Are there Orientation activities at PCOM for new students? Yes. The PCOM Orientation events are designed to acclimate you to the PCOM community. Orientation programs are specific for each academic program. Your attendance is required.
What are the dates for the Orientation programs? The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Orientation is from Sunday, August 6th through Sunday, August 13th. The various Graduate Programs Orientation dates will be sent to you in the mail. Orientation Questions? Email studentaffairs@pcom.edu
Are there events for family members? You will receive information about orientation events later in the spring.
When do I register for classes? D.O. Students: At the beginning of each academic year. Graduate Programs: Registration begins 8 weeks prior to the start of each term and lasts for 4 weeks. Information on registration will be mailed to you in a separate packet. For additional information, visit the Registrar’s website for more....
When do classes begin?
Biomedical Sciences Program
Class entering August 2006
Orientation: August 14th
Classes Begin: August 14th
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Class entering August 2006 – PCOM
Orientation: week of August 6th
Classes Begin: August 14th
Class entering August 2006 – GA-PCOM
Orientation: August 9th, 10th, and 11th
Classes Begin: August 14th
Forensics Medicine Program
On-line Class entering Spring 2005 Term
On-line courses begin March 18, 2005
Class entering Fall 2006 Term:
Orientation and Classes begin TBA
Organizational Development and Leadership Program
*Class entering Spring 2005 Term: Week of February 21, 2005
*Class entering Summer 2006 Term: TBA
*Class entering Fall 2006 Term: TBA
*Class entering Winter 2006 Term: TBA
*First day of class and orientation depend on the day the class you are registered for meets.
Physician Assistant Studies Program
Class entering June 2006
Orientation: June 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2006
Classes Begin: June 12th
All Psychology Programs
*Class entering Spring 2005 Term
Classes begin the week of February 21, 2005
*Class entering Summer 2006 Term
Classes begin TBA
*Class entering Fall 2006 Term
Classes begin TBA
*Class entering Winter 2006 Term
Classes begin TBA
*First day of class and orientation depend on the day the class you are registered for meets.
What are my tuition and fees for the 2006-7 academic year?
The fees for your program will be finalized in mid-April. To review last year’s tuition and fees, visit the Bursar section of the PCOM website. See more...
When is tuition due? Tuition and fees are due 10 business days prior to the start of each term for first year students.
When will I receive my bill?
You will receive your PCOM bill approximately one month prior to the payment due date. For further information, visit the Bursar section of the PCOM website. See more...
Yes. All students enrolled at PCOM must be covered by a health insurance plan.
Does PCOM offer Health Insurance?
GA-PCOM: This information is being developed, so please check back soon. Thank you for your patience.
PCOM: Yes. You are eligible to enroll in the PCOM Independence Blue Cross program during the open enrollment period. The open enrollment period is from July 1, 2006 to July 29, 2006.You will receive a mailing that describes the PCOM insurance options.
If you indicated on the testing standards that you need special accomodations, there are additional forms and documentation required. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs as soon as possible to ensure that we meet your needs.
What kind of technology services does PCOM provide?
All PCOM students receive an email account and access to the PCOM Network and Banner Information System*. You will receive your PCOM email account access information in a separate mailing.
*In order to connect to the PCOM network when you are off campus you will need to have your own Internet access.
PCOM does not require students to purchase computers. Should you decide to purchase a computer, it must meet the following criteria to be compatible with PCOM’s network: Anti-virus software with latest definition updates and network enabled(wireless or standard)
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