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Time Line
Consult with your advisor to tailor your individual academic plan.



Freshman Year

Fall
Take BIOL 1201, 1208
Take CHEM 1201
Explore majors
Develop study skills
Read (see recommended reading list)

Spring
Take BIOL 1202, 1209
Take CHEM 1202, 1212
Explore campus activities and volunteer opportunities
Read

Summer
Do volunteer work in a health care setting with patient contact experience
Read


Sophomore Year

Fall
Take CHEM 2261
Suggested course: BIOL 2051
Attend pre-professional organizational meetings: AED, MSPPS, PDS, SCMA
Consider service learning courses
Look into summer enrichment/research programs
Read

Spring
Take CHEM 2262, 2364
Suggested course: BIOL 2153
Continue involvement on campus
Continue patient contact experience
Discuss research opportunities with faculty
Complete applications for summer programs
Read

Summer
Do volunteer work in a health care setting with patient contact or participate in summer program
Research professional schools
Read


Junior Year

Fall
Take PHYS 2001, 2108
Suggested courses: BIOL 4087, 3090
Gain experience in research
Demonstrate leadership
Begin MCAT/DAT review
Attend BASC information/application meeting in November

Spring
Take PHYS 2002, 2109
Suggested courses: additional upper level science courses
Study for MCAT/DAT
Possibly take a review/prep course
Ask faculty for evaluation letters
Take MCAT in April
Register with Pre-med/Pre-dent Review Committee by May 1st
Register with national application service
Work on personal statement

Summer
Submit application through AMCAS/AADSAS
**JUNE 15TH DEADLINE FOR REVIEW COMMITTEE**
Continue health care experience and reading


Senior Year

Fall
Observe individual school deadlines
Complete and return secondary applications as received
LSU Dental school applicants request application September 1st
Prepare for interviews

Spring
Complete degree requirements
Interview with prospective schools
Continue campus and community involvement


This time line incorporates only the Premedical/Predental plan. Students are encouraged to seek academic advising from their senior colleges regarding the requirements for their majors.
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