Admission Guidelines

Application Timeline

• Applications accepted annually in January and February
• Applications received are evaluated in March and early April
• Interviews will be held in late April and May (interview candidates selected by discretion of selection committee)
• Decision letters sent by early to mid-June
• Selected applicants attend two required orientations in June and August
• Diagnostic Ultrasound program begins in fall quarter

Please keep in mind that this is an approximate timeline. These dates can change without warning based upon various factors involved in the application review process.

Admission Points

Diagnostic Ultrasound application review is based upon the following point scale:

• GPA – Grade Point Average – Prerequisites Only – Point Value: 3.2 to 4.0
  • Minimum accepted GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.2. GPA calculated based upon the seven required prerequisite classes. Minimum accepted grade in any individual required prerequisite class is C (2.0).
  • Math and science prerequisites completed within five years of applying to the program.
• Previous or current professional experience (employment) in health care working directly with patients (minimum of 480 hours) OR completion of NAC (Nursing Assistant Certificate) program and pass the National Nurse Aide Competency Exam- 4 points
• Volunteer experience – 2 points
  • Minimum of 50 hours volunteer experience required within 24 months of applying to the program
  • Job shadowing and clinical training hours DO NOT qualify as volunteer hours
  • Healthcare or direct patient contact volunteer experience recommended but NOT required
• Video statement – 1 to 6 points per reviewer
• Personal interview – Points awarded by each member of the selection committee (applicants selected for personal interviews will be individually notified, interviews are scored separately)
• Interview process may vary – second interviews may be required of applicants to this program.

Last Updated February 20, 2024