Admission Policies

Admission to the Radiation Therapy Technology Program is open to all individuals who meet the following Admission Requirements:

• Be a graduate from a radiography program that is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (if attended a radiography program in New Jersey)
  
• Be a technologist in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [ARRT].  Be a licenced Radiographer in the state of New Jersey (if applicable)
  
• Have successfully completed the following courses: 

BIO-109 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO-209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Prerequisite: BIO-109)
MAT-045 Intermediate Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT-031/032 sequence or MAT-035 or proficiency examination)
MAT-180 Precalculus: College Algebra and Trigonometry (Prerequisite: MAT-045)
PHY-185 Introduction to Physics

• Have successfully completed two of the following four General Education courses*:

CIS-158  Introduction to Computer Science (Prerequisite: MAT 032 or MAT 035)
WRT-201 English Composition II (Prerequisite: WRT 101)
SPE-111   Speech Communication
MAT-250 Statistical Analysis (Prerequisite: MAT 150)

*          Two of the above listed General Education courses may be taken concurrent with the Radiation Therapy Program.  Successful completion of all four courses is required by the American Regestry of Radiologic Technologists and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Bergen Community College mandates a standardized placement examination for those wishing to complete an Associate Degree or Certificate Program. It is to be administered to those candidates who have not completed a college level degree. After filling out an application, the candidate is referred to the testing center to schedule Basic Skills Placement Testing.  Students must complete this test before registering for classes.  This examination tests English and Math skills.  A passing grade on this examination or a passing grade in the remedial corresponding courses will render the candidate eligible for application into the Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

The Admissions Committee of the Program will review applications.  The program has a rolling admissions policy and admission decisions are based on academic performance, experience and achievement of the applicant. Completed applications will be evaluated in April, June and August.   Admission into the program is limited.

It is highly recommended that the applicant:

• Supply three letters of recommendation – preferably from a workplace and/or educational institution source
• Submit a letter of intent to the program coordinator
• Schedule an advisement session with the program coordinator

Applicant Procedures:

1.         Obtain application material from Bergen Community College Admission Department. The mailing address is:  400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652; Telephone number: 201-447-7195; Web site:  http://www.bergen.edu/pages/691.asp,  E-mail: admsoffice@bergen.edu. 

2.         Completed application forms must be returned to the Admissions Department with a non-refundable application fee of $25.00.

3.         For each application, one set of official transcripts of all high school, radiologic technology, and college courses must be sent to the Admissions Department.

4.         Verification of ARRT registration in good standing and NJ State Licensure (if applicable) indiagnostic radiography must be sent to the Admissions Department.

5.         All other supporting credentials such as recommendations and test scores should be sent to the Admissions Department.

The information on this page is maintained by the Radiation Therapy Technology Program Coordinator, Carol Chovanec.