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Applications for EMCC’s associate in science in Medical Radiography are accepted between September 1 and February 1 of each year. All supporting transcripts must be received by the deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to complete the admission process.
Final file review is held through the Medical Radiography Department and Radiography is not considered rolling admissions. Decisions on applications will be announced in March.
In order to be reviewed by the EMCC Medical Radiography Department, applicants must complete (or be currently enrolled in) all program prerequisites and meet established enrollment criteria (see “Selection Process” described below).
| Application for Admission | Apply online here |
| HESI A2 Exam Results | Schedule an exam HERE |
| Transcripts (high school and all prior colleges) | Official transcripts for all prior institutions are required. |
Application & Supporting Documentation
The following must be received by the Admissions Office prior to file review by the Radiography Admissions Committee:
All applicants to Medical Radiography who are offered admission to the program will be required to submit to a national criminal background screening process at their expense within 30 days of acceptance. For more complete details regarding this requirement please see Criminal Background Screening If after reading this information you have questions or concerns please contact Stacy Green, at sgreen@emcc.edu or 207-974-4679.
Admission decisions will be based on an objective ranking system including, but not limited to: completion of prerequisite courses, grades, pre-admission test scores and attendance at an information session. See more information below.
To be considered for admission, all prerequisites must be successfully completed. Applications of students currently enrolled in prerequisite courses will not be reviewed for admission until a final grade is received. The prerequisites (high school equivalent) required for admission to EMCC’s Medical Radiography program are:
*It is the responsibility of the applicant to have the final grades from prerequisite courses taken through adult education or at another college mailed to the Admissions Office. (In determining whether an application is “complete” and ready to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, adult education transcripts are not considered if admission personnel are not aware that you are currently enrolled in these courses.) Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow up and ensure that all materials have arrived for your file. (Allow sufficient lead time.) Additionally, if you are currently enrolled in prerequisite courses and/or Radiography general education courses, make sure the Admissions Committee is aware of the course name, location, and anticipated completion date.
It is recommended that applicants acquaint themselves with the radiography field by spending time in a local hospital radiography department prior to attending an information session. Allow up to 2 weeks to schedule an observation experience once you contact the hospital.
Applicants may complete their observation at any local hospital/radiography department. Contact the Radiology Manager of the hospital to schedule an appointment.
Applicants who choose to complete their observation at Northern Light/Eastern Maine Medical Center must complete the following steps prior to scheduling their clinical experience appointment:
For the Radiography observation, applicants are required to dress professionally. Appropriate clothing (such as khakis or dresses/skirts) and comfortable shoes are acceptable attire.
An important part of the application process is the HESI A2 Exam that is required of all applicants. In order to schedule a date to take this exam at EMCC, you must first submit an Application for Admission! If program prerequisites are not complete, it is not advisable for you to take the pre-admission test.
Examinees are responsible for reviewing testing instructions and information prior to arriving on test day.
The Admissions Committee strongly recommends exploring all of the resources available regarding the exam. To further prepare, use any SAT preparation guide or the “Master the GED” guide by Arco.
More study resources include:
Examinees who require testing accommodations due to a disability should contact our Director of Learning Support, 207-974-4868, or by email at access@emcc.edu. In order for us to make appropriate accommodations, the appropriate forms must be on file prior to scheduling a date to test.
HESI A2 exams for Medical Radiography applicants will be administered several times between approximately October and March. The cost of the exam will be $50, payable on the day of the exam. To schedule a date to take the HESI A2 exam, please see the link in the table above. The delivery method for this exam will be in-person on the EMCC campus.
Admissions Committee members will thoroughly review and evaluate all completed applications to determine each applicant’s qualifications for admission. Those individuals selected to attend an information session with Admissions Committee members, senior Radiography students and other candidates, will be notified via email. Sessions will be scheduled in-person (as the pandemic permits). Please “mark you calendar” for potential info sessions dates*. Anticipated dates are TBD for next year.
*All info sessions are by invite only.
Applicants are notified via mail of the Admissions Committee’s final decision. Candidates who are placed on a waiting list may be selected for admission at any time prior to approximately July 1 of that same year. Those applicants not selected will be required to reapply for the following year.
The Admissions Committee respectfully requests that all questions concerning the Medical Radiography admission process and transfer credit be directed as follows (e-mail preferred in all instances):
I chose the Medical Radiography program at EMCC because their successful board passing rates were number one in the state.
I enjoyed being challenged every day with different exams and patients! It only made me a better student radiographer. I also enjoyed learning about all the different ways I can expand my career once I graduate.
I would tell anyone who is considering the Medical Radiography program at EMCC that it is one of the best programs to go through. The instructors are always there to help you in every way possible. They encourage and push you to do your best and step out of your comfort zone to help make you a better radiographer in the long run. The curriculum that is provided doesn’t compare to any other program. The assignments within the curriculum helped me understand everything a lot better. The radiography program at EMCC is definitely the way to go if considering medical radiography.
