Memorandum of Agreement with Marywood University’s PA program

Elms College postbaccalaureate pre-medical and pre-physician assistant program students who have completed the requirements set out by Marywood University’s PA program are eligible to apply to the Marywood program for an interview. A recommendation letter of endorsement from Elms College premedical advisor is required. Students should contact the premedical advisor for more information. Read more on Marywood University’s website.

Memorandum of Agreements with University of New England

Elms College has signed an articulation agreement with the University of New England (UNE), creating a streamlined pathway for Elms graduates to pursue advanced degrees in five, high-demand health professions.

Under this agreement, Elms College students who meet a specified minimum GPA and fulfill additional program requirements will be guaranteed an interview in the admission process for UNE’s graduate programs. Starting in Fall of 2025, this collaboration broadens educational opportunities for Elms students, offering them direct access to UNE, Maine’s leading provider of health professional training.

Appendix for Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Guaranteed Interview Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have an application in Verified status with ADEA AADSAS by September 15.
  • Minimum Overall and Science GPAs of 3.2, as calculated by ADEA AADSAS. These minimum academic benchmarks must be met at the time of application.
  • Complete the US Dental Admissions Test (DAT) by August 15 with a score of 17 or higher in the Academic Average, Total Science, and PAT sections, in addition to a score of 18 or higher in the Reading Comprehension section (If the DAT is taken multiple times before August 15, the best score from each subsection will be counted towards the requirement).
  • All candidates are required to obtain a letter of endorsement confirming good academic standing from the Health Professions Advisor at Elms College. The letter should be uploaded via this form: UNE-Elms College Guaranteed Interview Program
  • Minimum of fifty (50) hours of community service/volunteerism documented in the ADEA AADSAS application.

Prerequisite Requirements

  • Successfully complete all DMD prerequisite courses (as listed in the Admissions Requirements section of the UNE Dental Medicine website) with a grade of “B minus” or higher (Note that while minimum grades are acceptable, candidates only meeting minimum grade requirements will not meet the minimum Overall or Science GPA requirement above).
    • Candidates should achieve a “B minus” or higher the first time they are enrolled in the prerequisite course. Only one prerequisite course may be retaken one time to satisfy this minimum grade requirement. A candidate will not be eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Program if they earn grades below a “B minus” in multiple prerequisite courses on their first attempt.
  • Candidates are responsible for confirming course equivalency of all prerequisite courses taken outside of UNE. Please email gradadmissions@une.edu for additional information.

General Requirements

  • Candidates must complete all additional application requirements as specified on the UNE Dental Medicine Admissions website (for example, submission of two letters of recommendation, clinical dental experience: required minimum of thirty (30) hours of dental shadowing/experience, completion of personal statement and supplemental essays, etc.).
  • All candidates must meet or have the ability to meet all UNE DMD Program Technical Standards.
  • Candidates must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to the start of UNE’s DMD program.

All eligible candidates who have successfully met the criteria above will be interviewed no later than November 1 of the application year.

PLEASE NOTE: All criteria presented in this summary are subject to change per CODA Accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum or other UNE institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements in order to maintain fair and consistent admissions practices for all applicants.

V1-8.2024

Appendix for Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

Guaranteed Interview Program

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.5, as calculated by ATCAS. Additionally, all prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
  • Must have an application in Verified status with ATCAS by December 1.
  • All candidates are required to obtain a letter of endorsement confirming good academic standing from the Health Professions Advisor at Elms College. The letter should be uploaded to this form: UNE-Elms College Guaranteed Interview Program

Prerequisite Requirements

  • Please refer to the Admissions Requirements section of the UNE website for a current list of prerequisite course requirements. All candidates will be held to the prerequisite coursework requirements in effect at the time of application (i.e. application cycle year).
  • All prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C-” or better. Prerequisite coursework may be repeated for a better grade. However, please note that GPAs calculated by ATCAS include repeated courses.
  • Candidates are responsible for confirming course equivalency of all prerequisite courses taken outside of UNE. Please email gradadmissions@une.edu for additional information.

General Information

  • Interviews will be conducted 4-6 weeks after the application submission deadline.
  • An applicant’s eligibility for the Guaranteed Interview Program does not guarantee applicant’s admission to the University.
  • Any candidate who is granted admission to the University’s MSAT program must satisfactorily complete criminal background check prior to the start of the MSAT program.
  • All candidates for admission to the MSAT program must meet or have the ability to meet all Technical Standards https://www.une.edu/wchp/esp/graduate/at

Please Note: All criteria presented in this Appendix are subject to change per CAATE Accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum or other UNE institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements.

