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Application/Enrollment process at SUI

Embarking on a journey with Sacramento Ultrasound Institute signifies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a promising career path in the field of medical imaging and diagnostic ultrasound. The admissions process at SUI is meticulously designed to ensure that each student is well-aligned with the rigorous and rewarding programs offered. Prospective students begin their enrollment journey by submitting an online application available on our website, followed by submitting essential documents that validate their eligibility. Our dedicated admissions team reviews each application thoroughly, ensuring that candidates meet the specified prerequisites for their chosen program. Upon successful review, candidates are invited for an interview, providing them an opportunity to discuss their aspirations and understand the comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training that SUI offers. The final step involves a seamless enrollment process, post which students are welcomed into the SUI family, ready to immerse themselves in a transformative educational experience.

Step 1

Meet the General Admission Requirements

All SUI students must:

• Be a current resident of California. A government-issued I.D. is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age (Age will be verified with Individual's I.D.)
• Provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Provide proof of appropriate educational requirements such as:

• Copy of high school diploma or
• Copy of high school transcript showing graduation date or GED or
• Translated and evaluated foreign secondary diplomas by NACES-approved agencies.

Step 2

Meet the Program Admission Requirements

Diagnostic Medical Sonography; General or Cardiac Admissions Requirements

• Meet General Admissions Requirements.
• Hold an Associate degree (any field) or higher in any discipline.
• Complete (defined as receiving a grade of "B" or higher) college-level coursework in the subjects below.

Note: All courses must be completed successfully before applying.
SUI does not accept Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit grades to fulfill admissions prerequisites.

Courses must be a minimum of five-quarter credits or 3-semester credits. All prerequisite courses together must equal 25-quarter or a 16.6-semester credit.

Prerequisite Courses:

• Physics (topics must include sound waves, heat, light, and motion)
• Communications (oral and written)
• Mathematics (Intermediate Algebra or higher-level mathematics)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology

MRI/ICVT Program Admission Requirements

• Meet General Admission Requirements.
• Program Prerequisites: None
• Transfer Credit Guidelines. For detailed information, see the SUI Catalog.
• Transfer Credits are evaluated upon program acceptance and must be processed at enrollment.
• There is a $75 non-refundable evaluation fee for transfer credits.
• To receive credit for the courses listed below, a letter grade of "B" or better must be completed within the last five (5) years from an accredited institution.

Transferable Courses:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• College Reading
• Mathematics
• Psychology

Step 3

Attend a Program Info-Session Webinar

Students interested in SUI programs start the enrollment by attending or watching a recorded program-based webinar info session. The webinar info session will include general and program admission requirements, program structure, tuition cost breakdown, and resources and tools to allow an applicant to make an informed decision about their career.

Step 4

Request an Application Packet

Email admissions@sui.edu to request an Application Packet for your desired program after attending or watching a recorded program info session and confirming that you have met the general and program admission prerequisites by sending your transcripts to transcripts@sui.edu.

Step 5

Sign Initial Documents

Once receiving the Application Packet, you will be prompted to review and sign the following documents; School Performance Fact Sheet, Physical Demand Form, Distance Education Survey, submit an ID/DL card copy and complete the online application.

Step 6

Take Wonderlic Entrance Exam

An invitation to the Wonderlic Entrance Exam is sent upon receipt of the Initial Documents and the Online Application. The applicant will get 2 attempts to successfully pass the online Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a score of 20+. The exam is proctored online, 8 minutes long, and has 30 multiple choices and fill-in questions in English grammar and Mathematics. The second attempt must be taken after 24 hours after the first attempt. A waiting period of one year is required should the applicant not pass the exam.

Step 7

Submit Required Documents

After successfully passing the Wonderlic Exam, applicants may submit the following documents electronically to admissions@sui.edu.

• Resume
• Statement of Intent
• (2) Recommendation Letters (Academic/Character)– save and submit as one document.
• High School Diploma or H.S. Official Transcripts or GED
• A copy of Degree(s), if available
• Official transcripts-electronic transcripts preferred and to be sent to transcripts@sui.edu.
•Physical Examination Form
• Background Check Estimated cost $47-50.

NOTE: All documents must be saved in PDF format as individual documents and submitted in one email (File save Example: Resume -Last Name). No Zip folder or linked Google drives.

Foreign High Schools and Degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency.

Step 8

Group Interview

An invitation to the Group Interview will be sent once submitted documents are evaluated and a clear background check is received.

****Please note should you have any DUI or misdemeanor on your records, this automatically disqualifies you from moving forward in the application process at SUI. If you are interested in moving forward in the medical field, we highly suggest you contact ARRT or ARDMS ethics department to get clearance that you are eligible
to sit for the registry examination.

Step 9

Selection Process

Application status will be shared via email based on the program application window timeline. The final admissions decision is determined by the following:

• Post-Secondary Education
• Healthcare Background
• Wonderlic score
• Submitted Documents
• Group Interview
• Admissions Evaluation

Step 10

Enroll

Students accepted to the program should be prepared to submit immunization / vaccination records, sign enrollment documents and financial contracts, and attend the mandatory New Student Orientation.

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