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Frequently Asked Questions

When's the application deadline?

Feb 1. every year.

How many students do we accept?

24 Students.

Can I join in the Spring?

No, we only take students each Fall.

Are there night or weekend cohorts/classes?

No, this is a "day" program.

NYS limits the number of hours students are allowed at clinical in the evening and weekends FYI.

Are there RAD classes on the Newburgh Campus?

No, they are only on the Middletown campus. The college is investigating relocating the program to the Newburgh campus.

Is the program offered online or are any of the RAD courses online?

A few courses within the Radiologic Technology (RAD) program are currently delivered through distance learning, including Radiographic Pathology, Advanced Imaging Modalities, and Radiation Physics. Program officials recognize the value of flexibility in scheduling and are committed to providing it where appropriate.

However, not all courses are suited for online delivery. Many core classes—those that form the "meat and potatoes" of the program—provide essential foundational knowledge necessary for success throughout the curriculum and in clinical practice. For these courses, in-person instruction is often the most effective method to ensure deep understanding, skill development, and positive student outcomes. Therefore, while some online options are available, the RAD program is not fully online and relies heavily on in-person learning for its most critical components.

Can I enroll part-time while in the program or work when I am in the program? 

Technically, most students are considered part-time by credit load once accepted into the Radiologic Technology program, as they typically complete most or all general education and non-radiography courses prior to admission.

However, the time commitment required for the radiography courses is significant. These courses involve a heavy workload, including lectures, labs, clinical training, skills practice, and substantial study time to ensure success.

Many students in the program are adult learners who have children, jobs, or other responsibilities. While it is possible to work while enrolled, it is strongly recommended to keep work hours to a minimum when feasible. Employers are sometimes able to accommodate student schedules, but balancing work, family, and the demands of the program requires careful planning and strong time management skills.

When do applications open?

Admissions opens the link in October.

I already have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, will that help with admissions?

Maybe. You may have classes to transfer in towards our degree for points, but extra classes don't count or help.

Only the courses that are part of our degree earn points towards a seat. 

Will SUNY Orange take my transfer credits?

The program does not accept RAD courses for transfer, however general education credits might transfer. Students can look up their prior school and courses in the database to see if they transfer into our school at Transfer Credit Database

Do we offer Ultrasound/Sonography?

No. This program is to become and entry level Radiologic Technologist meaning working with radiation. For accredited Ultrasound schools and types of US visit the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography https://www.ardms.org/

Do I need to complete all the "pre-requisites" in order to apply?

Courses at the bottom of the advising or program resource page are not pre-requisites although people often call them this. Those courses are part of the AAS degree and are taken to earn points towards a seat (i.e. English 1 & 2, Computer Literacy, etc). None of the classes need to be taken to apply, but that also means no points are earned for them.