Academic Programs

Students are admitted to the Radiography Program once a year, in the fall semester. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the following credentials are on file at the Downtown Admissions Office no later than March 1st:

Procedure I:
1. Complete the American College Test (ACT) or the COMPASS exam. First-time college students must take the ACT or COMPASS exam. Allow 4 - 6 weeks from test date for the ACT results to be returned to Jefferson Community and Technical College. Students who have not completed their ACT must take the COMPASS exam. COMPASS testing dates are available in the JCTC Assessment Center. Please phone 502-213-2256.

2. Each applicant must submit the following credentials by March 1: American College Test (ACTE) or Compass score reports: minimum scores for admission to the program are ACTE – Composite of 18, or COMPASS: Reading -76 Writing –57 Algebra –35.

3. Complete an official application to Jefferson Community and Technical College. Mail the completed official JCTC Application Form to the Admissions/Records office, NOT to the Allied Health Division Office. Official applications sent to the Allied Health Division Office will not be forwarded to Admissions. Address: Admissions/Records Department, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 109 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

4. Request and submit an official high school transcript or GED certificate. Note: The submission of a high school transcript or GED Certificate pertains to first-time college students. A high school transcript or GED is not required for students transferring to JCTC from another college or university.

5. Request that the registrar of each institution previously attended forward to the JCTC registrar an official transcript of all college work completed or work in progress. The transcript must be forwarded to the Admission/Records Office, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 109 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. Note: A sealed official transcript issued to a student or submitted by a student will NOT be accepted by the JCTC registrar.

Procedure II:
1. Attend a Radiography advising conference. No appointment is required. All advising conference dates and times are listed in the below paragraph. Select ONE date & time. All advising conferences are held at Jefferson Community and Technical College, Downtown Campus, 109 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

During this session, you will complete the RAD TECH selective admission application form. Select ONE date. Please bring a photo copy of all college transcripts to the advising conference at Jefferson Community and Technical College, Downtown Campus, VTI or LV building on corner of 2nd & Chestnut.  Check with the division secretary for more information about the dates.

2. A student declaring candidacy for fall admission must attend an advising conference prior to March 1. If you wish to roll-over your application to the next academic year, please call a program faculty member.

3. What do I bring to the advising conference?
• Submit a transcript (issued to the student) in a sealed envelope, of all college work completed or work in progress. A photocopy of the official transcript is permissible and is a requirement for ALL students.
• Submit a photocopy of any official grade not reported on the official transcript.
• Paper and pen to take notes

4. What tasks will I accomplish during the advising conference?
• Each participant will complete an official program application form. Note: An application to Jefferson Community and Technical College is NOT an application to the Radiography Program.
• Each participant will assist in completing his/her transcript evaluation form.
• Each participant will develop a plan or schedule for completing the program prerequisites.

5. A student must submit a written statement verifying a minimum of four hours of observation/work experience in a radiology department. This observation must be completed prior to acceptance into the program. Note: Prior to conducting your clinical observation, hospitals may require proof of a PPD skin test or other immunization records. The student is responsible for any expense associated with immunization testing. Submission of such records may be required before an observation appointment is scheduled. Please contact a program faculty member for assistance in scheduling your observation appointment.

6. Each program applicant is responsible for keeping his/her radiology file up-to-date. Important updates include new grades, phone, mailing address, and preferred e-mail address, etc.