DO Admissions

Earliest AACOM Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026
Primary AACOM Application Deadline: April 1, 2027

Submission Timing for Best Consideration

For best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior to the deadline.

To be considered for admission to the Duquesne University College of Medicine’s DO program, all candidates must apply through AACOM and meet the following Primary Application Requirements*:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• Must be able to earn a baccalaureate degree before matriculation
• Must have completed 90 hours or three-fourths of the required credits for a baccalaureate degree and have completed the required prerequisites
• Must achieve a minimum 3.2 GPAs for science and overall on a 4.0 scale
• Must achieve a minimum MCAT score of 500
• Must submit official MCAT transcripts with date of completion (within three years or less of the intended matriculation date) 
• Must carefully read the Nasuti College of Medicine Health and Technical Standards and affirm that standards have been met
• Must be proficient in data entry to complete time-specific assignments and assessments
• Must have successfully completed the following prerequisite courses:
  • Biological Sciences: 8 credit hours 
  • Physics: 8 credit hours
  • General and/or Inorganic Chemistry: 8 credit hours 
  • Organic Chemistry: 8 credit hours (Biochemistry may substitute for 4 credit hours of Organic Chemistry) 
  • English and/or Composition: 6 credit hours
  • Recommended: a minimum of 6 additional biomedical science credit hours at the 200 level or above in, but are not limited to, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology and genetics.

*Submit all Early Decision Admissions Track Primary Applications and supporting materials by July 1 for consideration.

Earliest Supplemental (Secondary) Application Submission Date: May 15, 2026
Supplemental (Secondary) Application Deadline: April 30, 2027

Select DO candidates who meet all of the Primary Application requirements and submitted all materials may be invited to take the next step and submit the following supporting materials:

• Nasuti College of Medicine Secondary Application*
• Non-refundable processing fee of $65 is required 
• Waiver OR Non-waiver statement regarding letters of recommendation
• Requirements for letters of recommendation:
  
  • Applicant HAS a Pre-Health Committee - submit 2 Letters
    
    1. One Pre-Health Committee Letter which represents multiple faculty evaluations compiled into one comprehensive letter.
    2. One Physician Letter written by a licensed physician (DO or MD) who can speak to your exposure to the medical field, professionalism and suitability for a career in medicine.
  • Applicant does not have a Pre-Health Committee - submit these 3 Letters:
    1. One letter from a faculty member who taught you in a Natural Science course (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, etc.)
    2. One Additional Academic or Professional Letter- choose one of the following:
       • A second letter from a faculty member who taught you in a Natural Science course or
       • A faculty member who supervised your research or
       • A supervisor in a healthcare or clinical setting
    3. One Physician Letter written by a licensed physician (DO or MD) who can speak to your exposure to the medical field, professionalism and  suitability for a career in medicine.

*Designate Early Decision Admissions Track on your Secondary Application and submit all supporting materials including the required letters of recommendation by July 15 for consideration.

Select DO candidates who meet the Primary and Secondary Application Requirements and have submitted all supporting materials will be reviewed to determine eligibility for interviews with the DUQCOM admissions team and faculty. Invitations to interview will be sent by Nasuti College of Medicine via email.

Candidates may be invited to interview:

• In-Person Interview – Conducted for all applicants within a 4-hour drivetime of Duquesne University’s campus in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Virtual Interview – Conducted via phone or Zoom/Teams outside a 4-hour drivetime from Duquesne’s campus.

Final applicants who are accepted to the program must submit a nonrefundable deposit of $1,500 to secure a seat in the upcoming Duquesne DUQCOM class using the following schedule: 

• July 26 thru September 1 - Accepted applicants must pay their deposit by October 1* 
• September 2 thru December 1 - Accepted applicants have 30 days from the date of acceptance to pay their deposit.
• December 2 thru February 1 - Accepted applicants have 14 days from the date of acceptance to pay their deposit.
• After February 2 - Accepted applicants must pay deposits immediately.

*Accepted Early Decision Admissions Track applicants must submit their deposit by December 1 to be fully admitted to the program.

