Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program
An accelerated pathway to medical, dental, or pharmacy school
The LECOM Early Acceptance Program is an affiliation agreement between ˮAV˵ College
and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). The program allows qualified
ˮAV˵ students to apply for early acceptance to LECOM’s College of Medicine, School
of Dentistry, or School of Pharmacy.
When do I apply to LECOM?
You can apply to the early acceptance program before matriculating at ˮAV˵ or within
your first three years of undergraduate study at ˮAV˵. Successful applicants will
be offered provisional acceptance to their chosen professional program. Upon successfully
completing the required prerequisite coursework, students start at LECOM the summer
after their ˮAV˵ graduation.
Why should I consider the LECOM Early Acceptance Program?
- You can secure your future early.
- You will save time and money.
- The application/admissions process is simplified by applying to only one school.
- You can skip the MCAT for medical school. If you meet the qualifying standardized
test criteria (minimum 26 ACT or 1240 SAT on a single exam), then you do not need
to take the MCAT to apply for LECOM’s College of Medicine.
How soon can I start the program after graduating from ˮAV˵?
Students can begin their professional program immediately after graduating from ˮAV˵.
No glide year or transitional period is required.
Will I have help applying to the program?
Yes, there is dedicated advising for the program. You will work closely with ˮAV˵’s
Prehealth Advising Office throughout the application process.
What are the general eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Earn a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA at ˮAV˵
- Earn a minimum 3.3 science GPA at ˮAV˵
- Major in a science discipline
- Complete all required preprofessional prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or
higher
Who do I contact to learn more?
Students interested in learning more about the LECOM Early Acceptance Program should
contact ˮAV˵’s Prehealth Advising Office at prehealth@goucher.edu early in their undergraduate career. The office can advise you on eligibility requirements,
timelines, and the application process.
