• GPA of 3.50 (recalculated, including weighting for AP/honors classes)
• Minimum ACT composite score of 25 
• Explanation of experience (describe the amount of time devoted to the activity) in these areas:

o Health care
o Community service
o Team activities (for example, athletics, debate)
o Leadership
o High school extracurricular activities
o Employment
o Summer activities

• Submission of a one-page typed essay describing why you are pursuing HealthPro Start and why you should be accepted.
• Two letters of recommendation:

o One from a high school teacher, counselor or administrator who is familiar with your extracurricular activities, team and/or leadership skills; and
o One from a non family member who can address your health care experience, community service and/or employment

• Maintain a GPA at or above 3.3 during the first year in college.
• Maintain an overall 3.5 GPA after the first year in college.
• Maintain an overall 3.0 grade-point average in biology, chemistry, physics and math courses.
• Complete the prerequisite course work for the desired program with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. No repeated courses allowed.
• Make regular progress towards the B.S. Degree in Health Sciences from OU.
• COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED AT OU, NO TRANSFER COURSES ALLOWED.
• Complete all academic and nonacademic entrance requirements of the Doctor of Pharmacy program (see http://pharmacy.wayne.edu or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program http://www.pa.cphs.wayne.edu/admissions.php for the latest requirements)
• Participate in the WSU/OU HealthPro Start Seminar and mentor process.
• Demonstrate continuing activity in related volunteer work.
• To be considered, the applicant must successfully complete the admission requirements and submit all of the appropriate applications.

How to Apply

Your application package must include (checklist):

o Admission to Oakland University by Feb 1st
o Completed HealthPro Start OU application
o Completed HealthPro Start OU Consent to release records form
o Submission of high school transcript
o Submission of ACT scores
o Indication of 3.5 grade-point average on the application
o Details of honors received in high school
o A one-page essay "Why Pursue HealthPro Start OU" and why you should be accepted
o Explanation of experience in areas listed in "minimum requirements"
o Letters of recommendation as listed in "minimum requirements"

Application deadline
Submit all items by Feb.1 to:

Oakland University
School of Health Sciences
Undergraduate Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
Rochester, MI 48309

For more details about HealthPro Start OU, call the School of Health Sciences advising office at (248) 370-2369.