No. An AACOMAS designation indicates your intent to apply to OCOM, but it is not a submitted application. Your primary application must be completed and submitted through AACOMAS before it can be reviewed by OCOM.

Yes. OCOM accepts the AACOMAS fee waiver for both the primary and secondary applications for qualified applicants.

Yes. Applicants who are invited to complete a secondary application will receive instructions from OCOM by email. A $100 non-refundable secondary application fee is required. Qualified applicants who receive an AACOMAS fee waiver may also have the OCOM secondary application fee waived.

You may submit your application as soon as the AACOMAS application portal opens. Because OCOM uses a rolling admissions process, we encourage applicants to apply early.

Yes. You may submit your application before your MCAT scores are available. Your application will be placed on hold and reviewed after your official MCAT scores are received. Applicants should notify the OCOM Admissions Office once new scores have been released.

Applicants may contact the OCOM Office of Admissions with questions about their application or submitted documents. OCOM will also communicate with applicants by email throughout the admissions process regarding application status and next steps.

OCOM recommends a cumulative GPA of 3.2, a science GPA of 3.2, and a total MCAT score of 500. These are recommended benchmarks rather than guarantees of admission, and typical matriculants may have higher GPAs and MCAT scores.

OCOM evaluates applicants holistically, considering academic preparation alongside experiences, personal attributes, and alignment with the mission of osteopathic medicine.

Yes. Applicants must earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States before matriculation to OCOM.

Applicants must complete the following undergraduate coursework:

• Biological Sciences: One year with laboratory — 8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours
• Physics: One year — 6–8 semester hours or 9–12 quarter hours
• Inorganic Chemistry: One year with laboratory — 8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours
• Organic Chemistry: One year with laboratory — 8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours
• English: One year — 6 semester hours or 8 quarter hours

OCOM also highly recommends six additional science credit hours. Recommended upper-level courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, and Immunology.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each required prerequisite course. Courses with equivalent content may be reviewed, but OCOM is not flexible regarding completion of the required prerequisite courses.

For the most current requirements, please visit the OCOM Admissions Requirements page .

Applicants invited to interview will receive an email from OCOM with information about the interview process and next steps.

For the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, OCOM interviews will take place between September 2026 and April 2027. Interview offers are extended on a rolling basis.

OCOM's interview day is approximately a half-day experience and includes:

• Welcome from the Dean
• Financial Aid overview
• One-on-one interview
• Group interview
• Campus tour
• Student Q&A

No. Interviewers have access to the applicant's complete application.

The interview process includes both a one-on-one interview and a group interview. There are no scripts for interviewers. Applicants can expect a positive, professional experience designed to help both the applicant and OCOM get to know one another.

OCOM's interviews are primarily held in person so applicants can experience our campus and community firsthand. However, a virtual interview may be requested and will be approved based on availability.

OCOM takes a holistic approach to admissions. The Admissions Committee considers academic performance, MCAT scores, medical and community experiences, and personal attributes such as empathy, integrity, and a commitment to service.

We also consider an applicant's potential for success in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, commitment to becoming an osteopathic physician, and alignment with OCOM's mission.

Applicants typically receive an admissions decision within a few weeks of their interview. In some circumstances, extenuating factors may extend this timeline.

Being placed on the waitlist means that an applicant may be offered acceptance into the class at a later date during the admissions cycle as seats become available.

A $2,000 non-refundable seat deposit is required upon acceptance. The deposit is applied toward the student's total tuition bill. Accepted students must submit the signed acceptance form by the designated deadline and complete the required enrollment and matriculation steps.