Transfer Admission

AZPod may elect to accept transfer students from other U.S. podiatric medical schools as long as these students remain in good academic standing and have an acceptable reason(s) for seeking transfer. Typically, transfers are only granted to students desiring to transfer in as third- or fourth-year students; however, transfers to the second year may be granted.

To be considered for transfer, students must meet the Program's general requirements for admission. They must also submit:

1. A letter to the Director of Admissions indicating their reason for requesting to transfer and explaining any difficulties encountered at their previous institution(s)
2. The AZPod Transfer Application (available through the Office of Admissions)
3. Official MCAT score report
4. Official transcripts from all schools attended, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional
5. A letter from the dean of the college in which the students are enrolled that describes the current academic status and terms of withdrawal or dismissal of prospective transfer students
6. Additional documents or letters of recommendation as determined to be necessary by the Director of Admissions

Following receipt of these materials, the Admissions Committee determines whether students merit on-campus interviews. Students who receive interview invitations will meet with an interview team. The interview team offers recommendations to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, who approves both the admissions status and class standing of transfer students.

Transfer applications must be received three months prior to the desired matriculation date. This allows time for processing of applications, interviews, and student relocations prior to the start of the next academic term.