Radiologic Technology
Admission Procedure
Admission Application Period
View the Application Dates and Deadlines page for the Radiological Technology Program admission application period.
Criterion for acceptance
The minimum qualification for application to the program is the completion of the prerequisite courses. Admission into the program is based on a rating system of the completed prerequisite and support courses. The “Criterion for Acceptance” will be explained in greater detail at RAD information sessions. The RAD rating system assigns higher value points to the Science course grades. Selection is based on total qualifying scores in rank order from the highest score until admission quota is met. You will also need a Compass Reading score of 78 or higher.
Admission Procedures
Step 1 : Complete the Radiologic Technology Program Readiness Check.
If you intend to apply for the Select Admission Radiologic Technology Program, complete the Radiologic Technology Program Readiness Check form under the "Forms" section to see if you qualify for admission.
Step #2 : Attend a mandatory information session before the application deadline.
See the "Health Sciences Information Sessions" link in the right column. At the information session you will learn more about the career pathway, program, curriculum, admissions, and application requirements.
For academic advising and support, visit a counselor on walk-in WEDNESDAYS from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. in Kauila 122. For email advising click on the Ask-A-Counselor link on the right-hand column.
Step #3 : Submit the UH Systems Application Form before the application deadline.
Submit a “University of Hawai'i System Application Form” if you are: (a) new applicant to the UH system (b) graduating high school student (c) returning student (d) international student (e) transfer student not attending a UH system college or university (f) active duty U.S. Armed Forces
Eligibility: All persons who are 18 or older, or who have earned a high school diploma or equivalency, are eligible for admission to Kapi'olani Community College. Identify your major as: “Liberal Arts (Pre-RAD).”
The College requires tuberculosis (TB) and Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) clearance for registration approval.
Application form is available in the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), Ilima 102.
Step #4 : Develop an academic action plan with a Health Sciences counselor
On Walk-in Wednesdays, you may seek advising to develop an academic action plan with a Health Sciences counselor using a “student issued copy” of your transcripts/records.
Step 5 : Achieve qualifying COMPASS placement test scores by the end of the application period.
Qualifying Compass Reading score (78 or higher) must be obtained before submitting an application. Placement test scores are valid for two years. You may retake a placement test after 120 days. Test results are received immediately upon completion of the test.
Step #5 : Complete all prerequisite courses.
Complete all RAD prerequisite courses prior to application. A “C” grade or higher is required for prerequisite and support courses. Science courses must have been completed within the last 5 years to be valid. Completing other program support courses is highly recommended.
Step #6 : Request Official Transcript(s) before the application deadline.
For evaluation of your previous college work to be applied toward your degree, you should have official transcript(s) and course description(s) outside of Kapi'olani Community College sent directly to the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). The Banner Information System has your UH System School's transcript information. You must complete a “Request for Transcript Evaluation” form (see the "Forms" section).
Step 7 : Submit the completed RAD Application Packet to the Health Sciences counselor before the end of the application period.
Pick up the RAD Application Packet at a program information session.
Submit the completed RAD Application Packet to a Health Sciences counselor on Walk-In Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Your program application will be reviewed with you during the application period. Only neighbor island and U.S. mainland students may mail the completed application packet to the Health Sciences counselor.
Notice: Health care students are required to complete University prescribed academic requirements that involve clinical practice in a University affiliated health care facility setting with no substitution allowable for the completion of required clinical practice. Failure of a student to complete the prescribed clinical practice shall be deemed as not satisfying academic program requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to satisfactorily complete any background checks and drug testing that may be required by the affliated health care facility to which he/she is assigned for clinical practice in accordance with procedures and timelines as prescribed by that affiliated health card facility.
Step 8 : Notification of acceptance to the program and attend program and hospital orientation sessions.
Each applicant will receive a letter of application status by the end of March.
Accepted students will attend a Program Orientation session to review the RAD Program Handbook and participate in the technical standards assessment (in June). Students will be assigned to a Hospital Orientation (in June). Within ten days of completing the Hospital Orientation, the student must send in the signed orientation form to the Health Sciences office.
Step 9 : Accepted students attend an advising session.
New RAD majors will be advised by the Program Director about the RAD courses to enroll in for the Fall semester.
Students will receive the health forms and First Aid & CPR information.
Complete and return your health forms and First Aid & CPR certification to the program faculty by the first week of the Fall semester.
Step #10 : Register online and pay your tuition.
You will register for your RAD TECH courses on-line. To register online, go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu and follow the instructions to login. Payment may be made on-line or at the cashier’s office (Ilima 102).
Step 11 : Complete the Keytrain pre-assessment and lessons.
The KeyTrain Program equips students with work skills to prepare for job entry. New RAD majors will participate in a session for the KeyTrain program. Students will complete the KeyTrain pre-assessments by the designated deadline. Student may begin and complete the KeyTrain "lessons" to improve their “skill gaps” of the job profile.
RAD majors will complete the WorkKeys post-assessment near program exit.
Admission requirements and application procedures can change. Prior to applying to the RAD program, contact the Health Sciences Department for updated information.
