Students seeking a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply to the MRI Program after completing the required coursework at one of our affiliated academic institutions. We’ve worked with the affiliated institutions below to ensure you’re getting the exact prerequisite education you need to be a strong candidate for our program.

• Winona State University - Winona, Minnesota
• University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) - Rochester, Minnesota
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) - River Falls, Wisconsin

Transfer student policy

Rochester Community & Technical College (RCTC), University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), Winona State University (WSU), and University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF) may accept transfer credit for previous general college coursework. Refer to those institutions to learn about their transfer policies.

Application process

Application timeline

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply:

1. Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission
   • Select - Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
   • Select - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2. Complete each section of the application and submit
3. After submission, view the required Supplemental Items and Documents
   • Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section
     • CV/resume
     • Essay questions
     • Unofficial college transcripts from all institutions attended, including PSEO or AP coursework. Uploaded transcripts must contain a GPA and reflect all Fall 2024 grades, as well as any prerequisites coursework planned for Spring 2025.
   • Complete the Recommendation Request section
     • Two recommendations are required and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. Each recommender will receive an email with a link to complete a recommendation form and upload a letter.
       • Academic: Choose a person familiar with your educational qualifications and your potential for success in the field of MRI. References may include current or former teachers or professors.
       • Professional: Choose a person familiar with your professional qualifications and your potential for success in the field of MRI. References may include employers, teachers, or supervisors.

Note: If accepted to the program, official transcripts must be mailed from the institution to the following address or emailed from an online database such as Clearinghouse or Parchment to mri.admissions@mayo.edu.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Siebens Building, 7th Floor
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55905

Note: Incomplete applications or applications postmarked or electronically submitted outside the application window, may not be processed. Program information and application materials are updated each year and therefore are not valid for subsequent applications.

Any updates or changes to the published information that affect applicants for the next class are made on this website before the application window opens

Interview process

It has been determined that interviews will be conducted 100% virtually for the upcoming admissions cycle. All applicants who meet the minimum admissions requirements will be offered an interview.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for success in the program and to ensure patient safety. Applicants must demonstrate objective competency in English through the admission interview and may be required to submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination or equivalent examination.

Multiple program applicants

MRI program applicants must determine their first and second choice program preference by Feb. 27, 2025, if they are also applying for another Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences allied health program.

Acceptance

For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, the MRI program may accept up to 16 students. All acceptance letters are emailed in March. Your reply is required within seven business days. Acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of the occupational health review and background checks (federal and Minnesota). Students are responsible for the associated fee required to complete these requirements.

Enrolled students are required to be covered in a medical insurance plan throughout their educational program at Mayo Clinic. Students who do not have health care coverage should purchase a policy from an agency or company of their choice. Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences does not endorse any particular plan or provider.

Admission policies

Non-U.S. citizen applicants

Admission to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is open to U.S. workers in the four categories below. Therefore, visa sponsorship is not available.

1. U.S. citizens
2. U.S. nationals
3. Lawful permanent residents
4. Asylees and refugees

Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). Scores from the speaking portion of the exam are given particular consideration in admission decisions. Learn more about the exam and register online at the Educational Testing Service.

The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences code for the TOEFL iBT is 5784.

Educational transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be translated (if they are not already in English) and evaluated for U.S. equivalence by an accredited credential evaluation service company prior to submission. Please refer to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for a list of qualified companies. The applicant pays for the examination and credential-evaluation services.

Equal opportunity 

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, or veteran status. For more information, see the Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic School of Health Science admissions and tuition.