Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Students are expected to follow all policies and procedures of the affiliate program while enrolled . All graduating students are eligible to sit for the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) examination in Radiography to become a registered Radiologic Technologist , RT ( R ), a title recognized in all 50 states .
The junior and senior student who is at the affiliate program pays the affiliate ’ s tuition as well as a fee to the University for each year ( found in this catalog under expenses ). The student is responsible for the tuition to the affiliate hospital and any additional costs . The student enrolled in the affiliate radiologic technology program is expected to follow all policies and procedures of that affiliate .
The student is responsible for transportation to and from the School of Radiologic Technology . The student is responsible for registering for Gwynedd Mercy RDS courses that correlate with the affiliate program courses for the Fall , Spring and Summer semesters .
Students can continue to file the FASFA form through the University and receive federal financial aid towards the affiliate program toward tuition . Students who receive tuition assistance from the Veterans Administration ( VA ) should be aware that once they enter the affiliate program , the University will no longer be the liaison for processing VA tuition transactions . It is the student ’ s responsibility to contact the affiliate program to find out if they are a VA participating program prior to applying . The certifying official at a VA participating affiliate will assume the role of processing VA benefits while enrolled in the affiliate program . The student should also contact the VA directly for additional information .
Jefferson Option – Radiologic Sciences Students also have the option to apply for transfer into the Diagnostic Imaging Multi- Competency Program at Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions . Gwynedd Mercy University maintains a formal transfer agreement with Thomas Jefferson University . Application must be made separately from the Gwynedd Mercy University application . Additional pre- requisite courses are required . Students will be advised at which point in their studies that this application must be submitted . Admission is competitive and no guarantee is granted any student that they will be accepted . Students choosing this option will have their Bachelor of Science degree awarded by Thomas Jefferson University . Students considering this option should meet with the Radiologic Technology Campus Coordinator as early in the educational process as possible to plan this pathway . This is a very competitive program and the University makes no guarantee of acceptance .
B . S . Completion Option ( Reverse Bachelor ’ s Degree ) This program is designed to provide the Registered Radiologic Technologist , RT ( R ), with a pathway to earn the B . S . in Radiologic Technology degree recognizing their accomplishment in successfully completing a School of Radiologic Technology and subsequently passing the ARRT ’ s Examination in Radiography . The student is required to follow and complete the courses listed in the Radiologic Technology Curriculum . This is the same curriculum that the traditional 2 + 2 student follows .
Students may be eligible for up to 62 credits in the Radiology major section of the curriculum . Students may also transfer general education courses from other colleges and universities as per Gwynedd Mercy
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