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MWU At a Glance

The Colleges
Accreditation
Campuses
Enrollment
Academic Support
Student Life
Financial Aid
Programs of Study: Downers Grove, Illinois
Programs of Study: Glendale, Arizona
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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

Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP)
Founded in 1991

College of Health Sciences (CHS)
Founded in 1992

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM)
Founded in 1995

College of Pharmacy–Glendale (CPG)
Founded in 1998

College of Dental Medicine (CDM)
Founded in 2006

Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT)
Opening in 2009

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Accreditation

Midwestern University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission/A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC/NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602.

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Campuses

The two Midwestern University campuses each afford you unlimited opportunities by their proximity to large metropolitan areas. Our Downers Grove, Illinois campus, with 105 acres boasting innovative facilities, nestles 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 just 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix.

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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.

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Academic Support

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

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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.

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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.

630/515-6101 Downers Grove
623/572-3321 Glendale

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Programs of Study — Downers Grove, Illinois

2009-2010 Academic Calendar - Downers Grove

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Programs of Study — Glendale, Arizona

2009-2010 Academic Calendar - Glendale

2009-2010 Rotation Calendar - Glendale

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Contact Midwestern University

555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
800/458-6253
630/515-6171
admissIL@midwestern.edu

and

19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
888/247-9277
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.

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