Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
575 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764-0001
Phone: 570-552-1760


The School of Radiography is a 24-month JRC/ERT accredited program based at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital which prepares students both clinically and theoretically for a career in radiography.

A maximum of 12 students are accepted for the school term, which begins each September. At the conclusion of the program, a Certificate of Completion is given, and graduates are eligible to take the National Registry exam for certification.

• Applicant must be 18 years of age by December 31 of the enrollment year.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent plus 24 college credits are needed (specific Educational Requirements are currently being revised). See "Educational Requirements" document for required and suggested courses (link to downloadable pdf located on the left).
• Minimum grades of C+ (2.5) or better in all major subjects and a GPA of 3.0 or 80% are essential. Our passing grade for courses in the program is a 3.0.
• Eight hours of observation at an imaging facility is required.
• High school and college transcripts – with attendance and SAT scores included.
• Three (3) letters of reference must be submitted in sealed envelopes along with the application (from the following sources):
  - A science, math or English instructor
  - An employer (immediate supervisor)
  - An advisor (guidance or organizational)
  - Character reference (excluding family members)

  Letter of Intent containing specific reasons for pursuing a career in radiology must also be submitted.

  Application must be submitted by December 31 to be considered for the subsequent enrollment year.

  A $10 non-refundable administrative fee must accompany the application.

The applicant will be contacted for a personal interview if all criteria meet the standards for acceptance. Applicants who do not meet the criteria will be notified in writing.
Application Fee: $10
Training Fee (24 months): $10,000
Textbooks (estimated): $700
Uniforms/Supplies: $350
Graduation Fee: $25
ASRT Student Membership Fee: $30
TOTAL: $11,115.00


School of Radiology
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
575 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764-0001
Telephone: 570-552-1760