Rad Tech Admission Requirements
Dear Prospective Rad Tech Student,
Thank you for your interest in our Radiologic Technology Program at Los Angeles City College. To learn all about our program, the required prerequisites, and the curriculum, please refer to our Program Brochure.
Rad Tech Program Brochure (PDF)
A visual layout of our curriculum can be found on our Rad Tech Program Mapper.
Instructions for New Applicants
The application period opens every year on February 1st (8:00 am PST) and closes on March 31st (5:00 pm PST). The website will have a link and QR code for applicants to apply:
*The application will not be available until Feb. 1st.
Students may apply with classes in progress. However, all General Education (GE) courses to earn an A.S. degree and the seven (7) prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year of application. For the list of the required seven prerequisite classes, please check the program brochure on our RT website.
Required Volunteer Hours
The forty (40) volunteer hours at a diagnostic imaging center (hospital or clinical outpatient setting) requirement is in effect as of 2024. If you apply and are selected via lottery, you must submit the volunteer form and letter by June 15.
Volunteer Information and Forms (PDF)
Potential Volunteer Site (PDF)
Please drop off or mail your volunteer forms and verification letter to the following:
Los Angeles City College
Att.: Radiologic Technology Department
855 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Transcripts
All official transcripts must be sent to the college via Parchment to washenja@laccd.edu by June 15 (5 pm PST).
Application Timeline
Pre-Application
There are seven prerequisite classes. Please check the program brochure on our RT website.
Students may apply with classes in progress. However, to earn an A.S. degree, all general education (GE) courses and the seven prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year of application.
If you have any questions regarding the prerequisites or your coursework, please email Pornsakdi Thammarks, our Health Science Counselor.
February 1
The Rad Tech Program application opens online at 12 AM PST each year.
March 31
The application period closes at 5 PM PST.
NOTE: Students must apply each year. Only students who meet the requirements and deadline will be placed in a pool for the lottery selection.
June 15
All official transcripts must be sent to the college via mail or email (@email) by 5 pm PST.
The required 40 volunteer hours form and letter are due by this deadline.
July
By early July, the Application Review Committee will meet to review all applications and documents.
By the mid to end of July (date TBD), the committee will do a lottery selection and notify all applicants of their status. Please make sure you are checking your LACC student email.
TBD
In early August, the RT Application Review Committee will do an intake appointment with the students. A To-Do list, textbooks, and the schedule of classes will be shared with students.
Before the Fall semester, students must attend a mandatory New Student Orientation on campus.
2025 Rad Tech Application
*The 2025 RT Application is closed.
Please note the application period is from Feb 1 (12AM, PST) till March 31 (5PM, PST)
