1. Welcome to the Radiation Protection Technology Information Session!

2. Weighted Admission Score Sheet for Radiation Protection Technology (RPT) A weighted admission score sheet is used to determine who will begin the second phase of courses – the Duke Energy Cohort. Students will receive points for their grades earned in the general education courses. The 16 students with the highest overall number of points will be accepted into the Duke Cohort.

3. Eligibility To be eligible for an application packet you must: 1.Be a current student of Spartanburg Community College 2.Have completed all general education and prerequisites for the certificate in the Fundamentals of Radiation Science (Review the current College catalog for this certificate’s required courses) 3.Have a minimum Program 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Unless applicant tie occurs, only courses required in program curriculum will count toward the 2.5 GPA calculator.

4. Application Packets The application information is posted on the Science Department website. NO PACKETS will be distributed in hard copy to applicants by the RPT Program. It is the student’s responsibility to access packet information and print the forms.

5. What goes into the Packet? The weighted Admissions Score Sheet filled out legibly with a calculated score. GPA calculator print out verifying a 2.5 GPA. UNOFFICIAL or official transcript from SCC to document the grades recorded on the score sheet If you have received transfer credit from another institution, you will need a “Transfer Equivalency Report” to show these courses have been officially transferred into SCC and what grade you received. Documentation (copies or transcripts)for previous degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned

6. Completed Application Packets Students who have completed all required courses prior to the end of the Spring 2014 term can begin returning their completed packets on April 23, 2014. All packets will be placed into a lock-box located in E-9 of the East Building. Students who are awaiting grades for Spring 2014 should return their completed application packets by Thursday, May 7, 2014 No packets will be accepted via postal service or internet.

7. Completed Application Packets Do not give or leave application packets for Administrative Specialists or faculty members to place in the box. No packets will be accepted after Thursday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. All applications will be removed from the box on Thursday, May 7 at 5:01 p.m. Make copies of all materials placed in the application packets prior to turning them in.

8. Submitted Application Packets Only those students that return a complete application packet and meet the program guidelines and program GPA will be considered for a slot in the program. Once a packet is submitted, no additional items may be added Incomplete packets will not be considered

9. Completed Application Packets Faculty will verify total submitted points and assign a ranking to each student based on calculated scores from completed applications. If any documentation is not included in a returned application packet, the packet will not be considered. The 16 students with the highest ranking scores will be selected for the 2014 Duke Cohort. Accepted students will receive a letter informing them of their status.

10. Application Packets There will be a waiting list consisting of six students. These students will also receive a letter informing them of their status. All application packets become the property of the Science Department. No materials will be returned to the student. Please ensure the college has your correct address and phone number on file.

11. How do I Access the Website? Go to www.sccsc.eduwww.sccsc.edu Click on ‘Academics’ at the top of the page Click on ‘Radiation Protection Technology’ on the second page of Programs and Degrees Or go to: http://www.sccsc.edu/academics/programs/rpt Application information is located on the Science Department website

12. Remember!! The application process is the individual student’s responsibility! Make sure you know how to access the website. It is not appropriate for you to copy what someone else has downloaded.

13. Questions? Contact Dr. Berta Hopkins (864) 592-4262 E-mail: hopkinsb@sccsc.edu