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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admissions

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STEP 1: APPLY TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, St. Paul (CSP)

For applicants to be considered for admission to the DMS program, they must first be accepted to the university. Complete the following requirements to get started!

FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    • Start Your Application
    • In the program section of the application under “I am interested in (a/an):” select “Undergraduate degree as a First-Year student.”
    • Under “Please select your academic program of interest,” select “Sonography – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2-year degree)”

    Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.

  • Applications to CSP will be accepted fall term each year – applications should be submitted by July 1 and all documents received by July 15 of each year.

  • Official high school transcripts must meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.65 based on a 4.0 system.

    High school transcripts should include at minimum your grades completed through the first term of your senior year.

  • Applicants will be required to review and sign a DMS Acknowledgment form ensuring that they understand the requirements of the program and clinical options.

TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    • Start your application
    • In the program section of the application under “I am interested in (a/an):” select “Undergraduate degree as a Transfer student.”
    • Under “Please select your academic program of interest,” select “Sonography – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2 year degree)”

    Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.

  • Fall Semester – Application must be submitted by July 1 and all documents received by July 15.

  • Official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions must meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.

    Transfer students with fewer than 12 college-level credits (after graduating high school), are also required to send their high school transcript. Please contact your high school to request that it be sent directly to Concordia.

    College transcripts should be final transcripts with all grades posted.

  • Applicants will be required to review and sign a DMS Acknowledgment form ensuring that they understand the requirements of the program and clinical options

STEP 2: COMPLETE SEMESTER 1 DMS PRERQUISITES & TEAS EXAM

Once accepted to the University, Pre-DMS students will begin completing requirements to apply to the DMS program.

  • BIO 117: Human Anatomy & Physiology for Sonography – B or higher and taken within 7 years of admission to the university
  • PHS 112: Introductory Physics for Biological and Health Sciences I – B or higher and taken within 7 years of admission to the university
  • MAT 165: Quantitative Reasoning for Health Care Professionals – B or higher and taken within 7 years of admission to the university
  • ENG 121: College Writing – C or higher

Complete the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a score of 70% or higher.

  • Complete the TEAS exam within one year prior to applying to the DMS program (only two attempts allowed per year)
  • The TEAS exam requirement will be waived if you have successfully completed the required prerequisites at Concordia University, St. Paul with the designated grades, or if you have previously earned a post-secondary degree.

Step 3: Apply to the DMS Program

After successfully completing the semester 1 prerequisites, you will work with your advisor to complete the DMS program application and submit the required pre program forms.

At this stage, you will:

  1. Complete the DMS program application
  2. Submit all required pre-program forms
  3. Be placed on the DMS waitlist once your application requirements are complete
  4. Be considered for an anticipated DMS start term

Step 4: Receive Conditional Admission

Conditional admission does not constitute full admission. Students must successfully complete DMS 101 and THL 125, submit required immunization records, and successfully complete the background check before receiving full admission to the DMS program.

Complete the required courses:

  • DMS 101: Introduction to Sonography – B or higher required
  • THL 125: Introduction to the Bible – passing grade required

Full Admission Status

Once you have successfully completed DMS 101 and THL 125, completed your immunizations, and successfully completed a background check, you will be eligible for full admission to the DMS program.

If You Do Not Meet the Final Requirements

To remain on track for your anticipated DMS start term, you must successfully complete all final admission requirements, including earning a B or higher in DMS 101, successfully completing THL 125, submitting your immunization record, and successfully completing the required background check.

If any of these requirements are not completed by the designated deadline, your DMS start term may be deferred. You will be moved to the next available DMS start once all final admission requirements have been successfully completed.

Contact Admissions

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 651-641-8230

DMS Program FAQ’s

  • Abdominal Extended and OB/GYN Concentration: up to 12 students accepted each fall and spring.

    Adult Cardiac Sonography Concentration: up to 10 students accepted in the fall.

  • Students will work with their advisor to complete the online DMS application upon completion of their prerequisite courses.

  • For information about licensure requirements and limitations, even before you start at CSP, please click here and scroll to Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

  • Please visit the tuition and financial aid website for tuition and fees information. The information is found under “Adult Undergraduate/Online Programs Tuition”.

  • This program is a full-time day program. Once in the sonography program, it is recommended students prioritize coursework and minimize work commitments. The program requires dedicated practice time to ensure competencies are achieved. If a student falls behind, it can be challenging to catch up.

  • Once the program begins, it is 5 semesters in length and will go through the summer. There is no part-time option available.

  • Abdominal Extended and OB/GYN Concentration: This is a hybrid program with most coursework completed online, and labs held in person at our campus in St. Paul, MN.

    Adult Cardiac Sonography Concentration: This is a fully in-person program, with all classes and labs taking place on or near our campus in St. Paul, MN.

  • This is a specialized two-year Adult Undergraduate program. It is not designed to be a traditional on-campus program and does not include on-campus housing options.

  • Abdominal Extended and OB/GYN Concentration:

    • The Sonography program requires 960 hours of clinical training that will be completed during the last six months of the program.
    • Clinical training will likely require placement at a site outside of the Twin Cities area or outside of Minnesota. Clinical sites vary year-to-year and the University makes every effort to secure sites that allow for the best learning environments for each individual student.
    • The Program Director and Clincial Coordinator will assign students to a clinical facility. Consideration will be given to the site’s needs and student’s desires based on availability.
    • Students may not turn down a site.
    • Housing will be arranged by the student.

    Adult Cardiac Sonography Concentration:

    • The Adult Cardiac Sonography concentration requires 1,000 hours of clinical training (subject to change starting fall of 2026).
    • Clinical training will be completed during the last six months of the program at clinical sites throughout greater Minnesota.

  • Clinical Compliance Requirements

    Once accepted into the program, students must meet clinical compliance requirements before beginning any clinical experiences. This includes:

    • A clear background check
    • Proof of personal health insurance
    • Up-to-date immunization records

    Required Immunizations (No Exemptions):

    • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella (Chickenpox)
    • Tetanus
    • Tuberculosis (BCG vaccine)
    • Mantoux-Quantiferon Gold test

    Additional Vaccination and Screening Information:

    Influenza (Flu shot): Required; exemptions may be considered.
    COVID-19 Vaccine: Not currently required, but may be mandated by individual clinical sites.
    Other Requirements: Some clinical sites may also require a national background check and/or drug testing.

  • General education courses do not need to be completed prior to admission to the sonography program. They can be taken at any point during the program prior to graduation.