VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Table of Contents

2022 – 2023 Academic Year Calendar ................................................................................... ix COLLEGE OVERVIEW Mission and Objectives of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine ...................................... 2 About VCOM: A Message from the Provost and President Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, D.O. ....................... 4 VCOM Statement of Commitment to the Students, the Medically Underserved Regions, and the International Community .................................................................................................... 6 History of the College ........................................................................................................ 7 Accreditation, State Licensure and Membership....................................................................... 10 Location, Community and University Affiliations ..................................................................... 16 RECRUITMENT ANDADMISSIONS (APPLICANTS MUST READALL) Notice of Nondiscrimination .............................................................................................. 22 Recruitment Priorities...................................................................................................... 23 Admissions Procedures ..................................................................................................... 24 Admissions Process and Professional Expectations ................................................................. 24 Minimum Requirements for Interview and Admission ............................................................ 24 Technical Standards for Admission and Successful Completion of the Osteopathic Program at VCOM.. 26 Self-Identification of Disabilities as an Applicant .................................................................... 31 AACOMAS Application ................................................................................................. 32 VCOM Secondary Application ......................................................................................... 33 Interview Selection and Admissions Process ......................................................................... 34 Rescinding Admissions Offer ........................................................................................... 35 Early Decision Admissions Track ...................................................................................... 35 Transfer Applicants ....................................................................................................... 35 TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................. 39 Admissions Application Fee ............................................................................................. 39 Acceptance Fee............................................................................................................ 39 Tuition and Fees 2022-2023 ............................................................................................ 39 Penalty for Insufficient Funds ........................................................................................... 40 Tuition Refund Policy.................................................................................................... 40 Form 1098-T .............................................................................................................. 41 The Office of Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 41

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