Radiography
This degree prepares you for entry-level jobs in radiography in which you administer x-ray exams to individuals in hospitals, doctors' offices or clinics. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam for certification.
This is a G3 program. Students may qualify for free tuition, fees, and books.
Career Pathway
Program Dean
Faculty Contact
Academic Advisors
April Pannell
Student last name starts with A-L
Tanairy Carbo
Student last name starts with M-Z
Program
Credit Hours
Program Information
The PVCC Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 5 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Radiography Program Professional Societies:
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
www.asrt.org
Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists (VSRT)
www.vsrt.org
Radiologic Technologist Licensure Requirements:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
www.arrt.org
Admission Requirements
The Radiography Program is now requiring applicants to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). Refer to RAD Information Booklet for required scores. Please contact the PVCC Testing Center to inquire about scheduling at testing@pvcc.edu or 434.961.5320.
Radiography A.A.S. Admissions Information Book Fall 2025 Cycle
Pre-Admission Transcript Evaluation Process for Allied Health Programs
RAD Program Effectiveness Data (Revised October 2024)
Information Sessions
Information sessions are provided each application cycle for prospective students. The purpose of these sessions is to help students to decide if this program and profession will be right for them, and to walk students through the application and admissions process. Attendees will also be able to ask the faculty questions about the program and the profession.
Attendance at an information session is strongly encouraged for all students. Refer to the current Admissions Information Book for information regarding whether your application will be ranked based on attendance.
Space is limited and registration is required for attendance. Please register via SignUp for one of the information sessions.
The following dates have been scheduled for the Spring 2025 semester:
- Monday, January 27, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm in Keats Science Building K102
- Monday, February 24, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm via Zoom
- A link will be sent via email to each registrant a few days before the scheduled meeting.
- Monday, March 24, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm in Keats Science Building K102
- Monday, April 21, 2025 from 2:05-3:20pm via Zoom
- Thursday, May 8 from from 11:00am-12:15pm via Zoom
- A link will be sent via email to each registrant a few days before the scheduled meeting.
For students who are unable to attend a live session, please view our pre-recorded abbreviated information session.
Apply for Admission
Applications are accepted through the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal. Hardcopy applications and applications received outside of the portal will not be considered for admission. Applying to other health sciences programs has no impact on an applicant’s qualifications for this program. Applications for previous years are not valid for current or future application years.
All applicants must be current PVCC students to begin their health sciences application. If you are not a current PVCC student, please click the “Apply Now” link at the top of this page and complete a VCCS/PVCC application.
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort open at 9:00am on February 3, 2025 and will close at 5:00pm on May 20, 2025.
Sign into the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal to begin your application.
Graduation Requirements
Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.