Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program

An accelerated pathway to medical, dental, or pharmacy school

The LECOM Early Acceptance Program is an affiliation agreement between 抖陰神器 College and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). The program allows qualified 抖陰神器 students to apply for early acceptance to LECOM鈥檚 College of Medicine, School of Dentistry, or School of Pharmacy.

When do I apply to LECOM?

You can apply to the early acceptance program before matriculating at 抖陰神器 or within your first three years of undergraduate study at 抖陰神器. Successful applicants will be offered provisional acceptance to their chosen professional program. Upon successfully completing the required prerequisite coursework, students start at LECOM the summer after their 抖陰神器 graduation.

Why should I consider the LECOM Early Acceptance Program?

  • You can secure your future early.
  • You will save time and money.
  • The application/admissions process is simplified by applying to only one school.
  • You can skip the MCAT for medical school. If you meet the qualifying standardized test criteria (minimum 26 ACT or 1240 SAT on a single exam), then you do not need to take the MCAT to apply for LECOM鈥檚 College of Medicine.

How soon can I start the program after graduating from 抖陰神器?

Students can begin their professional program immediately after graduating from 抖陰神器. No glide year or transitional period is required.

Will I have help applying to the program?

Yes, there is dedicated advising for the program. You will work closely with 抖陰神器鈥檚 Prehealth Advising Office throughout the application process.

What are the general eligibility requirements?

To be eligible for this program, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Earn a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA at 抖陰神器
  • Earn a minimum 3.3 science GPA at 抖陰神器
  • Major in a science discipline
  • Complete all required preprofessional prerequisite courses with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher

Who do I contact to learn more?

Students interested in learning more about the LECOM Early Acceptance Program should contact 抖陰神器鈥檚 Prehealth Advising Office at prehealth@goucher.edu early in their undergraduate career. The office can advise you on eligibility requirements, timelines, and the application process.