Medical Radiologic Technology

All applications are due on June 1st by 11:59 p.m. for acceptance for the fall term. 

NOTE: All applications MUST be submitted to the online portal (under Step 7) and be complete with all required attachments, including unofficial transcripts, ACT scores, etc...  Failure to submit a completed application by the posted deadline will VOID that application.  Applications are NOT accepted by mail, fax, or email; they must be submitted via the submission portal under Step 7 below.

Lawson State accepts applications for the Medical Radiologic Technology Program annually by June 1st no later than 11:59 p.m.  Cohorts begin every fall.

RAD TECH Day Program: (Birmingham):
Lawson State Community College admits students to its RAD TECH day program once  per year for the fall term.  This program is taught on the Birmingham campus only.

The Medical Radiologic Technology Program (MRT) is a selective admissions program that requires a special application and has specific application requirements. The application to the MRT program is competitive and meeting application requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program. It is strongly recommended that the pre-professional courses below (highlighted in yellow) be completed before applying to the MRT program. While the courses are listed within the curriculum outline; the courses should be completed prior to applying to the Radiologic Technology program. With it being a competitive application process, higher grades can enhance an application.

Criteria (in terms of student selection) is established from assessing GPA's, student completion of pre-requisite courses, ACT exam outcomes, and grades achieved in Biology courses.

Eligiblity to Apply:

Each student is assessed by a Point System.  Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on the courses listed below and have an 18 on the ACT or ACT Residual to apply to the RAD Tech. Program.  They must also complete specific pre-requisite courses (see Step 4) below for more information.  Grades from all pre-requisite courses are used to evaluate entrance into the program.                                                                              

The first step to apply to the RAD Tech Program is to apply to the College.  Your status at Lawson must be Active. 

• Submit your Lawson State Application
• Submit your Unofficial Transcripts to the College (from all former colleges you have   attended).

If you have previously been accepted to LSCC, but have not attended the college for more than one semester; you may be required to complete a new application to the college and provide additional information.

Please check with the Admissions office before you complete the RAD application to ensure your acceptance is Unconditional.

Check your ACT score.  All applications must have a score of 18 or higher on the ACT to apply to the RAD Tech Program. A minimum score of 18 is required without exception (academic history and/or achievements cannot be considered in place of the ACT requirement).

ACT SuperScores of 18 or higher are accepted.

There is no expiration on test dates.

ACT On-Campus (formerly ACT Residual) scores MUST be from an Alabama Community College;

ACT On-Campus scores from any institution outside of the Alabama Community College System WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ACT scores listed on college transcripts will not be accepted

NOTE: GPA must be 2.5 for all pre-reqs. combined

Criteria (in terms of student selection) is established from assessing GPA's, student completion of pre-requisite courses, ACT exam outcomes, and grades achieved in all courses listed below.  Students can still apply even if all courses (listed below) have not been completed, but to increase your chances of being accepted, it is strongly recommended that you complete each class prior to applying.  

Eligiblity to Apply.  Click here to learn more.

Each student is assessed by a Point System.  Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on the pre-requisite courses listed below and have an 18 on the ACT or ACT On-Campus (formerly ACT Residual) to apply to the RAD Tech. Program. 

• ORI 101 or ORI 101T Orientation to College
• ENG 101 English Composition
• SPH 107 Fundamentals of Speech
• MTH 100 or Higher Level
• *BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I
• NOTE: *BIO103 is a pre-requisite to BIO201

Secure your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT COPIES from ALL your college you have attended, including Lawson State for your RAD TECH application.  Do NOT leave any colleges out. 

You must upload ALL unofficial transcripts to your RAD TECH application regardless of whether or not they were previously submitted to the Admissions office (Including the Lawson State Community College transcripts).

We will NOT accept transfer credits listed on one transcript from a separate college, we need to see each transcript in its entirety. *It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain copies of each transcript from each institution previously attended and upload them to the application by the deadline. Failure to do so, will VOID your application.

Secure a copy of your official ACT scores.  You will have to upload your scores to your online application. 

NOTE: All ACT scores are verified by the Admissions Office as well as ACT, Inc.  Falsifying of any records can and likely will lead to disciplinary action being sought up through suspension from the College.

Submit your completed application with all required documents.  ONLY completed applications will be considered.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RAD Tech. APPLICATION:

Click HERE to submit your RAD TECH application for the Associate's 2-year Program online by the deadline.  All applications MUST be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the day it is due and include all required attachments (unofficial transcript copies, ACT scores, etc...).

Click HERE to submit your RAD TECH Limited Scope for the Certificate Program online by the deadline.  All applications MUST be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the day it is due and include all required attachments (unofficial transcript copies, ACT scores, etc...).

For Fall Admissions, submit by June 1, by 11:59 p.m.

NOTE:  Be sure to submit all required documents including ALL your unofficial transcripts and official ACT scores.  Falsifying of any records can and likely will lead to disciplinary action being sought up through suspension from the College.