MWU At A Glance
The University
Midwestern University consists of the following colleges: the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, the College of Health Sciences, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy–Glendale, and the College of Dental Medicine. Our history, which has been guided by our mission to provide the best in health education, tells the story of amazing accomplishment and professional leadership.

The Colleges
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) Founded in 1900, CCOM is one of the most respected medical schools in the country. Its 5,000 alumni have served and continue to serve in hospitals, medical schools, private practices, and governmental facilities nationwide.

Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) Founded in 1991, CCP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Its successful curriculum emphasizes pharmaceutical care and pharmacy communications.

College of Health Sciences (CHS) Founded in 1992, CHS offers degrees at both campuses, with programs in physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, biomedical sciences, bioethics, health professions education, cardiovascular science, podiatric medicine, nurse anesthesia, and clinical psychology.

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Founded in 1995, AZCOM has quickly established a national reputation for excellence. Its innovative curriculum emphasizes the early introduction of clinical experience and focuses on primary care.

College of Pharmacy–Glendale (CPG) Founded in 1998, the College of Pharmacy–Glendale offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. This innovative, three-year program features a modern curriculum and early introduction of clinical experiences.

College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Established in 2006, the College of Dental Medicine offers a curriculum that includes coursework in the basic sciences, the behavioral sciences, and the clinical sciences; preclinical simulation studies; practical clinical dentistry; and community clinical rotations.

Accreditation
MWU is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; (312) 263-0456.

The Campuses
The two Midwestern University campuses each afford you unlimited opportunities by their proximity to large metropolitan areas. Our Downers Grove, Illinois, campus — 105 acres boasting innovative facilities — is nestled serenely in a wooded setting 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. Our Glendale, Arizona, campus — a 143-acre location that includes state-of-the-art facilities in a peaceful setting — is 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix.

Enrollment
Projected enrollment for both campuses for the 2007-2008 academic year exceeds 3,392 students and will include approximately 1,300 medical students, 1,200 pharmacy students, 370 physician assistant students, 120 physical therapy students, 100 occupational therapy students, 100 biomedical sciences students, 25 cardiovascular science students, 30 nurse anesthesia students, 100 podiatric medicine students, and 80 clinical psychology students.

Academic Support
To help our students manage their academic responsibilities, we provide a variety of support, study, and tutorial programs.

Student Life
Believing that well-rounded individuals make more caring health care professionals, we offer our students a variety of social, academic, and personal enrichment activities.

Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office helps coordinate three types of resources: scholarships and grants, employment programs, and loans. The Office automatically mails a financial aid packet to accepted students who return a signed matriculation agreement and submit their initial deposit. For specific questions, contact MWU's Financial Aid Offices in Downers Grove at (630) 515-6101 or in Glendale at (623) 572-3321.

Programs of Study - Downers Grove, Illinois
Osteopathic Medicine
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant Studies
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Psychology

2007-2008 Academic Calendar - Downers Grove
2008-2009 Academic Calendar - Downers Grove

Programs of Study - Glendale, Arizona
Osteopathic Medicine
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant Studies
Occupational Therapy
Biomedical Sciences
Bioethics
Health Professions Education
Cardiovascular Science
Podiatric Medicine
Nurse Anesthesia
Dental Medicine
Clinical Psychology

2007-2008 Academic Calendar - Glendale
2007-2008 Rotation Calendar - Glendale
2008-2009 Academic Calendar - Glendale (TENTATIVE)

Midwestern University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(800) 458-6253 or (630) 515-6171
admissil@midwestern.edu

and

19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
(888) 247-9277 or (623) 572-3215
admissaz@midwestern.edu

Midwestern University provides equality of opportunity in its educational programs for all persons, maintains nondiscriminatory admission policies, and considers for admission all qualified students regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a veteran, age, or marital status.