VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Table of Contents

2026 – 2027 Academic Year Calendar................................................................................. ix COLLEGE OVERVIEW Mission and Objectives of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine ................................... 2 About VCOM: A Message from the President ........................................................................ 4 VCOM Statement of Commitment to the Students, the Medically Underserved Regions, and the International Community ................................................................................................. 6 History of the College...................................................................................................... 7 Accreditation, State Authorization, Membership, and Professional Licensure ................................ 10 Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement ........................................................................ 13 Location, Community and University Affiliations .................................................................. 19 VCOM Libraries .......................................................................................................... 23 RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS Notice of Nondiscrimination............................................................................................ 25 Recruitment Priorities ................................................................................................... 26 Admissions Procedures .................................................................................................. 27 Admissions Process and Professional Expectations ................................................................. 27 Minimum Requirements for Interview and Admission ............................................................ 27 Technical Standards for Admission and Successful Completion of the Osteopathic Program at VCOM.. 29 Self-Identification of Disabilities as an Applicant .................................................................... 34 AACOMAS Application ................................................................................................. 35 Official Transcripts ....................................................................................................... 36 VCOM Secondary Application ......................................................................................... 36 Interview Selection and Admissions Process ......................................................................... 37 Rescinding Admissions Offer ........................................................................................... 38 Early Decision Admissions Track ...................................................................................... 38 Transfer Applicants ....................................................................................................... 38 TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID Tuition and Fees........................................................................................................... 42 Admissions Application Fee ............................................................................................. 42 Acceptance Fee ............................................................................................................ 42 Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 ............................................................................................ 42 Penalty for Insufficient Funds ........................................................................................... 43

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