Many schools do not require a competitive application to transition to the degree-granting school, but they may require that you meet minimum criteria (e.g., GPA, completion of introductory classes). Our goal is to help you transition before you reach 60 credit hours. Visit your school's website to ensure you know what is required to certify to your school by your second semester or sophomore year.
Many schools, including the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing, require undergraduate students to apply to their intended programs, and these programs are often very competitive. Here at the Health and Life Sciences Advising Center, our goal is to help you gain admission to the degree-granting school of your choice. Click below for information about applying to the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, or Nursing, and visit our home page or call our front desk (317-274-4856) to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our advisors.
"Pre-professional" is a term used for students who intend to enter a professional school (e.g., medical school, dental school, physical therapy school) after graduating with a bachelor’s degree. Admissions committees for professional programs usually take a number of factors into consideration—in both academic and nonacademic areas—when choosing a qualified candidate. Learn more about applying to professional school.
