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Application

2025-2026 Application Cycle

The University of 51С»Æ³µ College of Osteopathic Medicine participates in the centralized application service. All applicants are required to apply online through this service.

Applications for admission are reviewed holistically by the 51С»Æ³µCOM Committee on Admissions based on compatibility with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of 51С»Æ³µCOM and a combination of GPA, academic record, MCAT scores, applicant interview, and lived experiences.

Degree Requirement

Completion of ninety (90) semester hours or 75% credit progress towards a bachelor’s degree, to be earned at a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or international equivalent, at time of application. Undergraduate degree must be conferred with official transcripts submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment before matriculation.

• All applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts should be sent directly to AACOMAS. Please refer to the for additional information and instructions.

GPA Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application, as calculated by AACOMAS (inclusive of all coursework taken with no forgiveness for retakes)*.

Minimum science GPA of 2.8 at the time of application, as calculated by AACOMAS (inclusive of all coursework taken with no forgiveness for retakes)*.

All applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements to be considered for admission.

*The average GPAs for those offered admission to 51С»Æ³µCOM are well above published minimums.

Prerequisite Coursework Requirements

Additional Recommended Courses

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Cell/Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Math/Statistics
• Microbiology
• Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities

Other Prerequisite Coursework Considerations

• Pass/Fail courses are accepted for prerequisite courses taken in spring 2020 only.
• All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better (C- grades are not acceptable).
• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test credit can be accepted towards prerequisite requirements. To apply AP or IB test credits towards prerequisite requirements, the credits must be broken down by subject on the undergraduate transcript. An official letter from the University Registrar, including subject breakdown, is also acceptable.
• Prerequisite courses may be in progress or planned at the time of application. However, all courses must be completed by January 1, 2026, with an official transcript submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment before the start of the program.

All planned or in-progress coursework must be listed on the AACOMAS application at the time of application submission; not doing so will result in the applicant not meeting all admissions requirements and therefore will not be eligible for admission review.

Online courses offered through as well as online courses from other regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities are acceptable.

Standardized Tests

Completion of the is required.

• Although 51С»Æ³µCOM does not have a minimum score requirement, highly competitive applicants typically score in the 50th percentile or higher.
• Official MCAT score reports must be submitted directly to AACOMAS from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
• The MCAT must have been taken between January 2023 and January 2026.

Letters of Evaluation

Three (3) letters of evaluation are required – submitted via AACOMAS:

The 51С»Æ³µCOM Committee on Admissions seeks evaluation letters that outline a holistic description of the applicant, including information on student engagement (especially teamwork within academic settings), interpersonal skills, character, and professionalism.

• All letters of evaluation should be submitted directly through AACOMAS.
• Letters from friends or family members are not acceptable.
• Preferred sources of evaluations include Pre-Health Committee Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, a faculty member with substantial knowledge of the applicant, a direct supervisor with substantial knowledge of the applicant, or a health care professional with substantial knowledge of the applicant (preferably physicians). Letters from an Osteopathic Physician (D.O.) are recommended but not required.
• Successful applicants submit letters that characterize and reflect their most recent academic, clinical, and community engagement experiences.

Personal Statement

Please refer to the AACOMAS application for 51С»Æ³µCOM-specific writing prompts and additional instructions.

Interviews

Interview sessions are held from September to March and are done by invitation only. Interviews are a required part of the application process.

51С»Æ³µreserves the right to adjust interview dates, modalities, and processes as needed. Applicants will be notified immediately if changes to the format or timing of interviews occur at any point during the cycle.

International Applicants

International applicants and those with foreign degrees and coursework are required to satisfy the following additional requirements:

• Official credential evaluation by , confirming degree and grade/course equivalency to that of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Please submit the WES ICAP course-by-course evaluation. The completed credential evaluation should be sent directly to AACOMAS. Please refer to the International Admissions section of the 51С»Æ³µwebsite for more information on the type of credential evaluation required for admission review.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate written and spoken fluency through the successful completion of an English language proficiency test.
• Applicants should refer to the English Language Proficiency page on the 51С»Æ³µwebsite for specific information and minimum score requirements.
• Please refer to the AACOMAS application for test score submission instructions.

Other Requirements

Prior to matriculation, accepted and deposited students will be required to complete the following compliance requirements or may have their acceptance offer rescinded without return of deposit:

• Completion of physical examination with proof of up-to-date immunization status. Please refer to UNE’s Student Health Center for detailed information.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen prior to matriculation, as well as periodically throughout the program (as required by 51С»Æ³µCOM and clinical training sites).
• All students must have the ability to meet all Academic and Technical Standards of 51С»Æ³µCOM.
• 51С»Æ³µfollows AACOMAS traffic rules, with notification dates and deadlines structured as such.

All materials submitted as part of the application become the property of 51С»Æ³µand will not be returned or released to anyone, including the applicant. This policy includes letters of reference, primary and secondary applications, personal statements, transcripts, and other supporting materials.

Policy Exceptions

All criteria presented in this summary are subject to change per professional accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum and/or other institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements

Exceptions to existing admission policies are rare and made only when it is deemed necessary and appropriate to maintain fair and consistent practice for all candidates, not individual candidates

Transfer Credit

Students in good standing at other Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine may apply for transfer admission into the third year of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at UNE.

For more information on the transfer process please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment.

Advanced Standing

No advanced standing placement is available.

Experiential Learning

No credit is awarded for experiential learning.