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Application Process
Step 1: Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program Application

The first step in the application process is to submit a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program application and a $25.00 application fee.

Post-Baccalaureate Program Application in Word format

Post-Baccalaureate Program Application in PDF format

Step 2: Transcripts

Please submit an official transcript from all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Transcripts should be submitted directly from the institution’s Registrar to the VCOM Post-Baccalaureate Office.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program
309 N. Knollwood Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Step 3: Letters of Recommendation

VCOM requires two letters of recommendation – one from a premedical committee or science faculty member and one professional letter from a supervisor or shadowing mentor (MD or DO). We are aware that students who have been out of college for five or more years may be unable to  provide us with a pre-med committee/advisor or science faculty letter of recommendation.  On a case-by-case basis, for these non-traditional students only, we will consider accepting a letter of recommendation from the continuing education department or in-service training instructor  for courses completed through employment activities.  All letters must be written on professional letterhead, signed, and submitted directly to the VCOM Post Baccalaureate Program Office.  Letters submitted via VirtualEvals, Interfolio, or other college/university services are also accepted. 

Step 4: Completed Application

Once VCOM receives the Post-Baccalaureate Program Application, $25.00 application fee, official transcripts (if applicable), letter of recommendation from a premedical advisor/science faculty member, and professional letter of recommendation, the application is considered complete. 

Step 5: Application Review

The Post-Baccalaureate Program reviews applications on a rolling admissions basis so it is best to apply early.  Review of applications will begin on or about mid-February or early March depending upon the number of applications received.  All applications and supplementary documents (as listed in Step 4) postmarked by May 1st will be reviewed.  In the event you are offered a seat in the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program, you will be notified by mail and/or email.

Please note that personal interviews are not conducted. 

Mailing Address

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program
309 N. Knollwood Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060