V3-8.2024

Appendix for Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Guaranteed Interview Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have an application in Verified status with OTCAS by January 15.
  • Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0, as calculated by OTCAS. Additionally, all prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (“C minus” is not acceptable).
  • All candidates are required to obtain a letter of endorsement confirming good academic standing from the Health Professions Advisor at Elms College. The letter should be uploaded to this form: UNE-Elms College Guaranteed Interview Program

Prerequisite Requirements

  • Please refer to the Admissions Requirements section of the UNE website for a current list of prerequisite course requirements. All candidates will be held to the prerequisite coursework requirements in effect at the time of application (i.e. application cycle year).
  • Prerequisite coursework may be repeated for a better grade. However, please note that GPAs calculated by OTCAS include repeated courses.
  • Candidates are responsible for confirming course equivalency of all prerequisite courses taken outside of UNE. Please email gradadmissions@une.edu for additional information.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be used to fulfill 3 semester credits towards the English composition prerequisite. However, please note that AP grades are not included in GPA calculations.

General Information

  • Interviews will be conducted 4-6 weeks after the application submission deadline.
  • An applicant’s eligibility for the Guaranteed Interview Program does not guarantee applicant’s admission to the University.
  • Any applicant who is admitted to University’s MSOT program must satisfactorily complete criminal background check prior to the start of the MSOT program.
  • All candidates for admission to the University’s MSOT program must meet or have the ability to meet all MSOT Program Technical Standards.

Please Note: All criteria presented in this Appendix are subject to change per ACOTE Accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum or other UNE institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements.

V3-8.2024

Appendix for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Guaranteed Interview Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have an application in Verified status with PTCAS by January 15.
  • All candidates are required to obtain a letter of endorsement confirming good academic standing from the Health Professions Advisor at Elms College. The letter should be uploaded to this form: UNE-Elms College Guaranteed Interview Program
  • Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0, as calculated by PTCAS. Additionally, all prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better (“C minus” is not acceptable).

Prerequisite Requirements

  • Please refer to the Admissions Requirements section of the UNE website for a current list of prerequisite course requirements. All candidates will be held to the UNE DPT prerequisite coursework requirements in effect at the time of application (i.e. application cycle year).
  • Prerequisite coursework may be repeated for a better grade. However, please note that all GPAs are calculated by PTCAS and every repeated course will factor into all GPAs.
  • Candidates are responsible for confirming course equivalency for all prerequisite courses taken outside of UNE. Please email gradadmissions@une.edu for additional information.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be used to fulfill prerequisite coursework in select cases, pending approval by the DPT program and the Office of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment. However, please note that AP grades are not included in GPA calculations. Reach out to gradadmissions@une.edu for additional information.

General Information

  • Interviews will be conducted 4-6 weeks after the application submission deadline.
  • An applicant’s eligibility for the Guaranteed Interview Program does not guarantee applicant’s admission to the University.
  • All candidates accepted to the University’s DPT program must provide proof of a satisfactory criminal background check prior to starting the DPT program.
  • All candidates must meet or have the ability to meet all DPT Program Technical Standards

Please Note: All criteria presented in this Appendix are subject to change per CAPTE Accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum or other UNE institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements.

V4-8.2024

Appendix for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Guaranteed Interview Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current Elms College student.
  • Must have an application in Verified status with PharmCAS by March 1.
  • All candidates are required to obtain a letter of endorsement confirming good academic standing from the Health Professions Advisor at Elms College. The letter should be uploaded to this form: UNE-Elms College Guaranteed Interview Program
  • Minimum math/science prerequisite GPA of 3.0, as calculated by PharmCAS. Additionally, all prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Prerequisite Requirements

  • Please refer to the Admissions Requirements section of the UNE website for a current list of UNE PharmD prerequisite course requirements. All candidates must meet the prerequisite coursework requirements in effect at the time of application (i.e. application cycle year).
  • Prerequisite coursework may be repeated for a better grade. However, please note that all GPAs are calculated by PharmCAS and every repeated course will factor into both cumulative undergraduate and math/science prerequisite GPAs.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be used to fulfill prerequisite coursework. However, please note that AP grades are not included in GPA calculations.

General Information

  • Interviews will be conducted 4-6 weeks after the application submission deadline.
  • An applicant’s eligibility for the Guaranteed Interview Program does not guarantee applicant’s admission to the University.
  • Any applicant admitted to University’s PharmD program must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to the start of the PharmD program.
  • All candidates for University’s PharmD program must meet or have the ability to meet all PharmD Program Technical Standards.

Please Note: All criteria presented in this Appendix are subject to change per ACPE Accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum or other UNE institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements.

V3-8.2024

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