The successful applicant for admission to the Advanced Placement Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must meet the general requirements for admission to FHCHS and the following:

1. A minimum admissions GPA of 2.70 from a certificate or degree program from a regionally accredited radiologic sciences program (radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology) or a certificate or degree from a regionally accredited sonography program, have current certification in their imaging modality¹, and are active in the field of imaging. Applicants should be advised that all prerequisite courses must be completed by the program start date. Additionally, applicants that have completed the prerequisites by the application deadline will be given admission preference.
2. A minimum GPA of 2.50 in all English, mathematics, and science courses.
3. Submit three recommendations on FHCHS recommendation forms. Recommendations submitted at the time of initial application to the College will meet this requirement for new FHCHS students.² Students who have attended FHCHS for at least one trimester must submit one of the recommendations from a full-time faculty member in the Health and Biomedical Sciences Department.
4. Submit an essay explaining the applicant's interest in becoming a sonographer clearly defining which track he or she is applying and reasons for selecting a faith-based institution.

¹ Acceptable certification types include ARRT(R), ARRT(NM), ARRT(S), ARRT(RT), NMTCB, ARDMS, CCI(RCS), CCI(RVS). The Department Chair will review candidates presenting certification other than those listed. Exceptions may be made for students currently enrolled in the FHCHS A.S. Sonography program.

²Recommendation forms expire two years from the date of submission.