Dual Degree and Dual Admission Programs

Each year, exceptional high school seniors seeking careers in health care are jointly admitted into St. Bonaventure University and one of several other prestigious institutions: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, SUNY Upstate College of Medicine and Daemen College Department of Physical Therapy.

In addition, the University maintains an accelerated dual degree program with the LECOM School of Pharmacy as well as early assurance programs with SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and George Washington University School of Medicine. These provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain provisional acceptance to medical school while in their sophomore year.

All applicants for admissions are carefully evaluated with special emphasis being focused on:

• Communication skills
• Academic achievement
• Leadership ability
• Commitment of service to others
• Character

See the specific program descriptions for SAT, GPA, and class rank requirements.

After the minimal criteria are met, the evaluation committee then reviews:

• Community service
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal qualities and character

High school seniors seeking admission to St. Bonaventure University's dual-admission/dual-degree programs of study must first apply and be admitted to St. Bonaventure University. The applicant must also include a focused personal essay that explains how and why the student is choosing that professional field.

Applicants must also submit letters of recommendation. Dual-admission applications must be postmarked NO LATER THAN DEC. 15.

Because the field of medicine and health care is so interpersonal, we expect that individuals will have already demonstrated their compassion and care for others by their volunteer work, which might include having volunteered or worked in or with: soup kitchens, nursing homes, hospitals, special needs children, tutoring, homeless shelters, visiting the elderly, helping those with disabilities, setting up volunteer or self-help programs in their school or community. A genuine commitment of service to others is carefully evaluated.