Students must submit the following application materials to the DMS Administrative Assistant by September 15:

1. Application to the DMS Program - found here
2. Submission of a narrative titled addressing specific criteria outlined here
3. Documentation of completed observation hours. All observation hours must be documented in the observation log and verified by the supervising sonographer.

Selected students will also have an interview with DMS committee as part of the admission process. We highly recommend scheduling a mock interview with USI's Career Services and Internships office as well as your Academic Advisor for interview practice.

What is the average accepted GPA?
Students should strive to have a 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the prerequisite admission courses. From 2016-2018 the average GPA of accepted students was a 3.6.

When is the application deadline? Is admission multiple times a year?
September 15 for admission into the program for the following spring term. Interviews are typically conducted mid-October with accepted students beginning the program the following spring. Admission is once a year.

How many students are accepted each year?
A total of 10 students are accepted each year for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

How many applications do you typically receive for DMS?
Approximately 30 applications are received each year for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

When will I know if I am accepted?
Notifications from the DMS Program are sent by email to the applicant in October following the completion of the admission interview.  To ensure receipt of your notification, please ensure the DMS Department has your correct USI email address.

Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the Health Professions Advising Center for additional information regarding the DMS Program. You may email us at cnhp.advisor or call at 812-228-5042