DMS Admission Requirements

Openings are limited primarily due to limited available clinical education centers. As a result, a means of selecting those students with the greatest potential for success is necessary. Preference is given to Idaho residents. Students should access our website in early November to download the application.

In addition, please note that we do require official ISU transcripts and all other official college transcripts be sent to the mailing address below. Electronic copies of official transcripts may be sent from a university's Registrar office directly to alyssaholt@isu.edu . No electronic copies of transcripts submitted by applicants will be accepted. Completed applications and the nonrefundable application fee should be received by our office by February 1st. 

Mailing Address:

ATTN: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Idaho State University

921 South 8th Avenue STOP 8002

Pocatello, Idaho, 83209

Have you ever (for ANY reason) been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) may prohibit you from taking the certification examination if you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. You must contact the ARDMS to establish your eligibility. This pre-application review must be completed by June 15th or your seat in the program will be forfeited. ARDMS, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852-1402, Phone: (800) 541-9754. Minor traffic violations do not need to be reported unless they involve a DUI.

Admission Criteria

1. Applicants must possess current ARRT R.T.(R) registration and certification (or be a student eligible to take the ARRT radiography exam). Verification of credentials required.

OR

2. Hold an AAS, AS, or BS Degree in a medically-related major, with a minimum of 12 months of patient care, as well as the prerequisites listed below.

Preference will be given to radiographers in the selection process.

A minimum grade of "C-" is required in all prerequisites. 

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.

Detailed point assignment information can be found here: DMS Point Assignment

Deadlines

The admission procedures must be completed and received by the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program by February 1st of the year the student is seeking admission. If the 1st falls on a weekend the application must be received by the Friday preceding the deadline date. Classes begin in the Fall semester. A completed application consists of five (5) items as follows: 1) Admission to Idaho State University. 2) Completed application form for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. 3) Official college transcripts of ALL college coursework completed up to the time of application. 4) Verification of imaging credentials or previous degree and patient care experience. 5) A non-refundable application fee, made payable to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

Notification of Acceptance

Students will be informed by the end of February of their admission status. Notification will be sooner if possible.

Clinical Assignments

Assignment to affiliated hospital sonography departments for clinical education is done by Radiographic Science and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Faculty. You may be assigned to any clinical affiliate associated with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

Background Checks/Drug Testing

Students must pass a background check and drug testing prior to clinical attendance. If a student does not pass, their position will be forfeited in the program.