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This serves to record the understanding between (EU) and the Clinical Psychology Program, the Physical Therapy (PT) Program, and the Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Program, in the College of Health Sciences at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s (MWU) Downers Grove campus. Beginning with the class matriculating in Fall 2025, these Programs agree to guarantee interviews for all qualified EU applicants. 

Clinical Psychology - Downers Grove

Guaranteed interview for all qualified Elmhurst University applicants, beginning with the class matriculating in Fall 2025.

Criteria

• Minimum 3.50 cumulative undergraduate GPA; 
• Baccalaureate degree from Elmhurst University completed or on track with proof by first day of first quarter of matriculation year; 
• All MWU Catalog prerequisite courses completed at a regionally accredited institution with grades of B- or better before program begins; 
• People/service orientation through community service or extracurriculars; 
• Demonstrated motivation and commitment to health care through work, volunteer, or life experience; 
• Oral and written communication skills needed for patient and colleague interaction; 
• Compliance with MWU Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy; 
• Pass criminal background check; 
• Meet all other MWU admissions/catalog requirements

International students must complete at least 30 semester hours in the U.S., including 15 science hours, 6 non-remedial English composition hours, and 3 Speech/Communication hours. For admission consideration after interview: complete PSYCAS by May 1, submit two recommendation letters through PSYCAS from accepted sources, and submit official transcripts from every undergraduate, graduate, or professional school attended. 

Final admission remains at the discretion of the Clinical Psychology Program Admissions Committee, subject to Dean and/or Program Director approval.

Expiration / Term
No fixed expiration date. Agreement may be discontinued for any reason with 12 months prior written notice; accepted students may complete their course of study.

Physical Therapy (PT) Program, Downers Grove 

Guaranteed interview for all qualified Elmhurst University applicants, beginning with the class matriculating in Fall 2025.

Criteria

• Minimum 3.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA; 
• baccalaureate degree from Elmhurst University completed or on track with proof by first day of first quarter of matriculation year; 
• All MWU Catalog prerequisite courses completed at a regionally accredited institution with grades of C or better before program begins; 
• People/service orientation through community service or extracurriculars; 
• Demonstrated motivation and commitment to health care through work, volunteer, or life experience; 
• Oral and written communication skills needed for patient and colleague interaction; 
• Compliance with MWU Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy; 
• Pass criminal background check; 
• Meet all other MWU admissions/catalog requirements 

International students must complete at least 30 semester hours in the U.S., including 15 science hours, 6 non-remedial English composition hours, and 3 Speech/Communication hours. For admission consideration after interview: complete PTCAS by April 15, submit two recommendation letters through PTCAS, preferably including a physical therapist, and submit official transcripts from every undergraduate, graduate, or professional school attended. 

Final admission remains at the discretion of the PT Program Admissions Committee, subject to Dean and/or Program Director approval.

Expiration / Term
No fixed expiration date. Agreement may be discontinued for any reason with 12 months prior written notice; accepted students may complete their course of study.

Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Program, Downers Grove

Guaranteed interview for all qualified Elmhurst University applicants, beginning with the class matriculating in Fall 2025.

Requirements

As a condition precedent to receiving an interview, Applicants must meet all the requirements set forth below before the academic year commences for the incoming class:

• EU students applying for admission to the PA Program must satisfy the following minimum requirements before the academic year commences for the incoming class:
• Achieve a minimum of a 3.40 Cumulative and Science grade point average (on a 4.00 = A scale) in their undergraduate coursework;
• Have received (or be on track to complete and provide proof of completion by [first day of first quarter] of the calendar year when matriculation would occur if accepted) a baccalaureate degree from EU;
• Have completed the minimum number of prerequisite courses (as stated in the ) in the prescribed subject areas at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better before the program begins;
• Reflect a people/service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities;
• Reflect proper motivation for and commitment to health care as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer work, or other life experiences;
• Possess the oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues;
• Abide by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy;
• Pass a criminal background check; and
• Meet all other admissions requirements set forth by MWU, including requirements documented in the catalog and this agreement.

International students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework in the United States. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciences, 6 hours must be in non-remedial English composition, and 3 hours in Speech/Communication. 

Additional requirements for international students that have been accepted into the PA Program are included in the matriculation agreement.

Admission Consideration Criteria

To be considered for admission to the PA Program, in addition to a successful interview, applicants must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions:

• Must complete an application at the (CASPA) by October 1.
• Two letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant well, submitted to CASPA. The Office of Admissions will accept letters via CASPA from pre-health advisors or committees, science professors, and/or health professionals (preferably a PA).
• Official transcripts from every undergraduate, graduate, or professional school attended.

Final decisions on acceptance for Applicants shall be up to the sole discretion of the PA Program Admissions Committee, subject to approval by the Dean and/or Program Director. 

Although we anticipate a long and mutually satisfying relationship between our two educational institutions, this agreement may be discontinued for any reason providing that written notice is given 12 months prior to such discontinuation and that those students who have been accepted under this agreement be permitted to complete their course of study.