Grove City College offers accelerated, early acceptance programs, and guaranteed admission to professional schools offering the following degrees: osteopathic medicine (D.O.), dentistry (D.M.D.), chiropractic medicine (D.C.), podiatry (DPM), pharmacy (PharmD.), physician assistant (MPAS), physical therapy (DPT), occupational therapy (MOT), athletic training (MSAT), public health (MPH), speech-language pathology (MS-SLP), and nursing (second degree BSN). An accelerated program is intended for mature students who are confident about their interest in a specific field, have well-developed and effective study habits, and anticipate few problems adjusting to the demands of college coursework, living away from home, and a new social scene. As an accelerated program, the curricula include little flexibility. Specific details for all these programs are available from the Grove City College Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee.
In addition to these programs, Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College offers scholarship support to qualified Grove City College alumni who are accepted into one of their graduate programs.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy
Students spend a minimum of two years as a full-time student at Grove City College (Phase I) and three or four years at one of LECOM’s campuses (Phase II). Students interested in pharmacy can choose from two tracks: 3+4 or 4+4. The dental and medical programs offer the 4+4 track. Students choosing a 3+4 track must have completed a minimum of 96 credit hours if they plan to use their first year of credits at LECOM towards their bachelor’s degree. (GCC requires 96 credit hours.)
Admission to Phase I of the dental 4+4 program for high school applicants requires an SAT composite score ≥ 1240 on a single exam or ACT composite score ≥ 26 on a single exam, and a high school un-weighted GPA ≥ 3.5. Although it is strongly recommended, the SAT/ACT is not required for the medical, pharmacy, and podiatric programs. However, preference will be given to medical students with an SAT score ≥ 1240 or ACT composite score ≥ 26. A 3.50 unweighted high school GPA is required for the medical and dental programs. Pharmacy and podiatric medicine require a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA.
Students must also be approved by the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Admission to Phase II of all four programs is contingent upon the student's continuing ability to meet specific requirements as set forth by LECOM.
LECOM also offers a 4+3 Primary Care Scholars Pathway for medical students who are committed to primary health care by doing either an internal medicine or family medicine residency.
Learn more about the LECOM Early Acceptance Program.
Current college students interested in the early acceptance program should contact Mrs. Leonard, Director of Academic Advising, for admissions information.
Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Poznan, Poland Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Grove City College has partnered with Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) in Poland to offer a unique early acceptance program for Biology/Health majors to begin medical courses while completing a bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a globally recognized MD degree, enabling them to apply for residency programs in the U.S. (100% US residency match rate for current students in 2024).
Program Overview:
Students accepted into this program will incur additional costs.
Get more information about PUMS and watch this short video created by a PUMS graduate student.
Thiel College The Speech-Language Pathology program at Thiel College has established an “Early Assurance” admission program for select undergraduates at Grove City College. Qualified students may receive conditional admission to the MS-SLP program, as seniors, provided certain standards are met and maintained.
Accepted students will complete the required pre-requisite courses at Thiel College during a post-baccalaureate year and then immediately start the MS-SLP program. Admitted students will receive 40% tuition remission for the undergraduate pre-requisite courses and a minimum graduate assistantship with 45% tuition remission in exchange for 150 hours of service to the program. Exceptional students may be considered for a merit graduate assistantship award that includes 55% tuition remission.
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health has established a “Sophomore Guaranteed Admissions Program” (GAP) for select undergraduate students at Grove City College. Eligible students are guaranteed a minimum scholarship award of $5,000 per year for up to two years. Grove City College will notify qualified students during their second year of undergraduate education regarding their eligibility for the program. Students are assured admission and scholarship money provided they continue to meet the specified criteria.
Chatham University
A select number of seats will be reserved each year in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs for currently enrolled students. Students must meet the following criteria plus any additional requirements outlined in the agreement. MPAS Program: A cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5 and a cumulative science GPA ≥ 3.4 as calculated by the Centralized Application Service (CAS). DPT Program: A cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5 and a cumulative pre-requisite GPA ≥ 3.5. OTD Program: A cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5 and a cumulative pre-requisite GPA ≥ 3.4.
*See www.chatham.edu/mpas, www.chatham.edu/ot, or www.chatham.edu/dpt for more information on each program.
Duquesne University School of Nursing: Second Degree BSN Every year, qualified students are guaranteed admission into the School of Nursing Second Degree BSN program. Students can choose either the 3+1 or 4+1 program.
Students choosing the 3+1 option must meet the requirements of the Grove City College Medical Option Plan, have a minimum GPA of a 3.0, and meet all other admission criteria. Students successfully completing the three-year option plan at Grove City and the first 32 credits at Duquesne will be awarded a baccalaureate degree. There are 25 guaranteed seats for eligible students interested in this track.
Students following the 4+1 track who obtain a B.S. or B.A. degree from Grove City College and satisfy all the admission criteria are eligible for acceptance into the program. Ten seats are available in the 4+1 program. Details are available at the Duquesne University School of Nursing website.
