ANNOUNCEMENT : MORE ORIENTATION TIMES ADDED!
It has come to our attention that some folks have had trouble attending our 11am-12pm orientation sessions.
That’s why we have now added more orientation times later in the afternoon, from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Press the “Getting Started with HPAO” tab, then “HPAO Orientation Information” to check it out!
Welcome to the Health Professions Advising Office!
Who we serve: SDSU students and Alumni interested in dentistry, medicine (M.D., D.O., and D.P.M.), optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine.
If you have any questions, email hpao@sdsu.edu
COVID-19 Office Updates: Will Advising be In-person or Online for Spring 2022?
Advising for Students Applying This Cycle
Go to the “Advising” tab, select “Advising: Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni” and select your application cycle (2022-2023 only) to schedule an applicant advising session through Calendly.
Our Goal
We support students as they: • Explore options in the health professions
• Plan and complete pre-requisite course work
• Gain clinical experience
• Provide service and leadership both on campus and in the community
• Prepare for admissions tests and the 15-month application process
HPAO offers: • Information about health professions
• Individual and group advising
• Health professions HPAO mentors for 1st & 2nd year students and new transfer students
• Special health professions topics courses
• Speakers, workshops, conferences and events
• Application assistance for dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine