Health Professions Direct Admit Program

The Rosenberg School of Optometry is excited to offer a direct admit program for highly qualified first-time freshmen. This program of study offers two tracks including an accelerated curriculum for the advanced undergraduate student who is ultimately interested in a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. The successful undergraduate applicant will qualify to enter this program upon admission to the University with specific criteria outlined below. In order to successfully progress, maintain direct admit scholarships, and be accepted into the OD program, participants will need to satisfy additional requirements throughout their undergraduate Vision Science coursework.

Capacity: Unlimited

Additional Optometry admissions criteria, program progression requirements and a detailed Optometry curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• High school math and science GPA of 3.7
• Student must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The School of Osteopathic Medicine has a mission to empower all members of the medical education community to achieve academic, professional and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning through excellence in learner-centered, patient-focused education, justice-based research and meaningful partnerships of osteopathic clinical service across the spectrum of medical education.

Capacity: Unlimited

Additional admissions criteria, Osteopathic Medicine program information and a detailed Osteopathic Medicine curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• Four years of math and science with a minimum GPA of 3.7
• A successful interview with School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty may be required

Students are accepted to UIWSOM on a conditional basis and expected to meet the following requirements during completion of their undergraduate work:

• Complete all prerequisite coursework at the UIW main campus
• Mandatory completion of additional science coursework which includes Neuroscience, Immunology, Microbiology, and Physiology at the UIW main campus
• Maintain an overall 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each academic year (to include fall, spring and summer)
• Maintain a math and science GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Enroll in direct admit professional seminar
• Complete the UIW community service requirement with a demonstrated focus on health education in the San Antonio community
• MCAT requirement waived
• Successful interview with School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty
• Continuous full-time enrollment and graduation within four years
• This is not an accelerated program. Students are required to be enrolled at UIW for four years

The Direct Admit option is a program for first-time freshman students interested in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Students need to maintain specific requirements throughout two years of undergraduate study at UIW in order to continue to the four-year professional pharmacy program. Successful candidates who maintain the standards for progression in the program are guaranteed an interview to pharmacy school and upon admission will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship in the P1 year.

Capacity: Unlimited

Additional Pharmacy admissions criteria, Pharmacy program information, a detailed Pharmacy curriculum outline and FAQs are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5
• Four years of math and science with a GPA of 3.3
• Pre-Calculus ready

*Optional submitted test scores will be considered. Students with a high school GPA under 3.5 will be considered with a Math SAT above 580 or a Math Act above 23.

Students are accepted to FSOP on a conditional basis and expected to meet the following guidelines during completion of their undergraduate work:

• Maintain a 3.5 math and science GPA and an overall 3.5 GPA each year in undergraduate studies.
• Complete all Feik School of Pharmacy pre-requisites in two years.
• Submit my application to the Feik School of Pharmacy via PharmCAS by the September 1st of my second year of undergraduate coursework.
• Uphold professional, courteous and leadership-worthy conduct in all interactions with UIW peers/students, staff, faculty and administrators, and community-at-large at all times as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and the UIW undergraduate bulletin/catalog.
• Follow communication guidelines as outlined by the Pre-Pharmacy Advisor.
• Attend events/meetings as designated by the FSOP Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the Pre-Pharmacy Counselor and Pre-Pharmacy Association (PPA) Advisor.
• Actively participate in the Pre-Pharmacy Association

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The School of Rehabilitation Science’s mission is to develop physical therapists who are committed to maximizing individual function, achieving health and wellness and serving the common good of society.

