Application Details

Students are selected based on academic and professional achievements and an interest in healthcare professions. We encourage students from underrepresented groups or backgrounds, including first-generation college attendees, low income/financial hardship, LGBTQIA, U.S. veterans, persons with a disability, or ethnic minorities such as Black or African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and Asian to apply.  

• Applicants must have 30 or more college credits before the start of the program. 
• Applicants must be full-time students throughout the program. 
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have Permanent Resident status. DACA recipients, DREMers, and valid Visa holders can also apply. 
• Students are not permitted to work part-time jobs or take any classes (exceptions for online classes may be granted on an individual basis) during the summer portion of the program.

• Minimum Overall GPA of 3.3 (preferred GPA of 3.5)
• Minimum Science GPA of 3.3 
• ​Two (2) recommendation forms (see application) - at least one from a science faculty, staff, or professional (Including STEM, Natural Sciences, Psychology, etc.)
  
• ​​Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended for the application. 
• Must answer all 3 essays part of the application
• Must complete application by April 30, 2022 (all components of the application must be complete and submitted by the deadline-the exception is the recommendation forms, which will be due three weeks from the deadline, no later than May 20, 2022) 
• Interviews will be awarded based on application review

Application is Closed

• All of your application materials must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for the program - April 30, 2022.
• An automated email and link will be sent out to your two recommenders (at least 1 faculty member): faculty/staff/supervisor to complete a recommendation form.  Three weeks will be allowed from the deadline for recommenders to submit forms - Due by no later than May 20, 2022.
• Once they complete the form, we receive notification and confirm with the applicant once the recommendation forms have been submitted.

• Minimum Overall GPA of 3.3 (preferred GPA of 3.5)
• Minimum Science GPA of 3.3 
• ​Two (2) recommendation forms (see application) - at least one from science faculty (Includes: STEM, Natural Sciences, Psychology, etc.)
• ​​Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended for the application. 
• Must answer all 3 essays part of the application
• Must complete application by April 30, 2022 (all components of the application must be complete and submitted by the deadline-the exception is the recommendation forms, which will be due three weeks from the deadline, no later than May 20, 2022)

No, applicants must have completed at least one year of college by the start of the program (30 or more credits). Applicants must hold a sophomore or junior status and must be enrolled as a full-time student for the duration of the program. 

All application materials must be submitted electronically via the online application:

• You must complete all required sections of the online application
• Scan/attach unofficial transcript(s) in PDF file format from all institutions attended to the online application 
• Two recommendations forms (see the online application for details)
• Answers to all three essay prompts​

No, the online application will not allow you to submit your application without completing all required sections. Recommendation forms will be submitted separately by recommenders.

The UPP Program requires two recommendation forms (see online application). At least one must be from a science faculty, staff, or professional. Both recommendations must be submitted electronically by recommenders. They will complete the form and we will confirm with you once all material has been received. You do not see, handle or distribute the recommendation from yourself. We do not accept mailed recommendation forms. We encourage you to contact your recommenders ahead of time so that they can expect your request for the recommendation.  A link to complete the recommendation forms will be sent via email to your evaluators electronically after submitting your complete online application. Separate letters or forms will not be considered. You will have two weeks from the date you completed your application for your recommenders to complete their recommendation form.

All applications are reviewed using an equitable evaluation process. Finalists are invited to complete a personal interview.  Interviews are required if the applicant wishes for further consideration and admission into UPP.​

Financial compensation may be provided over the summer. Additionally, the program offers scholarships for chosen exam reviews (i.e., MCAT, PCAT, DAT, GRE) based on commitment, academics, and overall preparedness for graduate and professional programs.​​​

Prospective UPP members are not required to major in the sciences. The program is open to any student in any major with an interest in pursuing a career in health care.​

We do not favor any student application simply because they attend the University of Colorado or another institution. Students are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, and an interest in the healthcare professions. We have always looked for students who have taken the greatest advantage of the opportunities given to them within the context of their institution.

UPP does not provide housing to participants. You will be required to find your own accommodations for the 8-10 week summer program depending on your placement.​

No. UPP is 12 months, students will have to be enrolled and meet all the requirements for the duration of the program. The program typically starts in August with an orientation and students will participate in lectures, demonstrations, and an 8-week summer internship during the summer. Prior to the summer program, all Fellows will be required to attend Saturday Academies once a month from August-May.​​

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