Admission Requirements
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| June 1 | December 1 |
Admission Criteria
The admissions committee reviews applications holistically, taking into account each student’s personal situation and demonstrated potential for success. The application review includes an analysis of academic preparation, including high school and college transcripts, coursework rigor, and selected grades in prerequisites, as well as life experiences such as work in health care or military service.
Application Criteria
Applicants to the DMS program must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Completion of the admissions application
- $50 application fee
- Attendance at an information session (currently can be satisfied by a virtual admissions appointment)
- Schedule a 1:1 virtual appointment with your admissions counselor
- Submission of proof of high school completion via:
- Final High School Transcript
- GED
- Translation of Foreign Credential (All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English.)
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted to enroll@sacredheart.edu or mailed to Undergraduate Admissions, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825
- Applicants are evaluated on the following:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- GED or high school diploma including the following, unless prior college credits have been earned:
- 3+ years of high school math, including 2 years of algebra and 1 year of geometry; minimum grade of C+
- 1 year of high school chemistry; minimum grade of C+
- 1 year of high school biology; minimum grade of C+
- GED or high school diploma including the following, unless prior college credits have been earned:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- All students must complete the following coursework prior to beginning DMS coursework:
- BI 206 and BI 208: Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab
- BI 207 and BI 209: Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab
- MA 106: College Algebra (or higher)
- FYWS 125: First-Year Writing Seminar
- PY 104: Elements of Physics
- A minimum grade of "C+" is required in English Composition and College Algebra. A minimum grade of "B-" is required in Anatomy and Physiology I and II. A minimum grade of “C” is required in Elements of Physics. General education courses may only be repeated once. Additional requirements apply for clinical placement participation.
- Applicants who have attended another sonography program must obtain a letter stating that they left in good standing. If admitted, the applicant will have to complete the program in its entirety. Sacred Heart University does not transfer in sonography courses from other programs.
Additional Steps
To be considered for financial aid, explore financial assistance with the resources of SHU’s Student Financial Assistance.
Note that all students admitted to an associate degree program must fulfill course requirements for their degree at Sacred Heart per University policy.
Admitted students must complete a health clearance, as well as pass a criminal background check and drug screen, in order to register for classes. Instructions on completing this clearance are provided upon receipt of the non-refundable enrollment deposit.
More Information
If you have questions about the application process, contact your admissions counselor: