How to Apply

How to Apply to the A-State BSRS Program

Students will apply to the BSRS program through Slate, the software program used to apply for admission to A-State. Students should use the original account created when applying for admission to A-State. 

• Applicants must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Applicants must be admitted to A-State Jonesboro.
• Applicants must submit all college and university transcripts to A-State.
• Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Applicants must shadow a minimum of 4 hours, preferably in radiography. Students must print the shadowing form and take it with them to be signed by the radiologic technologist at the medical facility. The radiologic technologist will fax or e-mail the shadowing form to the radiography program director.
• Applications are due April 1st at 5:00pm each year. 
• A-State BSRS Application Link 

Pre-requisite Course Requirements:

These courses will be scored for Support Course GPA to determine applicant eligibility for interviews.

Students completing any of the following courses during the Spring semester must submit midterm grades with the application. Only courses listed below require midterm grade submission with the application.

• BIOL 24003/24001 Human Anatomy and Physiology I + Lab
• ENGL 10103 Composition I
• MATH 11003 College Algebra (or higher)
• PSYC 11003 Introduction to Psychology
• Physical Science General Education Requirement (See A-State UG Bulletin for accepted courses)
• RADG 10001 Introduction to Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
• RADG 33102 Radiation Physics and Imaging
• RADG 33103 Introduction to Radiography
• RSMR 44703 MRI Safety and Instrumentation

Additional Information:

• Foreign born applicants must submit test scores of English proficiency with their application.
• Applicants who are proficient in the Spanish language may submit Spanish proficiency scores for additional points toward their GPA.
• Applicants must write and submit a 1-page, double-spaced statement of purpose addressing the following items (AI-generated statements will be discarded):
  • Overarching statement of goals
  • Why you are pursuing this goal
  • Your academic and/or personal background
  • Why you chose the program at A-State
  • Other future academic interests
• Applicants must submit volunteer hours with their application. Applicants must have the volunteer organization name and location; supervisor name, title, phone number, and e-mail address; and number of volunteer hours.
• Applicants must sign a form acknowledging the criminal background check and immunization policy for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. This form is found in the application. Applicants do not need to complete a background check prior to the application - this will be done after acceptance into the program with specific instructions from the clinical coordinator.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their driver's license with the application. Students are required to drive to clinical affiliates throughout Arkansas, West Tennessee, Northwest Mississippi, and Southeast Missouri. Students must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel for clinical requirements throughout the BSRS program. 

How to Shadow:

Students applying to the BSRS program must shadow a minimum of 4 hours in radiology (preferably radiography). Shadowing may be done at a healthcare facility of your choice. For students looking to shadow at a hospital in Jonesboro, please see the information below.

• NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
  • Visit: https://cfcd.baptistonline.org/job-shadowing-opportunities/ 
  • Baptist will contact you with further information and scheduling.
  • Contact information: Taylor Meador (taylor.meador@bmhcc.org) or Vikki Braun (vikki.braun@bmhcc.org) | phone number: 870-936-0274 
• St. Bernard's Medical Center
  • Visit: https://www.stbernards.info/careers/  
  • Click "Job Shadow & Student Volunteers" tab
  • If shadowing during October-March, students must present proof of current flu vaccination to shadow.
  • St. Bernard's will contact you with further information and scheduling.