the technical proficiency requirements.

Medical Insurance and Transportation Requirements(Required)

I understand that if I am accepted into the program that I must provide proof of medical insurance and provide transportation to all assigned clinical sites. Most local clinical sites are within a 30 mile radius of Boise State University with the most remote clinical site located approximately 75 miles from campus. Distance students may have clinical site experiences at much greater distances.

I agree to the medical insurance and transportation requirements.

Personal Background Check and Drug Testing(Required)

I understand that accepted students will be required to submit to a personal background check and drug testing, with the source of and level of background check/drug testing determined by the College of Health Sciences. I will be responsible for any associated costs for these requirements. I understand that my acceptance status may be revoked due to the results. I understand that background checks/drug testing may be required each semester.

I agree to the personal background check and drug testing.

Full-time Commitment(Required)

I understand that if accepted into the program, it is a full-time commitment with requirements for evening and weekend clinical rotations at some clinical sites. Full-time employment is EXTREMELY difficult.

I agree to this full-time commitment.

Core Electives and Required Support Courses(Required)

I understand core electives and required support courses are not administered by the Radiologic Sciences Department. Times and availability will vary in any given semester; there is no guarantee of course availability at any given time. Students are responsible to meet with an advisor to understand the deadlines for course completion. Failure to meet the Boise State Foundational Studies course completion deadlines will result in an inability to graduate on time.

I agree to the core electives and required support courses.

Academic Candidacy(Required)

I understand that my overall cumulative GPA must be 2.70 or higher to be considered for candidacy. Students on academic probation will not be considered. My prerequisite course GPA must also be at least a 2.70 with a minimum of 14 prerequisite course credits completed by the application deadline.

I agree to the academic candidacy.

Course Preferences(Required)

I understand that preference will be given to those students who have completed the following Boise State courses or equivalents by the end of the Boise State spring semester of application: (Applications will not be considered if students will be missing more than one course at the end of the spring semester of application):

*ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I

*ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II

*MATH 143 College Algebra or MATH 170 Calculus I or ACT of 27

*BIOL 227-228 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II

*HLTH 101 Medical Terminology

*CHEM 101/L Introduction to Chemistry I OR CHEM 111/L General Chemistry I

*PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology

*Three credits of either FA or FH

*ITM 104, 105, 106 (or successful completion of the COBE Computer Placement Exam for Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database sections)

I agree to the course preferences.

ITM Courses

I have taken ITM 104, 105, 106, or the COBE Computer Placement Exam for Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database sections or another Windows computer software class.

Consent(Required)

I declare my answers to be true and correct. Should I furnish false information in any portion of this application, I hereby agree that such an act shall constitute cause for denial for admission to and/or dismissal from the program.

I have carefully read this application and have answered all questions completely.