 The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total expenses a student may incur while attending the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to tuition and fees, the COA includes estimated allowances for expenses such as books and supplies, housing, food, transportation, and other education-related costs.

The COA is also used to determine the maximum amount of financial aid a student may receive. Review the current Cost of Attendance for a detailed estimate of the expenses associated with your program.

Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change each year, as determined by the Board of Trustees. The Cost of Attendance is reviewed and updated annually.

 

Tuition and fees are due by the date established by the University’s Student Accounts Office. Students should review their student account regularly for current charges, payment deadlines, and any outstanding balance.

Financial aid may be applied toward eligible tuition and fees once all requirements are completed and the aid is ready for disbursement. Students are responsible for ensuring that any remaining balance not covered by financial aid is paid by the established due date.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID 

There are several ways to help finance your medical education. Understanding the different types of financial aid can help you make informed decisions about how to fund your medical education and manage your educational expenses.

Explore the resources below to learn more about the financial assistance available to you, including scholarship opportunities, federal student aid, and alternative/private education loans. Each type of aid has different eligibility requirements, application processes, and terms, so we encourage you to review your options carefully and consider your overall financial needs when developing your plan to finance medical school.

Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships can provide valuable assistance toward the cost of your medical education and, unlike loans, generally do not need to be repaid. Scholarship opportunities may be available through the institution, private organizations, professional associations, foundations, and other sources.

Explore the resources below to learn more about available scholarship opportunities, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other funding options that may help reduce your educational expenses.

Institutional Scholarships

• Dean’s Scholarship
• Presidential Scholarship
• Spiritan Scholarship

Endowed Scholarships

• Addison Gibson Foundation
• Knapp Caruso Endowed Scholarship in the College of Medicine
• Marc and Janis Hoffman Scholarship
• Scott and Susan Lammie Empowerment Scholarship
• Andrew Limauro Scholarship
• William J. and Helen A. Lyons Endowed Student Resource Fund
• James and Anita McGuirk Endowed Empowerment Scholarship
• MSA Inc. Empowerment Scholarship
• PNC Foundation Scholarship
• Ryan Memorial Foundation Endowed Scholarship
• John A. Staley, IV and Patricia Staley Endowed Scholarship for Osteopathic Medicine
• Raymond M. Udavchak Scholarship
• Nancy King Wandrisco and Thomas A. Wandrisco Endowed Scholarship
• Western Allegheny Physicians’ Fund
• Robert L. Wintermyer Endowed Scholarship

How to Apply
To be considered for and endowed scholarship, students should complete the Endowed Scholarship Application and complete the CSS Profile. Duquesne University’s school code for NCOM is 2223.

 

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Federal Student Aid
Federal student aid can be an important resource for financing your medical education. Eligible students may have access to federal loan programs designed to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses.

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for federal student aid, students must meet federal eligibility requirements and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) each academic year. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal student loans and other federal student aid programs.

Generally, students must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Have a valid Social Security number, with limited exceptions.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree program.
• Meet the applicable enrollment requirements for the federal aid program.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the institution.
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment on a federal grant.
• Complete and submit the FAFSA and provide the required consent and approvals.
• Complete any additional requirements requested by the Financial Aid Office or the U.S. Department of Education.

Federal Loan Limits
Federal student loan limits for osteopathic medical students changed beginning July 1, 2026, as a result of federal legislation. Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) programs are currently treated as professional degree programs for purposes of the federal loan limits.

For students subject to the new loan limits:

• Direct Unsubsidized Loan: Up to $50,000 per academic year
• Professional Student Aggregate Loan Limit: $200,000
• Graduate PLUS Loans: Eliminated for new borrowers who are subject to the new limits
• Lifetime Maximum Aggregate Loan Limit: $257,500 for federal student loans, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional student borrowing. Graduate PLUS loans are included in this lifetime maximum.

Students who meet the federal interim loan-limit exception may remain eligible for the previous loan limits, including the higher health professions aggregate limit of $224,000 and continued access to Graduate PLUS Loans, subject to the applicable federal requirements.