Application Details

Students are selected based on academic and professional achievements and an interest in healthcare professions. We encourage first-generation college attendees, low-income/financial hardship students, U.S. veterans, and persons with a disability to apply.  

• Applicants must have 30 or more college credits before starting the program. 
• Applicants must be full-time students throughout the program.
• 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
  
• ​​Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
• Must complete application by December 1, 2023
• Interviews will be awarded based on application review

The UPP application is open from August 1, 2023, to December 1, 2023.

Applications will be reviewed in December and January.  Selected participants will be notified at the end of January. 

The application is available here.

For UPP questions, please contact: UPP Staff

• All of your application materials must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for the program - December 1, 2023.

• Minimum Overall GPA of 3.3 (preferred GPA of 3.5)
• Minimum Science GPA of 3.3 
• ​Two (2) recommendation forms (see application)
• ​​Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended for the application. 
• Must complete application by December 1, 2023.

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)

No, the online application will not allow you to submit your application without completing all required sections.

The UPP Program requires two recommendation forms (see online application). The recommendation forms must be submitted online with the application.

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 starts in August with an orientation, and students will participate in lectures, demonstrations, and an 8 - 10-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 to May.​​

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