Admission Process

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Admission Process

  • Apply to Arkansas State University.
  • Determine whether you meet the Admission Requirements for the DMS program.
  • Download DMS application.
  • Download DMS reference forms.
  • Download DMS application check sheet and follow the directions.
  • Submit completed application by April 1st.
  • After evaluation of all completed applications, interviews with qualified applicants will be conducted.

Criteria Used for Admission:

  • GPA (overall and DMS specific prerequisites)
  • References
  • Interview with Admissions Committee

Each of these are translated to a scaled system of points.  Once scaled, students are ranked accordingly. 

* Student are strongly encouraged to shadow in an ultrasound department prior to applying for admission.


For questions concerning any of our degrees, please contact:
Valerie Long
Health Professions Academic Advisor
 870-972-3713
 vlong@astate.edu