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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

 
 
 
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