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PURPOSE  \nTo standardize and make transparent the steps required to formally submit an application for admission to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at XUCOM.  \nB. POLICY  \nElement 9.1 of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) New and Developing Accreditation Standards (effective September 26, 2023; edited October 1, 2024) requires that a COM establish and publish to the public admission requirements for potential applicants to the osteopathic medical education program and must develop and apply effective policies and procedures for medical student selection and enrollment consistent with the COM’s mission, vision, and values.  \nC. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS  \nAACOMAS / American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service AAMC / Association of American Medical Colleges  \nCOCA / Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation  \nMCAT / Medical College Admission Test  \nsGPA / Science GPA  \ntGPA / Total Grade Point Average  \nUSDE / United States Department of Education  \nXU / Xavier University  \nXUCOM / Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine  \nPre-Health Committee / A group of faculty that write a single Letter of Recommendation  \nD. PROCEDURE / PROTOCOL  \nXUCOM is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment. XUCOM does not discriminate in its admissions, educational programs, employment practices, or any other aspect of its operations on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or religion.  \nThis policy applies to all students, faculty, administrative personnel, and staff of the College. All members of the College community are entitled to equal opportunity and treatment in all programs and activities.  \nPre-Accreditation Element 9.1.1: Admission Policy  \nRequirements to Apply  \nThe XUCOM Admissions Committee reviews application materials holistically. Although XUCOM does not set minimum values for tGPA, sGPA, and MCAT, applicants within a cohort group are expected to have competitive tGPA, sGPA, and MCAT scores. MCAT scores cannot be more than three (3) years old at the time of application.  \nLetters of recommendation and shadowing experiences are described under Secondary Applications.  \nApplicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or higher-level degree from a college or university accredited by the USDE by the date of matriculation.  \nThe undergraduate course credit hour requirements for admission are:  \n\n| Course | Required\u003Cbr>(minimum college credit hours) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Biology/Zoology with lab | 8 |\n| General/Inorganic Chemistry with lab | 8 |\n| Organic Chemistry with lab | 8 |\n| Physics with lab | 8 |\n| Algebra or higher-level math | 3 |\n| English | 6 |\n| Behavioral Sciences | 6 |\n| Biochemistry | 3 |\n\n\n| Course | Recommended\u003Cbr>(minimum college credit hours) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Molecular Biology and/or Genetics | 3 |\n| Immunology | 3 |\n| Introduction to Communications or Acting or Public Speaking | 3 |\n\nPre-Accreditation Element 9.1.1: Admission Policy  \nStep 1: AACOMAS Application  \nXUCOM participates with other osteopathic colleges in a centralized application processing service called the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) . 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