Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the diagnostic medical sonography program. Applications must be received by the March 1 to be assured of consideration for admission.  Applicants must provide:
 

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Related Professions Application for Admission form is required. Please contact the department office or the CHRP Office of Student Affairs for information.* 
    

2. Application Fee:  A $20.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $20.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    

3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 or higher for all undergraduate courses is required. All official transcripts must be received no later than March 1.
    

4. Professional Observation:  Applicants are required to gain an understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the diagnostic sonographer through direct observation in a hospital department where sonography is practiced and through discussion with current sonographers in the field.  Details of the observation and a verification form will be sent to the applicant upon receipt of the completed application and application fee.  The professional observation is to be completed  and returned by March 1. 

Professional Observation Form PDF format

5. Counseling: Qualified applicants must present themselves in person for academic counseling in the division. This counseling session will be scheduled by the program.
    

6. TOEFL scores as applicable.

Transcripts “issued to the student” will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Related Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHRP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chrp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, or sex. Otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal consideration.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Related Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.

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