Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admission Requirements

The successful applicant for admission to the associate of science program must meet the general college requirements for admission to Mercy College and the criteria listed below:

Have earned a grade of “C” (not “C-”) or above in each of the following high school (or college equivalent) courses: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology.
High school students must meet both of the following:
1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.7.
2. Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or better.
Transfer students must meet both of the following:
1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the last college attended (minimum of 9 credits).
2. Complete nine college credit hours specific to the Mercy College ASDMS curriculum, achieving a grade of “C” or above (not “C-”) in each course.
Provide documentation of an eight-hour observation in an ultrasound department: two hours in abdominal, cardiac, obstetrics and vascular for a total of eight hours.
Achieve an interview score of 80% or higher with the Selection Committee. This interview is scheduled when all other admission requirements have been met.

It is recommended to apply by February 28 to receive priority consideration and that all admission requirements listed above have been completed including documentation of the eight hour observation and the interview with the Selection Committee. Admission into this program is on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission into this program. Admission into MCHS also does not guarantee admission into this program. Early application is encouraged. After the enrollment class is full, students qualified for admission will be placed on an alternate list. Students from the alternate list will be added to the summer enrollment class on a space available basis. Students who are not admitted into the program must re-apply for the following year. Students may find it helpful to complete liberal arts and sciences courses at Mercy College prior to program admission.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program