Admissions

We encourage qualified individuals interested in osteopathic medicine to apply, regardless of their current/permanent state of residence. We accept individuals from across the country and aim to build a diverse class to help us meet our mission.

At this time, we are not accepting applications from international or DACA students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply.

To secure a seat in the matriculating class at Noorda-COM, all incoming students must complete the following enrollment requirements:

Seat Deposit

Submission of a full seat deposit ($1,250 Acceptance Fee + $750 Enrollment Fee) is required. Payment is credited toward tuition and fees balance upon matriculation. The fees are non-refundable as allowed after the three-day cooling-off period regardless of the reason. Withdrawing prior to matriculation does not negate the no-refund policy.

Transcripts

All incoming students are required to request official transcripts to be sent to  transcripts@noordacom.org. from all institutions where coursework and/or degrees were listed as in progress/pending at the time of application. Transcripts should be sent after the posting of final grades and/or the conferral of degree(s). Acceptance is conditional until all official transcripts are received from institutions where a degree was earned, or prerequisite coursework was completed.

Transcripts must be on file prior to matriculation. All required coursework must be completed with a C or higher and degrees completed by July 15 of the matriculation year. Transcripts must be submitted electronically to transcripts@noordacom.org. If an institution does not send transcripts electronically, transcripts may be mailed to:

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Attn: Transcripts
2162 South 180 East
Provo, UT 84606

Drug Screening

Prior to matriculation, all students matriculating into Noorda-COM will have a drug screening performed at their own expense. Students will be required to undergo an additional drug screening towards the completion of the second year prior to promotion to third year and clinical clerkships. The drug screening will be performed by a certifying organization retained by Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. The purpose of the drug screening is to satisfy federal and state requirements for individuals participating in clinical activities involving patient care, including clinical clerkships and early clinical experiences. A positive drug screening may result in denial of acceptance into the COM.

Immunizations

All matriculating students must be vaccinated in accordance with Noorda-COM’s guidelines to participate in clinical activities and rotations. Immunization and health requirements are based on CDC guidelines for healthcare workers and the requirements of the Department of Clinical Education. These requirements are subject to change and matriculating and enrolled students are expected to adhere to the current guidelines.

Automobile Insurance

All Noorda-COM students are required to submit proof of personal auto insurance after matriculation. Students may seek an Auto Insurance exemption if they do not have a personal mode of transportation by contacting the Clinical Education Department.

Student Health Insurance

All Noorda-COM students are required to maintain personal health insurance.  Students may have insurance through various options including parents, spouses, or health exchanges. To ensure students have access to a comprehensive plan, Noorda-COM is making available a student health insurance plan through HSA Consulting (HSAC). All students must either enroll in the Noorda-COM sponsored health plan or provide proof of acceptable alternative health coverage to HSAC.

Noorda-COM does not waive student health insurance requirements for religious or personal preferences. Noncompliance with Noorda-COM’s health insurance policy may result in unexcused absences leading to failure of a course, academic probation, failure to progress, delay in graduation, or dismissal from the College.

Students who fail to meet these requirements will not be allowed to matriculate and/or may jeopardize their eligibility for participation in clinical education and/or continued enrollment.

Students enrolled at a medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) may be considered for transfer admission into the beginning of the second or third year of medical studies at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) upon completion of the equivalent level of medical education as currently structured at Noorda-COM and provided that a vacancy exists. The last two years of education must be completed at Noorda-COM. LCME-enrolled transfer students must successfully complete all OMM/OPP competencies before graduation from the COM. Transfer or admissions with advanced standing is at the discretion of the Dean. Please read our Transfer Admission Policy in full here.

Discovery following admission or matriculation of intentional misrepresentation or omission of any information used in the application process or omission of information relative to scholastic records, test records, or meeting the tenants of the technical standards will subject the student to dismissal. Matriculation will be denied to applicants who have failed to maintain a good record of scholastic performance and/or personal conduct between the time of their acceptance and their matriculation at the College.
The College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any reason the College deems sufficient.

Students are held to technical standards for admission and matriculation. These standards fall under the following categories: communication, motor function/strength/mobility, observation and sensory skills, intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities, behavioral and social attributes, participation in osteopathic clinical skills laboratory, and proper dress attire. Please see our policy on standards in full here.