Frequently Asked Questions About MIT

The application and RSVP for the interview are usually available online in March and must be submitted electronically.

All prerequisite courses must be completed successfully by the end of spring term for the year you wish to apply. Applicants will not be eligible for consideration if prerequisite coursework is missing or does not meet the minimum requirements. Candidates for selection may not retake unsuccessful coursework or take missing prerequisite classes over the summer toward program entry fall term.

The application is usually available mid March and must be completed by the date indicated, typically in May.

Yes, the application fee is $75 per application.

Multiple withdrawals and/or failed classes on your transcripts may not be viewed in a positive light. Retaking a class to earn an A or B may be viewed favorably, but multiple attempts at the same class may not be viewed favorably. GPA is used as a predictor of an applicant’s success with the demanding curriculum.

Oregon Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 8060 165th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052- 3981, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation is currently recognized by the professional credentialing agencies so that students are eligible to sit for national board exam associated with the specific profession.

Additionally, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, the Vascular Technology program and the Echocardiography program are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP)

Once accepted into the MIT program a typical candidate spends two years or 6 terms on campus then an additional 11 months on externship to fulfill the degree requirements. All degrees in the Medical Imaging Technology Department are Bachelor of Science degrees.

See First Year Curriculum.

The medical imaging programs use a variety of clinical extern sites that are determined by each program within the department. Students are not allowed to seek an extern site on their own. The proximity of the students’ home has no bearing as to where a student goes for his/her externship as most programs use a lottery based system for externship placement.

All ranges are approximate and may vary from year to year:
Radiologic Science 48
Nuclear Medicine Technology 15-20
Echocardiography 20-30
Vascular Technology 20-30
Diagnostic Medical Sonography 30

Yes. Interviews are conducted by Medical Imaging Technology faculty members. Interviews are structured to evaluate a candidate's interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management skills, and other professional attributes. After the interview there is time during the day to speak with students and tour the campus facilities. Failure to appear for a scheduled interview will result in applicant rejection.

The minimum required weighted GPA for admission into the MIT program is 2.95 on a 4.0 scale. All prerequisite courses must be passed. For courses weighted toward selection, a GPA above 3.0 is strongly encouraged. (Please refer to the available resources regarding how to calculate the weighted GPA). A 'B' average or higher in the weighted GPA courses is very important. However, each applicant's overall quality and breadth of academic preparation is also considered.

A  minimum weighted GPA of 2.95 is required to apply to any of the five MIT programs.

The courses identified below are weighted toward selection:
Bio 231 4 credits
Bio 232 4 credits
Bio 233 4 credits
Bio 200 2 credits
Math 112 4 credits
Chem. 101/104 4 credits
MIT 103 3 credits

TOTAL 25 credits

Weighted GPA Calculation:
Grade values:
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = Not passing

Course Grade value x Credit = point value
Total Course point value/Total credits = Weighted GPA

Example:

Bio 231 A = 4 x 4 credits = 16
Bio 232 B = 3 x 4 credits = 12
Bio 233 B = 3 x 4 credits = 12
Bio 200 B = 3 x 2 credits = 6
Math 112 B = 3 x 4 credits = 12
Chem. 101/104 A = 4 x 4 credits = 16
MIT 103 A = 4 x 3 credits = 12
TOTAL 86/25 credits possible = 3.44 Weighted GPA

The course listed below must also be completed in order to apply but are not calculated into the weighted GPA:

Wri 121 3 credits
Wri 122 3 credits
Psy 201, 202 or 203 3 credits
Spe 111 3 credits
Social Science 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits

Shadowing is perhaps the best way for an applicant to personally experience and reflect upon the medical imaging career however, it is not required for admission into the program. The Selection Committee does recognize that increased stringencies in Federal HIPAA regulations have changed the nature of gaining these types of experiences and not every applicant will find an opportunity to shadow in an occupational setting. If unavailable, applicants are strongly encouraged to gain familiarity with the degree profession in other ways.

No, references are not needed. Personal and professional references are not currently collected or measured toward selection into an imaging program.

Selection to Medical Imaging is very competitive. Often, there are more eligible candidates than seats available. The following strategies are standard advice:

1.  Be sure you will have met all of the prerequisite requirements by the end
     of the spring term in which you are applying.
2.  Performance in the weighted prerequisite courses is very important. A 3.0 GPA or higher is strongly encouraged.
3.  Become as knowledgeable as possible about the career and profession you are about to enter.
4.  Complete the application process completely and on time.

Acceptance notifications are typically sent out sometime in July. Read the acceptance letter and all additional information very carefully as instructions on 'next steps' will be included.

All students must enroll on a full time basis and progress as a cohort.

Yes, students are welcome to transfer previous coursework to Oregon Tech. Credit evaluation for transfer equivalency will be done by the Registrar’s Office. The MIT department at Oregon Tech has numerous articulation agreements with many community colleges and universities. These articulations are posted on the MIT website as well as the Oregon Tech webpage. These are meant to be guides for students to use when transferring the Pre-MIT year from another educational facility. View transfer credit information and equivalency tables. The A&P and math prerequisites must be taken within 7 and 10 years respectively.

Yes, Please visit the Office of Admissions.

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Financial Aid officers are available to assist students seeking financial aid. The contact number is 541.885.1280.

Please contact our Admissions Office. The contact number is 541.885.1150 or toll free: 800.422.2017.

Oregon Tech's main campus is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Nestled on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains, the 190-acre campus provides a rigorous and robust campus life personalized by a low student-to-faculty ratio.

While there is no way the program can enforce a ban on student employment while in the program, it is difficult. The MIT programs are very rigorous and students who work while in the program are not always successful. The priority should be the coursework associated with each program and special accommodations are generally not available to accommodate a student’s work schedule.

Please refer to the Medical Imaging Technology section of the Oregon Tech Catalog; Specific departmental requirements are included there.

You do not need to complete the General Education and Elective credits for MIT degree completion; however you will still need to complete the specific MIT prerequisites for applicant consideration. Math will not be waived unless you have completed college algebra, trigonometry, or a higher math course. Statistics does not satisfy our math requirements. Contact Oregon Tech's Admissions Office if you need a math placement test or need further information.