Special Programs
The Office of Enrollment Management has created special admission programs for applicants who have MU-COM as a top choice for their medical education. Our Early Decision and Fast-Track Programs have different requirements and deadlines, so please read each program description carefully.
Early Decision Program
MU-COM has reserved 10 spots for the Early Decision Program (EDP) to identify highly qualified applicants who consider MU-COM as their first choice medical school. Those applicants who apply to MU-COM through the EDP are prohibited to apply to other medical schools until they have received their EDP admission decision. Those accepted in the EDP are expected to attend MU-COM and will have two weeks from date of admission to submit deposits.
Program Requirements:
- Minimum 3.70 cumulative GPA
- Minimum 3.50 science GPA
- Minimum 28 cumulative MCAT score (10 minimum biology score) or a 505 on the 2015 MCAT
- Letter of intent stating MU-COM is first choice
- Indicate their intentions of applying to the EDP on supplemental application
- Meet general application requirements
Applicants who do not qualify for the EDP are encouraged to apply through the regular admission process.
Important EDP Dates:
| AACOMAS Primary Application Must Be Received By | July 15* |
| Application Materials Must Be Received By | August 15^ |
| Interview Days | Mid-September |
| Admissions Decision | Prior to October 1 |
| Seat and Tuition Deposit Deadline | Within Two Weeks of Acceptance |
* Applicants should allow at least two to four weeks for AACOMAS to verify transcripts and other application materials.
^ This includes supplemental application, application fee, MCAT score, letters of recommendations, and letter of intent.
Those applications not accepted into the EDP program will enter the general application pool and standard traffic guidelines will apply.
Pre-Medical Fast-Track Program
MU-COM has announced a program that will give pre-medical students opportunities for early acceptance into, or a guaranteed interview with, MU-COM.
