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Each medical school’s curriculum is unique and based upon that school's longitudinal timetable; leveraging course work that builds upon previously learned precepts. In alignment with established practice in graduate medical education, Rocky Vista University does not recruit transfer students or accept transfer credit from other institutions except as specifically outlined below. The Transfer of Credit policy outlined applies to all RVU campus locations.
Limited circumstances may warrant a student enrolled in a college of osteopathic medicine to seek transfer to another institution. Only credits from medical schools and colleges accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) will be considered. RVU will not consider transfer requests from students enrolled in a foreign medical school or LCME accredited program.
- Transfers from one college of osteopathic medicine to another shall require that at a minimum the last two years of instruction be completed within RVU.
- Transfer may be considered, and transfer credits may be given only if the student is in good standing and eligible for readmission to the college of osteopathic medicine attended.
- Credit is only given for completed courses with grades of 70 percent (C) or greater.
- RVU transcripts will reflect the cumulative credit hours transferred in from the previous medical school. Information regarding grades or class rank from the previous school will not be reflected on the RVU transcript.
- Students who transfer into RVU will not receive a class rank.
Anyone wishing to request a transfer to RVU must:
- Provide a written statement outlining reasons for the request for transfer, to be sent to the Vice President of Enrollment Management.
- Provide a letter from the Dean of the transferring institution verifying that the student is in good standing and is eligible to continue.
- Submit a copy of their AACOMAS application.
- Meet all admission requirements to Rocky Vista University’s Doctor of Osteopathic program.
- Submit official transcripts of all college work, including transcripts from the medical school showing the successful completion of the first two years.
- Submit MCAT scores and letters of recommendation.
- Submit national board scores, USMLE Step 1 scores, and pass COMLEX-USA Level 1 prior to starting rotations.
- Pass a background check and drug screen.
- Submit required medical forms.
Decisions regarding transfer are made by the Dean of the appropriate program and will be based on factors including academic record, circumstances leading to the transfer request, available space, and admission standards.