Overview
Admissions Criteria
In recommending candidates for admission, the College considers all factors, including:
- pre-professional academic achievement
- evaluations from pre-professional committees and osteopathic physicians
- MCAT results
- data obtained in the on-campus interview
- student motivation for a career in osteopathic medicine
The college is looking for demonstrated scholarship, aptitude, and motivation for admission to the program.
Eligibility
Preference is given to applicants from Oklahoma. Non-U.S. citizens who do not have a permanent resident visa (“green card”) at the time of application cannot be considered for admission. The admissions committee recommends applicants for admission. Final selection of candidates to be offered admission is made by the Dean. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for admission.
Minority Students
The College considers applications for admission from all qualified candidates without regard to age, gender, religion, race, or national origin. The College actively recruits qualified minority students.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Applicants from other medical schools accredited by the American Osteopathic Association or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education may be admitted to advanced standing at the beginning of the third or fourth year, provided that vacancies exist. To be considered for admission with advanced standing, students must meet the College’s general requirements for admission and submit documents required of applicants to the freshman class.
Applicants for transfer must meet all of the following conditions:
- An application must be filed with the director of admissions with official transcripts of all post-secondary schools attended
- MCAT results must be verified
- Medical coursework equivalent to that of Oklahoma State University must be completed up to the time transfer is sought
- A letter must be sent from the dean of the applicant’s medical school indicating the circumstances of the proposed withdrawal and that the student was in good standing at that time
Following receipt of the required documents, the Director of Admissions will determine if the applicant warrants an on-campus interview. All transfer admissions will be made through the student selection committee upon approval of the Dean.
