After receiving the initial offer of provisional admission to the COM, candidates must fulfill the conditions set forth in the matriculation agreement including:

• Payment of two non-refundable deposits totaling $2,000 on or prior to the date designated in the matriculation agreement. RVU follows the guidelines set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Deposits will be applied to tuition upon matriculation.
• Receipt of transcripts form all colleges/universities attended verifying that all prerequisite coursework has been completed and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree has been earned from (or equivalent to) a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. RVUCOM will accept transcripts submitted as part of the AACOMAS application. In the event of an earned degree isn’t posted prior to matriculation, written verification is required from the student’s current university registrar must be received confirming that all requirements for graduation have been met and indicating when the degree will be posted on the transcript.  Official transcripts must be sent to RVUCOM’s Office of Admissions as soon as the degree is posted. In the event of course work completed at foreign institutions, an official detailed course by course evaluation completed by an approved agency must be submitted. Official evaluations must be included with the AACOMAS application and, in the case of a degree earned, the evaluation must reflect that the degree is equivalent to a degree earned at a regionally accredited US college or university.
• Successful passage of a drug screen and background check. Both services are to be scheduled and managed through PreCheck, and are to be completed by the dates specified on the matriculation agreement. An applicant who has a deficiency or abnormality discovered on either screening will be referred to a sub-committee for further investigation.
• Completion of required medical and immunization documents to be scheduled and managed through SentryMD and to be completed by the dates specified on the matriculation agreement.
• Enrollment in the medical insurance plan provided by the University or submission of a waiver demonstrating proof of comparable coverage.
• Any other requirements set forth in the matriculation agreement.

Colorado State University

RVUCOM will hold up to six (6) seats annually for graduates of Colorado State University’s Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program.  To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Meet the minimum admissions requirements set forth by RVUCOM;
• Have completed the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (1 year) degree requirements at the time of RVUCOM matriculation;
• Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.4 in the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (1 year);
• Complete an AACOMAS application prior to March 15th
• Provide a letter of reference from a physician.

CSU-BMS will provide RVUCOM with a list of the recommended candidates and RVUCOM will make the final decision. CSU-BMS will recommend candidates based on a holistic review of the applicant. Any CSU-BMS candidate who is not selected to participate in the program is eligible to apply to RVUCOM via the traditional process.

Regis University MSBS Collaboration

RVUCOM will hold up to ten interview seats each year for students graduating from the MSBS program at Regis University. To be eligible for admission, students must:

• Meet the minimum admissions requirements set forth by RVUCOM;
• Be on target for completion of the Regis MSBS degree requirements;
• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.4 in the Regis MSBS program;
• Inform the Regis MSBS program director of their interest in being considered;
• Demonstrate understanding and interest in osteopathic medicine and preference for RVUCOM’s program;
• Receive excellent feedback from their clerkship supervisor;
• Demonstrate professionalism throughout their time at Regis

Students recommended to RVUCOM by Regis will be required to submit an AACOMAS application in June immediately following graduation from the MSBS program. Recommended students will not be required to submit a supplemental application. Interviews will be granted in September. (Note: interview does not guarantee acceptance into RVUCOM.)

Utah Rural Health Scholars Early Acceptance Program

(Utah Location Only)

RVUCOM’s Early Acceptance Program (EAP) offers a provisional early acceptance to highly motivated students enrolled and in good standing with the Utah Rural Health Scholars Program. Students meeting requirements of the program and remaining in good standing in the program will not be required to take the MCAT. Up to 12 students annually may be admitted to RVUCOM through this program.

Students are eligible to apply after the completion of 60 semester hours of coursework (typically the end of their sophomore year). Students must have completed a minimum of 8 semester hours of General Biology 1 and 2 with lab, General Chemistry 1 and 2 with lab, English Composition, plus one writing-intensive course.

For additional information, contact admissionsUT@rvu.edu.

Western Colorado University

RVUCOM will reserve up to 5 seats per year for students granted conditional acceptance to RVUCOM via the Early Acceptance Program (EAP).

• Candidates will be eligible to apply after the completion of 60-90 semester hours of course work. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Western Colorado University before applying.
• Candidates must have completed a minimum of 8 semester hours of Biology (General Biology 1 & 2 with Lab), Cell Biology, General Chemistry 1 & 2, Organic Chemistry 1 & 2, one English Composition course, and one communication course prior to application.
• Candidates must have achieved a minimum science and cumulative GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Science GPA will follow the AACOMAS guidelines and will not include grades for math courses.
• Candidates must shadow a physician and provide a letter of recommendation 
• Candidates will complete an application by November 1st. Designees from Western Colorado University will conduct preliminary interviews in mid to late November. Initial recommendations will be made and forwarded to RVU. Representatives from RVUCOM will interview candidates on Western Colorado University’s campus in December. Candidates will be notified of their provisional acceptance in the program in January and will be expected to attend a meet and greet at the RVU campus in Parker, CO at a date to be determined.
• Candidates must meet with Western Colorado University’s health professions advisor at the conclusion of each semester. The advisor will provide an update to RVUCOM regarding the progress of each student. A minimum science and cumulative GPA of 3.4 must be maintained with a minimum grade of “B” in each required course.
• Candidates must submit an AACOMAS application prior to January 1 designating RVUCOM (candidates may not apply to other schools/programs) while in the program.
• Candidates in good standing are NOT required to take the MCAT. 
• Candidates must earn a bachelor’s degree and complete all requirements prior to matriculation.

Each medical school’s curriculum is unique and based upon that school’s longitudinal timetable. The medical school curriculum at RVUCOM is a four- year longitudinal course of study in which the coursework builds upon previously learned precepts.  Therefore, requests for transfer are discouraged and will rarely be considered unless there are highly compelling circumstances. Circumstances may warrant that a student enrolled in a college of medicine seeks to transfer to another institution. Credits may be transferred from medical schools and colleges accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).  RVUCOM will not consider transfer requests from students enrolled at a foreign medical school or LCME accredited program.

• Transfers from one college of osteopathic medicine to another shall require that at a minimum the last two years of instruction be completed within RVUCOM.
• Transfers shall be accepted and transfer credits shall be given only if the student is in good standing and eligible for readmission to the previously attended college of osteopathic medicine.
• Credit is only given for completed courses with grades of 70 percent (C) or greater.

RVUCOM transcripts will reflect the cumulative credit hours transferred in from the previous medical school.  Information regarding grades or class rank from the previous school will not be reflected on the RVU transcript. Students who transfer into RVUCOM will not receive a class rank. Anyone wishing to transfer to RVUCOM must:

• Provide a written statement outlining reasons for the request for transfer. All information is to be sent to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and External Relations. Decisions regarding transfer are made by the Dean and will be based on factors including academic record, circumstances leading to the transfer request, available space, and admission standards.
• Provide a letter from the Dean of the transferring institution verifying that the student is in good standing and be eligible to continue.
• Submit a copy of their AACOMAS application.
• Meet all admission requirements to Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which include submitting official transcripts of all college work where a degree was earned, transcripts from the medical school attended including the final transcript showing the successful completion of the first two years, MCAT scores; national board scores, and letters of evaluation.
• Pass COMLEX-USA Level 1 prior to starting externships.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Submit required medical forms.