JU DUAL ADMISSIONS APPLICATION
A student wishing to pursue the pre-medical Dual Admission program between Jacksonville University and
Nova Southeastern University Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program must complete this JU Dual
Admissions Application after acceptance to the Jacksonville University undergraduate program and at least 12
months before JU graduation.
Fall Semester Deadline for Dual Admissions Application: November 1
st
Spring Semester Deadline for Dual Admissions Application: March 15
th
Seniors/students within 12 months of their expected JU graduation that have not met the above application
deadlines can submit a written petition to the Pre-Health Committee requesting that they be permitted to apply.
Absolutely no dual admissions can be accepted after a student has graduated.
Note: Students must also complete the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Application and provide all requested materials via the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
Medicine (AACOMAS) (https://aacomas.liaisoncas.com/) by the deadline established by Nova for the year
the student wishes to enter Nova’s osteopathic program. Submission of MCAT scores and application fees to
Nova is also required and further described on their website (http://medicine.nova.edu/index.html).
Completion of this JU Dual Admissions Application is NOT sufficient in and of itself to guarantee acceptance to
Nova’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Additionally, completion of this JU Dual Admissions Application does
not obligate the student to attend Nova Southeastern.
Requirements for successful application to the JU Dual Admissions program include the following:
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher;
Completion of the MCAT before August of the student’s senior year;
Total MCAT score at or above 500 with 125 or above in each category
Prior to matriculation, students accepted to the D.O. 4 + 4 Program must complete the following pre-requisites or
an NSU-COM acceptable equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher:
8 semester hours of Biological Sciences w/ lab
8 semester hours of General Chemistry w/ lab
6 semester hours of Organic Chemistry w/ lab
4 semester hours of Physics w/ lab
3 semester hours of Biochemistry
6 semester hours of English/Humanities
Complete all parts of this application. Please save this form electronically (add your resume, essay and
special circumstances as requested below in subsequent pages – all one document; name your file LAST
NAME, FIRST NAME, NOVA APP, and DATE, i.e. Smith John Nova App 04012014.docx) and email
(subject line: Nova Dual Admission Application) to kconway2@ju.edu AND print and sign a hard copy and
submit to Division office associate (MP132).
Questions should be directed to any member of the Pre-Health Committee.
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Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7000
Fax: (904) 256-7573
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Application for Entry:
Anticipated entrance year to NSU – College of Osteopathic Medicine Fall
(Year)
Name
Last First Middle
JU ID#
Phone number
Email address
Expected graduation date
Do you have educational materials under another name?
Yes No
If yes, please specify:
Preferred mailing address
Permanent/Legal residence
Number and Street City State Zip code
Jacksonville University and Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, non-
disqualifying disability, religion or creed, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in
administration of its educational policies, admissions, policies, scholarship and load programs, and other school-
administered programs.
Have you ever been convicted in any state or country of a criminal offense, other than
a minor traffic offense where you have been found guilty by a judge or jury, or entered
a plea of nolo contendere’ (no contest), any juvenile offenses; any offenses where the
records have been expunged, or any conviction that the applicant is currently appealing
regardless of adjudication?
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
This disclosure of any criminal activity is a continuing duty throughout the student’s enrollment at JU. All
applicants must report to the JU Pre-Health Committee any such arrest or conviction that occurs after the filing of
this Dual Admissions Application. The JU Pre-Health Committee and Nova Southeastern University will consider
new information the student submits regarding criminal activity. In appropriate circumstances, JU or Nova
Southeastern may change the status of the applicant or student.
Have you ever matriculated in or attended any other school following high school
graduation?
Yes No
If yes, please submit unofficial transcripts from any and all post-secondary schools, colleges and
universities to the JU Pre Health Committee with this application.
Were you ever required to leave any college or denied readmission because of conduct
or academic deficiencies?
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Add as a subsequent page to this application a RESUME to this application; be sure to include any health
professions related volunteer work, internships, research, or shadowing programs that you have completed.
Add as a subsequent page to this application an ESSAY to this application (limit to two typed pages, Times New
Roman Font 12), describing your reasons for wanting to enter the medical profession.
Add as a subsequent page to this application any SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES which you feel might aid the
Pre Health Committee in evaluating your application:
It is your responsibility to inform the University of any changes in address or telephone number.
I have read and understood the instructions. I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete
and correct to the best of my knowledge. False and/or omitted information will invalidate this application and
could result in rejection of the application or dismissal from Nova Southeastern University if the applicant has
already been admitted. I voluntarily and knowingly authorize any former school, government agency, employer,
person, firm, corporation, its officers, employees and agents, or any other person or entity making a written or oral
request for information supporting this application. I agree that this information may be used by Jacksonville
University and Nova Southern University for research and development purposes aimed at improving education
and admissions programs.
Date Signature
Complete all parts of this application. Please save this form electronically (add your resume, essay and
special circumstances as requested below in subsequent pages – all one document; name your file LAST
NAME, FIRST NAME, NOVA APP, and DATE, i.e. Smith John Nova App 04012014.docx) and email
(subject line: Nova Dual Admission Application) to kconway2@ju.edu AND print and sign a hard copy and
submit to Division office associate (MP132).
Questions should be directed to any member of the Pre-Health Committee.
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