Other Important Information

Students must be a minimum age of 18 before the clinical training begins in the Fall semester.

Students convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may be ineligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national certification exam. Certification is required to work in this field. It is the student's responsibility to petition the ARRT for registry eligibility and to meet the regulations set forth by the ARRT. Contact the program coordinator for additional information.

Students who do not pass requested drug screens or background checks (required by the program or the clinical affiliates) will be dismissed and/or excluded from the program.

Radiologic Technology Students should demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and comprehending college-level English. We are exploring the option of utilizing a screening test and the student may be required to pass this screening test prior to being accepted into the program. It is recommended that the female student avoid pregnancy while enrolled in the program for the safety of the unborn child. Pregnancy disclosure is strictly voluntary; however it is recommended that the student inform the program director. (Program requirements must be met regardless of pregnancy).

The Radiologic Technology Program begins each Fall Semester only. Students must maintain full time program status throughout the program. (The Program is 21 continuous months in length.) All documents should be sent to:

If you need additional information, please call (575) 527-7630 or 7581 (acox@nmsu.edu) NOTE: Keep personal copies of materials submitted to program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1^ST for the following Fall class

Revised 4/12