Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admission Criteria

Students applying for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program must complete and submit these items.

• Hunter Business School Information Sheet, provided by the Admissions department
• Interview with the Admissions department and Diagnostic Medical Sonography chairperson
• Official copy of high school diploma or transcript, Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™), General Equivalency Diploma (GED^®), or equivalent
• Official copy of transcript documenting a minimum of an associate degree granted or higher, equivalent number of semester credits, or two-year full-time diploma or certificate program granted by an accredited institution
  • Transcript must include grade of “C” or better for the following college level, credit bearing courses: English/communication skills, algebra or higher level math, human anatomy and physiology, and physics.
  • Hunter Admissions will provide further detail regarding requirements for these courses.
• Official copy of any or all transcripts from each institution previously attended
  • Failure to submit transcripts from all institutions previously attended, regardless of status upon leaving those institutions, may result in denial.
• Essay (Admissions department to supply essay topic)
• Three original copies of signed recommendation forms completed by a professional, such as an employer, colleague, educator, or medical professional
  • All forms should be given to the Admissions department at the interview and must include contact information for the individual providing the reference.
• Career Observation Verification Form
  • This verifies that you have spent a day of observation at an ultrasound (sonography) department.
  • It is not mandatory for admission to the program, but highly recommended.