Admission Requirements
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Associate Degree | 10-526-2
www.cvtc.edu | 1-800-547-2882
To get started, applicants must first complete the College Admission Requirements. Once completed, applicants are officially accepted to CVTC and placed on the program waiting list, if applicable. An applicant’s program eligibility date is the date their completed application is received. If necessary, the application time will also be used to determine placement priority.
Before beginning core program classes, all Academic Preparedness Requirements must also be completed as outlined below. Applicants still working on Academic Preparedness Requirements may be accepted as Pre-Core. Pre-Core status allows applicants to take general education courses and continue working on necessary Academic Preparedness Requirements while maintaining their place in line for the program.
When all Academic Preparedness Requirements are met and space is available in the core program, applicants are eligible to register for core Diagnostic Medical Sonography (526-level) courses.
College Admission Requirements
- Submit an application for admission at cvtc.edu/apply
- Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee
Program Academic Preparedness Requirements
Education Requirement - Applicants without a high school diploma, GED, or HSED should contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu for options to demonstrate college readiness. Students who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or HSED are not eligible for financial aid.
- High school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.8 or higher
- College GPA of 2.2 or higher (6 or more credits)
- Associate or bachelor’s degree
- ACT® composite score of 23 or higher
- ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) composite score of 263 or higher (includes Reading, Writing and QAS)
- Classic ACCUPLACER® or Compass® scores (Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for acceptable score ranges)
Academic Prerequisites - Submit transcript proof of algebra and chemistry completion with a “C” or better by one of the following:
- Two semesters at high school level (each with a "C" or better). Current high school seniors must submit proof of enrollment in progress.
- One semester of college-level (with a "C" or better).
- Completion of equivalent CVTC college-level prep courses (each with a “C” or better):
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- 834-110 Elementary Algebra
- 836-133 Prep for Basic Chemistry
- Completion of 806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology with a grade of “C” or better.
- Completion of 804-113 College Tech Math 1A with a grade of “C” or better.
- Completion of 806-154 General Physics 1 with a grade of “C" or better.
- Completion of 543-300 Nursing Assistant training that includes a clinical component. Acceptable documentation is a Nursing Assistant registry card, a transcript, or Certificate of Completion from a technical college, training agency, or nursing home. You do not need to be a Certified Nursing Assistant but must submit proof of the successful course completion. NOTE: The Nursing Assistant class does not qualify for Financial Aid.
- Completion of the HESI A2 Exam with a score of 75 or higher in each of the following areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Math, and English. The English score is a composite of grammar, reading, and vocabulary. You will be subject to a testing fee and the number of times you can test is limited. It is also recommended that you take the HESI assessment after you complete General Anatomy & Physiology. For more detailed information about CVTC's HESI requirement and to schedule a testing appointment go to cvtc.edu/HESI.
Submit documentation to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu.
Program “Academic Preparedness Verification (APV)” Form (Formerly CCE) - After completing all Academic Preparedness requirements, applicants must submit the APV Form to the Admissions Office.
- If you're not taking prerequisite courses at CVTC and this is your last requirement:
- Log into your CVTC Commons account.
- Go to the "Forms" drop-down menu.
- Select "Forms" → then click "Academic Preparedness Verification" under the Admissions section.
- Click the "Academic Preparedness Verification" button.
- Choose the middle radio button labeled: "Other admission requirement (e.g. Exam, transcript, licensure, etc.)",
- Then click "Next".
- Complete the form.
- Click "Submit" at the bottom.
- If you’re completing Academic Preparedness requirements through CVTC courses:
- You must wait until the end of the term to submit your APV Form.
- The Admissions Office will email you near the end of the term (via your student email) with:
- The submission date and time
- Directions for completing and submitting the form.
Once all the above items have been completed, you will be considered for enrollment based on current openings in the program.
Your original application date and time will be used to determine placement into the program.
Additional Information
- Health History and Immunization – Forms must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core program. Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step.
- Criminal Background Check - A background check is required before beginning core courses. Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step. A fee will apply.
- Proof of current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association – BLS Provider level or the American Red Cross – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider Level is required of students before entering the clinical courses for this program. CVTC offers 531-454 CPR-BLS Provider; find more information at cvtc.edu/seminars. Proof must be verified with a current CPR card. Class rosters, letters from instructors or employers, and online course certification are not acceptable. Your instructor will ask for a copy of your card on the first day of your clinical courses.
- General Education Courses – Students are strongly encouraged to complete the general education courses for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program prior to starting the core program.
- Course Sequence - Upon acceptance to the core program, students are required to follow the core course sequence (526 numbered courses) and semester credit load as identified on the Program Requirement Sheet.
- Clinical Requirements – Students can expect to be placed in clinical training sites throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and possibly other states.
- Pay for College - Visit cvtc.edu/payforcollege or call 715-833-6200 for information on financial aid availability and application procedures, scholarships, veteran’s benefits, payment methods, etc.
- Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning - Students with prior college credit should submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
- Residency - In programs with limited capacity, preference will be given to Wisconsin residents.
Pregnancy Policy
Chippewa Valley Technical College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions and will fully comply with Title IX regulations. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy and maternity leave will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student’s medical provider, and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. Some courses may include a level of interaction with hazardous materials or situations. In such cases, it is up to the student’s medical provider to determine whether or not the student is able to participate due to pregnancy or related conditions. Students are encouraged to contact Diversity Resources at 715-833-6234 or diversity@cvtc.edu to set up an appointment as soon as the pregnancy is known.
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