AACOM Admission Guidelines

AACOM (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine) encourages each of its member colleges to conduct an application process that is inclusive and professional. The purpose of these guidelines is to allow prospective students to explore their options within the osteopathic medical community and to give the colleges of osteopathic medicine an ability to process, select and matriculate applicants in a fair and timely manner.

1. Colleges of osteopathic medicine will publish and follow an application schedule
2. Colleges of osteopathic medicine will publish their respective application procedures and admission requirements
3. Colleges of osteopathic medicine may begin extending offers of admission at any time after an interview. Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following schedule:
   • accepted prior to November 15 will have until December 14
   • accepted between November 15 and January 14 will have have 30 days
   • accepted between January 15 and June 14 will have 14 days
   • accepted on or after June 15 may be asked for an immediate deposit
4. Colleges of osteopathic medicine are encouraged to adhere to reasonable admission fees, policies and schedules.

Prospective osteopathic medical students are expected to provide factual, accurate and complete information throughout the admission process. AACOM believes this process requires mutual respect, integrity and honesty among the colleges of osteopathic medicine and with prospective osteopathic medical students.