Capacity: Unlimited

Additional Physical Therapy admissions criteria, Physical Therapy program information and a detailed Physical Therapy curriculum outline are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• High school math and science GPA of 3.7 (minimum of three years each)
• Students must be prepared to begin Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
• Successful interview with DPT faculty member

To maintain your status as a Direct Admit student, the following expectations must be adhered to:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from UIW.
• Maintenance ofa  3.3 or higher prerequisite and overall GPA at the conclusion of each academic year.
  • GPAs will be reviewed after each Fall semester. Students who fall below GPA requirements will be contacted by the School of Rehabilitation Sciences notifying them of their GPA and their academic progress will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the year.
• Successful completion of 30 credit hours per undergraduate academic year.
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum of a C.
  • C- will not be accepted.
• 50 observation hours in a minimum of two different therapy settings
• Completion of the GRE with a minimum 150 verbal score / 300 total score.
• Active participation as a member in a health-related student organization (Ex: Society for Therapeutic Rehabilitation Students, Future Healthcare Heroes)

Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation to include:

• 2 from a licensed PT
• 1 from an academic advisor

• No conduct violations as an undergraduate student.
• Successful interview with DPT faculty
• Successful report on a background check.
• Application to the program through the PTCAS system.

The university will reimburse the cost of your PTCAS application fee equivalent to applying to one program via a transfer of funds into the student account as part of the student’s first semester of tuition in your respective program. Students who do not matriculate into the UIW DPT program will forfeit this reimbursement.

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree. The School of Rehabilitation Science’s mission is to develop occupational therapists who are committed to maximizing individual function, achieving health and wellness and serving the common good of society.

Capacity: Unlimited

Additional OTD Admissions Criteria and Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree Plan are available.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

Direct Admit Qualifications:

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7
• High school math and science GPA of 3.7 (minimum of three years each)
• Students must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year.
• Successful interview with an OTD faculty member

To maintain your status as a Direct Admit student, the following expectations must be adhered to:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from UIW
• Maintenance ofa  3.3 or higher prerequisite and overall GPA at the conclusion of each academic year.
  • GPAs will be reviewed after each Fall semester. Students who fall below GPA requirements will be contacted by the School of Rehabilitation Sciences notifying them of their GPA and their academic progress will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the year.
• Successful completion of 30 credit hours per undergraduate academic year
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum of a C
  • C- will not be accepted
• 50 observation hours under a licensed occupational therapist
• Active participation as a member in a health-related student organization (Ex: Society for Therapeutic Rehabilitation Students, Future Healthcare Heroes)

Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation to include:

• 2 from a licensed OT
• 1 from an academic advisor

• No conduct violations as an undergraduate student
• Successful interview with the OTD program
• Successful report on a background check
• Application to the program through the OTCAS system

The university will reimburse the cost of your OTCAS application fee equivalent to applying to one program via a transfer of funds into the student account as part of the student’s first semester of tuition in your respective program. Students who do not matriculate into the UIW OTD program will forfeit this reimbursement.

The Direct Admit option for first-time freshman students leads to a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree. The School of Rehabilitation Science’s mission is to develop athletic trainers who are committed to maximizing individual function, achieving health and wellness, and serving the common good of society.

Capacity: Unlimited

Additional MSAT admissions requirements and Master of Science in Athletic Training Degree plan.

To be contacted by an admissions counselor, please fill out our UIW Inquiry Form.

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5
• High school math and science GPA of 3.33
• Student must be prepared to begin in Pre-Calculus in the first semester of freshman year
• Successful interview with a MSAT faculty member

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from UIW.
• Maintenance of a 3.3 or higher prerequisite and overall GPA at the conclusion of each academic year.
  • GPAs will be reviewed after each Fall semester. Students who fall below GPA requirements will be contacted by the School of Rehabilitation Sciences notifying them of their GPA and their academic progress will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the year.
• Successful completion of 30 credit hours per undergraduate academic year.
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum of a C.
  • C- will not be accepted.
• 50 observation hours under a licensed athletic trainer.
• Active participation as a member in a health-related student organization (Ex: Society for Therapeutic Rehabilitation Students, Future Healthcare Heroes)

Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation to include:

• 2 from a licensed AT
• 1 from an academic advisor

• No conduct violations as an undergraduate student.
• Successful interview with the MSAT program.
• Successful report on a background check.
• Application to the program through the ATCAS system.

The university will reimburse the cost of your ATCAS application fee equivalent to applying to one program via a transfer of funds into the student account as part of the student’s first semester of tuition in your respective program. Students who do not matriculate into the UIW MSAT program will forfeit this reimbursement.