Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus - VCOM-Carolinas

Voted the eighth most beautiful medical school campus in the nation, the main Carolinas campus building is 70,000 square feet and located on a beautiful 18-acre campus with a lake and walking trail. 

• The main 80,000+-square-foot academic building on the Carolinas campus offers two theatre style classrooms with state–of–the–art technology that allows recorded presentations for later view; wireless access throughout, a state-of-the-art anatomy lab; and 20 moderately-sized group learning rooms. 
• Additional buildings include a research facility, facilities for human resources and finance, a facility housing the OMM clinical practices, and a turn of the century home under restoration for events. 
• Simulation and Technology Center: The third floor houses a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation and Technology including simulated patient treatment rooms, and manikin–based training laboratories for pediatric, adult, and obstetrical training and clinical procedural skills laboratories. 
• YMCA Program: Students at the VCOM-Carolinas campus are offered a membership to the YMCA of Spartanburg. The YMCA provides a wide variety of education and recreational programs that foster growth in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA is a state-of-the-art workout facility that offers a personalized wellness plan, fitness classes, club sports, and personal training. VCOM-Carolinas students are also offered the opportunity to play club sports through the Spartanburg Sports League. 

VCOM seeks to admit the greater portion of the class from qualified applicants who grew up in or are based in North and South Carolina, followed by students from the southern Appalachian and Delta states; and traditionally medically underserved regions. (Target states for all VCOM campuses include Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia).

VCOM screens all AACOMAS applications within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt. Candidates who present a strong overall and science GPA in the last 90 hours are encouraged to apply. Students must have an acceptable MCAT score, however VCOM considers students from target states with a GPA >3.7 with lower but acceptable MCAT scores. VCOM will then invite students to complete a secondary application.

Completed applications are reviewed for academic preparedness, healthcare experience, volunteer outreach, fit with VCOM’s mission, and commitment to osteopathic medicine. VCOM utilizes a rolling admissions process. Thus, candidates who submit an application early and return all required documents promptly will be at an advantage in the admissions process. VCOM recognizes, values and affirms that diversity contributes to the richness of the academic programs of the college.

Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:

• Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
• Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
• Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
• Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
• After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.