Frequently Asked Questions
How many students are admitted to the program each year?
Approximately 30 students may be admitted each year to the
Radiologic Technology Program with the curriculum beginning in July.
When should I apply?
Applications for admission must be submitted to the Imaging Sciences, A251 office on the BCC campus
between December 1st and February 15th.
Where should I send the completed application?
Your completed applications to BCC and the Radiologic
Technology Program should be mailed to:
Bellevue Community College
Radiation Therapy & Imaging Sciences, A251
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, Washington 98007-6484
Transcripts are required to be submitted with the application.
Are my prerequisite grades important?
The Program Director will review your current college grades for the prerequisite courses.
The course prerequisites must be completed with a preferred grade point average of 3.0
and a 2.5 minimum in every class.
Do I need to complete all prerequisite courses?
All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting the Radiologic Technology program.
You may apply to the program before your prerequisites are completed as long as you demonstrate the
ability to complete them before the program begins.
Do I need to complete the prerequisite courses at Bellevue Community College?
Prerequisite courses may be completed at any accredited community or four year college. It's the
student's responsibility to make sure that courses taken at other institutions
of higher education meet the curriculum context of BCC courses.
Do I attend class during the Summer Quarter?
Yes. Students begin the program with an eight week quarter in July of the first summer. During the second summer
quarter students attend clinical education 40 hours per week for eleven weeks.
Do I receive all my clinical education instruction at one clinical education center?
During the first year of the program, you will be assigned to one primary
clinical site where you will receive the majority of your clinical
instruction. Second year students rotate through an alternate clinical site for four
weeks, and Harborview Medical Center for three weeks.
How are students selected for the program?
Prospective students are evaluated in the areas of
academic ability, communication skills, and interest and knowledge in the field
An interview with the program's Admissions Committee is required. Interviews
normally take place in March.
What about visiting a radiologic technology department?
You must attend a Radiologic Technology Program orientation meeting before visiting any clinical sites. Please call our program office for upcoming Orientation dates at (425) 564-2316 or e-mail us at
imagingprograms@bellevuecollege.edu
Can the program be taken part-time?
No, the program is designed for full-time attendance.
How many hours a day will I be in class?
During fall, winter and spring of the first year you will be attending clinical education
for eight hours on Tuesday and Thursdays. You will be attending classes on the BCC
campus on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the last class of the day ending around 1:00 pm.
During the summer between the first and second year you will
be attending clinical education for eight hours a day, five days a week for eleven week. During fall,
winter and spring of the second year you will be attending clinical education for eight hours on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday for eight hours each day. You will be attending classes on campus on
Tuesday and Thursday with the last class ending around 11:00am.