Admissions

Admissions Policy

The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine is interested in candidates who have a strong humanitarian commitment and who's past accomplishments show evidence of originality, creativity, and a capacity for independent, critical thinking. The Admissions Committee values applications from those students who have tested their interest for working in the health care environment, or in activities involving the care of others, and in a variety of community services.

Prerequisite education for the Acupuncture Therapist Program is 60 semester credits (e.g. Associates Degree). Prerequisite education for the combined B.S./M.S. program requires 60 semester credits; including the following distribution of required preprofessional courses: Math/Physical Science (6 to 8 semester credits), English/Composition (6 to 8 semester credits), Social/Behavioral Science (6 to 8 semester credits), and Business/Economics (6 to 8 semester credits) or their equivalent. Wisconsin students do not need to meet the academic distribution prerequisite.

In order to become a student at the Midwest College, applicants must meet all admissions requirements. This includes submitting the necessary items, 1 through 7, listed below and on the application form. Students applying for financial aid must attend an admissions interview regarding financial aid rules and regulations and sign the required financial aid entrance interview form.

The Admission Committee will evaluate students with the minimum prerequisite of 60 semester credits, but who have less than the required distribution of prerequisites. Students accepted without the required distribution of educational prerequisites may be approved to take the remaining courses concurrently during their enrollment.

Foreign applicants should review the document, MAINTAINING YOUR F-1 STUDENT STATUS

Admissions Requirements

  1. An Associate Degree from an accredited college or successful completion of two years postsecondary education from accredited schools (60 semester credit hours)
  2. Distribution of academic prerequisites for Illinois students entering the B.S./M.S. program
  3. Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be sent directly to the admissions office. The minimum acceptable GPA is 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Two letters of recommendation
  5. Two passport size photos (not mandatory until accepted)
  6. Completion of an admissions interview
  7. An application with a check for $315 (fully refundable if admission is denied) ($65 application fee and $250 deposit)

Application Deadline

Students entering the Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine program must have their application submitted, all of their documentation on file and have completed an admissions interview ten days prior to the beginning of the quarter. Late submission may result in the loss of acceptance, but applicants may be admitted up to the first day of classes if an opening is available.

For information about your prior education and transfer credit for the Midwest College's programs see "Advanced Standing and Transfer" policy.