Admissions Requirements
To be considered for the online Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Credentialed, clinically-based healthcare provider matriculated from a regionally accredited institution (AS/AAS degree minimum)
- Students need to have taken anatomy and physiology (BIOL 227 and 228) to be admitted into the certificate
- Proof of medical professional credentials
- Resume outlining patient care experience
- Acceptance into Boise State University
- Students pursuing DMS must apply through the on-campus program if they want clinical placement in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, area.
This content is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official admission standards are published on the undergraduate catalog site.
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Application Deadlines by Semester
Semester | Application Deadline 1st 7-Week | Class Start 1st 7-Week | Application Deadline 2nd 7-Week | Class Start 2nd 7-Week |
Spring | December 1* | Early January | February 1* | Early March |
Summer | April 15* | Early May | June 1* | Late June |
Fall | July 15* | Late August | September 15* | Late October |
*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply one month prior to these posted deadlines.
To Apply For This Program
Step 1 – Apply to Boise State University
Complete the Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application. On the Major and Semester page within the application, select “Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Online Program” from the Select a Major drop-down list.
Submit the Boise State University Undergraduate Admission Application online
Step 2 – Request Official Transcripts
Request official transcript(s) from all previous colleges and universities you attended.
If you have served in the military, please make sure to send your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript.
Please note: All transcripts must be RECEIVED by Undergraduate Admissions and Degree Services by the application deadline.
How to submit official transcripts to the Boise State University Undergraduate College
Step 3 – Apply to the Online Advanced Medical Imaging Program
After submitting the undergraduate admission application (Step 1) and requesting your transcripts (Step 2), you will complete the advanced medical imaging program application.
The program application includes:
- Proof of medical professional credentials, if applicable
- Resume outlining patient care experience
Submit the Advanced Medical Imaging program application