Getting Started

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The Associate in Sonography degree (AAS -DMIS/DMIV) and the two certificate programs require a separate application process. The following steps apply to all three programs. Check the information packet for the application deadline.

Apply to College of DuPage: Before you can apply to any of the Sonography programs or take any classes at the College, you must apply to COD first. Apply now! Please note: International students must apply to the college using a separate International Student application. Apply now!
Admissions packet: Download the information for the program you are interested in.

• Sonography Degree Admissions Packet

• Sonography Certificate Admissions Packet

• Vascular Sonography Certificate Admissions Packet

You must also download the Health Requirements information, which applies to ALL Sonography programs.
• Health Requirements Packet

It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain and submit all necessary documents for program admission to the Health Sciences Admissions office, Student Resource Center, 2046H.
Advising Sessions: Prior to application to any of the Sonography programs, applicants are encouraged to attend a COD Sonography Advising Session. The format of these sessions includes a general overview of potential careers, opportunities and specializations found in sonography, as well as a discussion about the particulars of the DMIS/DMIV programs at College of DuPage. Participants are provided with an opportunity for questions.

Upcoming dates and times are available online. To register, call Terrie Ciez at (630) 942-2436 or email: ciezte@cod.edu and include your name, telephone number and the date of the session you would like to attend.
PSB-HOAE – Health Occupations Aptitude Exam: Applicants to the Sonography associate degree program only MUST take the PSB-HOAE prior to applying to the program. Applicants are only allowed to take this exam twice, regardless of the number of times they apply to the program. There is a $30 nonrefundable testing fee, which must be paid when registering for the exam. There are a limited number of seats at each test, so students should plan to register early. Contact the Registration office, SRC 2048, (630) 942-2377, or check for dates online.
Apply to the program: Complete the online Health Sciences Application for Admission form and follow the instructions. On the second page of the online application, select DMI Sonography Degree. You MUST submit the application online. At the time of submission, you MUST pay a $50 non-refundable Health Sciences Application fee online with a credit card.
Drug Testing: All students accepted into the Sonography program MUST complete a drug test during the summer prior to entering the program. A second drug test is required the summer prior to the student's second year in the program. The drug test must be administered at COD Health Services.