Gannon University: Doctor of Physical Therapy Erie Program Grove City College and Gannon University have established an articulation agreement in which a minimum of one qualified student shall be accepted into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at their Erie, PA campus. Students must meet the specific articulation criteria specified by Gannon. See www.gannon.edu.
Liberty University Students applying to Liberty’s Master of Public Health, a CEPH accredited degree program, will be accepted provided they have completed their bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). Students with a GPA between 2.5-2.99 will be offered cautionary admission. Please note that a 3.0 GPA and passing of a required competency exam is required for graduation from the MPH program. Students’ initial requirements and placement exams are determined by previous academic experience with public health and statistics, as well as their transferring or graduating GPA.
The LU MPH program offers five concentrations: Global Health, Community Health Promotion, Nutrition, Epidemiology (residential only), and Environmental Health (online only).
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Grove City College in which up to five qualified students each year will be offered admittance into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medical School. Students will complete a Grove City College application and must be approved by the College’s Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (PHPAC) to be considered for participation in the program.
See Admissions | Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine for information about LUCOM.
Messiah University Grove City College and Messiah University have entered into an articulation agreement through which two seats will be reserved in each of the following programs for qualified students: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), and Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT).
GCC students can select any major provided they successfully complete the pre-requisites for their desired program. Interested students will be pre-screened by the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (PHPAC) in their junior year.
Details about these programs are available HERE.
Pennsylvania Western University – California Campus Each academic year, a maximum of four Grove City College graduates who have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and have met all application and pre-requisite coursework requirements, will be guaranteed admission to the M.S. in Athletic Training program.
Sherman College of Chiropractic Students with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biology Health or in Exercise Science and who satisfy all admissions requirements will be accepted into the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.
Slippery Rock University Grove City College and Slippery Rock University have an articulation agreement to allow qualified students entrance into their Master of Science in Athletic Training program. A minimum of two students each year will be admitted providing they meet all specified admission requirements.
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Grove City College and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing’s articulation agreement offers qualified students the opportunity to enroll in an Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program (ASBN) which allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at an accelerated pace. The School of Nursing will accept up to 10 qualified students each year.
Cedarville University: Master of Athletic Training The School of Allied Health will interview all candidates from Grove City College who meet the published admissions criteria. Go to cedarville.edu/GroveCity-preferred for more information.
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy will reserve three seats in each available cohort (until April 1) for students who meet the published admissions criteria.
Pharm.D. candidates are guaranteed an interview for admission and scholarships to help towards tuition and other expenses. Go to cedarville.edu/GroveCity-preferred for more information.
Cedarville University: Master of Medical Science – PA The Physician Assistant program at Cedarville will provide a guaranteed interview for all candidates who meet the published admissions criteria. Go to cedarville.edu/GroveCity-preferred for more information.
Mount Union University Grove City College and Mount Union University have entered into an agreement for the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Students with a bachelor’s degree, who meet the articulation criteria, and apply to the University of Mount Union through PTCAS, will be ensured an invitation to DPT Interview Days at Mount Union.
West Virginia University School of Medicine The West Virginia University School of Medicine (WVU SoM) has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Grove City College for a Pre-Medical Track Program giving qualified students the opportunity to obtain a M.D. degree from WVU SoM.
Undergraduate students may apply for the Pre-Medical Track Program in their sophomore year and must maintain a 3.5 overall and science grade point average (GPA), achieve a minimum Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score of 506 with a minimum sub-score in any one area of no less than 126, and satisfy all other admission requirements.
Applicants who are successful in maintaining good academic standing and fulfilling the requirements of the program will be guaranteed an interview for their medical school application cycle.
Cedarville University School of Nursing Students who meet the published M.S.N. admissions criteria will be eligible for automatic Preferred Admission Review. Go to cedarville.edu/GroveCity-preferred for more information.
Baylor University: Physical Therapy Baylor University has guaranteed consideration of our applicants for its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College, in partnership with Grove City College, offers the Heinz College-Grove City College Alumni Scholarship. This provides qualified Grove City College alumni with scholarship support while attending the Heinz College as a full-time graduate student. Eligible students will receive a minimum of $7,500 per semester.
The unique co-location of their two schools, the School of Public Policy and Management, and the School of Information Systems and Management, offers opportunities for collaboration that simply cannot be duplicated elsewhere. The Heinz College also offers two groundbreaking Joint Degree Programs with the CMU College of Fine Arts. Their faculty and students know that exciting things happen when disciplines collide, when differing perspectives encounter one another. Find out more.
For more information about these programs and preparing for pre-health careers at Grove City College, contact:
Mrs. Kathy Leonard Director of Academic Advising Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee Member LeonardMK@gcc.edu
Mrs. Stephanie Adams Pre-Health and ABET Coordinator AdamsSG@gcc.edu