How to Apply to GPPA

Three Programs — Three Admission Decisions — One Application

UIC Admission – Honors College Admission – GPPA Program Admission

Applicants must apply using the UIC common application, and select Honors College and GPPA Medicine admission consideration as part of their application. Once prospective students are accepted into UIC and the Honors College, GPPA Medicine prospective students will be considered for the GPPA Medical Scholars Program.

In order to apply to the GPPA program, all applicants must complete the Common Application, complete the UIC First Year Supplement which includes the GPPA Application and the Honors College Application, and submit two letters of recommendation. For more information, please see the application guide.

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Deadlines

  • November 1
    Application deadline for admission to the GPPA Medical Scholars Program for the following fall. Prospective students must submit the complete UIC Common Application, including the required GPPA and Honors College supplements.
  • March 1
    GPPA applicants will be notified of their admission decision.
  • May 1
    Intent to Enroll deadline for students admitted to the GPPA Medical Scholars Program.

Requirements

  • Honors College Entrance Requirements: The most competitive students for admission into the Honors College have a minimum 3.6 cumulative high school GPA.
  • GPPA Medical Scholars Requirements: The most competitive students for admission into the GPPA Medical Scholars program have a minimum GPA of 3.75. Additionally, students should demonstrate an interest in medicine during high school.
  • Once admitted, to maintain eligibility in the GPPA Medical Scholars Program, students must at minimum:
    • Maintain good standing in the honors college
    • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6
    • Maintain a science GPA of 3.6
    • Complete a senior thesis
    • Attain an MCAT score of 510 (subject to change by the College of Medicine Admissions Office)
    • Successfully complete the GPPA Medical Scholars Program coursework
    • Additional requirements can be found on the Conditions of Acceptance page.

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