Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.A.S. Program is cohort-based and has a fall start date.
We welcome any applicants who are ready to start their didactic preparation to become a sonographer, provided all of the requirements below are met. Sonography is a fulfilling career that allows you to work alongside other healthcare professionals and play an essential role in childbirth, as well as aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of health conditions.
Application Deadline
All application materials must be received by no later than May 1st
How to Apply
Applications to this program are submitted using the Touro University application system. Review the requirements below, then access the application by clicking on the “Apply Online” button. Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2024.
For assistance with the application, please refer to our Step-by-Step Application Instructions below.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program must:
- Submit the Application for Admission. Please see below for step-by-step application instructions. Please note that the application does not open until October 1st.
- Be at least 18 years of age prior to beginning classes. Applicants under the age of 18 at the time of application will be required to submit a waiver from a parent or guardian.
- Have earned a high school diploma, GED, or an associate degree or higher from a school that is accredited by a TUC-approved accrediting organization (list provided below).
- Have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to those with GPA’s of 3.0 or higher.
- For applicants with at least 20 semester units of college coursework, the GPA will be determined by the college transcript(s).
- For applicants with less than 20 semester units of college coursework, the GPA will be determined by the high school transcript(s).
- Submit a qualifying TEAS exam score in the 50th percentile or higher (details provided below).
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a science teacher/faculty member.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from any source, excluding family members.
- Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from your school or their transcript delivery service to Touro University California (tuc.admit@touro.edu).
Admissions Process
The DMS program operates on a rolling admissions cycle, meaning complete applications are reviewed and applicants may be interviewed throughout the application cycle.
Following receipt of all required application materials, applications are reviewed and selected candidates will be invited to attend a Zoom interview with program faculty. Submission of a complete application does not guarantee an interview, and interviewing does not guarantee acceptance into the program; both are required components of the admissions process.
Following an interview, applicants may be accepted into the program, placed on a waitlist, or denied. Those accepted into the program will be required to pay a $50.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit to hold their seat.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam
Formerly known as the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination (HObET), the TEAS is a timed test that focuses on a candidate’s knowledge of reading, mathematics, and science, as well as English and language skills. The current fee for the TEAS exam is $120.00 and it must be paid at the time of testing. The testing fee is subject to change at the discretion of TEAS exam administrators at any time. The exam will be completed remotely and will not require in-person attendance. If you have already taken the TEAS exam, you may have your previous score(s) submitted for consideration through the TEAS portal provided the exam was taken within two years of the expected date you expect to begin classes.
Please visit our Steps to Registering for TEAS Exam for assistance with registering for the TEAS exam. For general information about the exam, please visit https://www.atitesting.com.
Step-by-Step Application Instructions
Please review the information below before accessing the online application. If you have questions about the application, please contact Kasie Pollard at kpollard@touro.edu.
Program Information
Information in this section should automatically populate but if more selections are missing, please choose the following options:
- Entering As: New Student
- Program/Location: Associate of Applied Science – (Mare Island COM)
- Major/Track: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (TUC-OC)
- Term: Select the term you wish to apply for (i.e. Fall 2025, etc)
Applicant Information
Please enter the required information for this section.
Supporting Documents
In this section, you will upload your personal statement/essay.
- Download the Supporting Document Form
- Record your required essay on the form, then save it to your computer
- Click Upload Attachment and upload your saved form
- Click Save Document
High School/Secondary Education
Please enter your High School information. If your High School does not appear in the list of schools, please select "School Not Found "as the school name.
College/Post-Secondary Education
If you have completed courses at any college, including community college, you must enter that information here. If your college does not appear in the list of schools, please select "School Not Found" as the school name. If you have not completed any college courses, you may skip this section.
Recommender Overview
Please select "Yes", proceed to recommender information, then enter the names and contact information of your recommenders. Two are required. One must be from one of your science teachers/professors and the second can be from any source, excluding family members.
Terms and Conditions
Please respond to the required questions.
Application Fee List
Please follow the instructions to pay the required application fee.
Submit Application
This is your last opportunity to make any edits/changes to the information you’ve provided. When you click submit, your application will be submitted and you will not be able to make any further edits.
Request Transcripts
Please have official transcripts for each high school and college you attended sent to Touro University California (tuc.admit@touro.edu). Your application will not be considered complete until all transcripts have been received.
Graduates of Foreign Institutions
Except in cases where the institution is accredited by one of the agencies approved by Touro University California, all coursework completed outside of the United States must be submitted for evaluation using one of the approved evaluation agencies.
Approved Evaluation Agency:
- World Education Services (This is the preferred evaluation agency for Touro University California)
- International Education Research Foundation
- Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
Evaluations must be sent directly from the evaluation service to tuc.admit@touro.edu; evaluations received from applicants will not be processed.
Transcript Evaluations Must Include:
- Course by course evaluation
- Number of semester units each course is worth
- Letter grade for each course
- Cumulative GPA
- Indication the degree earned is equivalent to a degree from a TUC approved accrediting body.
Citizenship Requirement
Individuals who have met all application requirements and permanently reside in the United States at the time of application are permitted to apply and matriculate at Touro University California. Currently, TUC does not accept international students.
Eligibility for Federal Financial Aid is limited to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents. Candidates applying without US Citizenship or Permanent Residency are strongly encouraged to explore financing options before proceeding with the application process. Additional information may be viewed by visiting the Eligibility Requirements on the Financial Aid page.
Institutional Accreditation Requirement
TUC will consider High School diplomas and associate degrees earned within the State of California provided they are earned at institutions accredited by one of the following organizations:
- Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC (ACS WASC)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Diplomas and associate degrees earned outside of the State of California will be considered provided they are earned at institutions accredited by organizations equivalent to those listed above.
TUC will also accept Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Professional Degrees from institutions accredited by one of the seven institutional accrediting agencies listed below:
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC)
Applicants who have completed degrees and/or coursework outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by a TUC approved agency to verify equivalency to those offered by institutions accredited by one of the accrediting agencies listed above. For a list of TUC approved evaluation agencies, please contact the Office of Admissions at tuc.admit@touro.edu.