Transfer Program to the University of Kansas

Updated 4/11/24

Johnson County Community College

Premedicine

2024-2025 Catalog

Contact:

Pre-Health Outreach Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Website:

prehealth.ku.edu/medicine

• Most medical schools, including the KU School of Medicine, require a full bachelor’s degree before entering. Any

bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) and any major is acceptable, as long as coursework includes two semesters each of

English, Biology, General Chemistry I and II with labs, Organic Chemistry I and II with at least one lab, and Physics I

and II with labs. All science prerequisites must be completed at the level of science majors. These courses should be

completed by the end of a student’s junior year because they also cover content needed for the Medical College

Admission Test (MCAT).

• Only 64 credit hours of community college coursework can count toward the hours required for a four-year degree at KU

or any Kansas Board of Regents University. You also need to complete at least 45 credit hours of junior/senior level

coursework and community college cannot give junior/senior level credit. Some courses, like organic chemistry, would

not count toward this requirement if taken at community college but would count toward the requirement if taken at a

four year college or university. Students need to work with their Bachelor’s degree granting institution to ensure

appropriate upper division hour requirements are met. Please refer to the Transfer Information Guide for transfer

admission procedures and qualifications https://www.jccc.edu/student-resources/academic-

counseling/transfer/files/transfer-guides/ku-transfer-info-old.pdf.

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to diversify their undergraduate education. While not required for admission to the

School of Medicine, a number of courses and subject areas are recommended to medical school bound students.

Suggested courses and disciplines include: Immunology (strongly encouraged) Biochemistry (strongly encouraged),

Genetics (strongly encouraged), Physiology, Microbiology, other upper-level biology, natural sciences, behavior and

social sciences, humanities, oral and written communications, social determinants of health (strongly encouraged;

examples include cultural or social anthropology, public or population health, epidemiology, environmental health, health

economics, health policy, history of medicine or public health, ethics related to health care).

• Health care experience: Applicants are also expected to possess a general understanding of health care and medicine

based upon employment, shadowing or volunteer experiences. Although we do not require specific hours, we do

encourage you to invest the time you need to acquire knowledge of the roles of members of the health care team, as well

as understanding of the meaning of working with patients and serving them as a physician.

• Pass/Fail Coursework - Students required by their college or university to accept a Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit grade

will not be penalized by the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine does accept Pass/Fail and Credit/No Credit

grades for course prerequisites, but prefers to see letter grades. Students with the option of accepting a letter grade or a

Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit grade may want to consider the impact on the overall science GPA and cumulative GPA if a

course does not have a letter grade.

• Online Coursework and Labs - Online coursework and labs are acceptable.

• Letters of Evaluation - We do not specifically require a school committee letter. If your school is unable to provide one,

please submit 3 to 5 letters of reference instead.

• Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT): Currently includes four sections: 1. Chemical and Physical Foundations of

Biological Systems, 2. Critical Analysis and Reasoning, 3. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems,

and 4. Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior.

• Personal Interviews: When the proper credentials have been submitted to the University of Kansas School of Medicine,

selected applicants are invited for interviews.

• Residence: Qualified students who are residents of the State of Kansas are given priority in admission to the KU Medical

School, after which, highly qualified candidates from other states are given consideration.

Updated 4/11/24

Courses KU Premedical Students take:

KU Requirements

Hrs

JCCC Equivalents

Hrs

BIOL 150 Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology

AND BIOL 154 Introductory Biology Lab for STEM

Majors

3/2

BIOL 135 Principles of Cell and Molecular

Biology

BIOL 152 Principles of Organismal Biology

BIOL 150 Biology of Organisms*

CHEM 130 General Chemistry I

CHEM 124/125 General Chemistry I*/ Lab*

4/1

CHEM 135 General Chemistry II

CHEM 131/132 General Chemistry II*/ Lab*

4/1

CHEM 330/331 Organic Chemistry I/ Lab

3/2

CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry I*

CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/ Lab

3/2

CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry II*

ENGL 101 Composition

ENGL 121 Composition I*

ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing

ENGL 122 Composition II*

PHSX 114 College Physics I

PHYS 130 College Physics I*

PHSX 115 College Physics II

PHYS 131 College Physics II*

PSYC 104 General Psychology

(strongly encouraged)

PSYC 130 Introduction to Psychology

(strongly encouraged)

SOC 104 Elements of Sociology OR

SOC 160 Social Problems and American Values

(strongly encouraged)

SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology OR

SOC 125 Social Problems

(strongly encouraged)

BIOL 600 Introductory Biochemistry

CHEM 250 Biochemistry*

(This class covers the MCAT content but is

NOT a direct equivalent to KU’s BIOL

600)

Recommended courses depending on intended medical school:

MATH 365 Elementary Statistics OR

PSYC 210 Statistics in Psychological Research

MATH 181 Statistics* OR

PSYC 209 Statistics in Psychological Research*

MATH 115 Calculus I

MATH 231 Business and Applied Calculus I*

MATH 125 Calculus I

MATH 241 Calculus I*

* JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer

guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are

subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate up to date information about

the program, it is imperative you meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.

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TRANSFER ADMISSION PROCEDURES/QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATION:

• Online applications may be found at admissions.ku.edu.

• $40 nonrefundable application fee. Students with need or military backgrounds may qualify for a waiver.

• Request official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities be sent directly to the

University of Kansas Office of Admissions.

• Application deadline for admission to the University is two weeks prior to the start of the

application term. See the Major Specific Requirements website at

https://admissions.ku.edu/major-

specific-requirements for eligibility requirements and admission deadlines for the professional

schools at KU.

STUDENTS SEEKING READMISSION:

• Any student who has earned a grade in at least 1 hour of credit or who withdrew from all classes

during her/his first semester at KU and received a “W” at KU and has not attended for one or more

semesters must apply for readmission meeting the appropriate deadline.

• Transfer students who applied to KU may update the term of application for up to one year from

original application term. If it has been more than one year, students must submit a new application.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

• Must apply using international student application and meet appropriate deadlines

depending on school. world.ku.edu

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

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TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:

• At KU our individual review process looks at each applicant individually and we encourage all

applicants to apply.

• To receive assured admission for the University of Kansas as a transfer student, you must have

completed at least 24 transferable graded hours from an accredited institution with a minimum

transferable cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application.

• Transfer students will be evaluated for admission solely on college grades after completing 24 transferable

graded hours of postsecondary work, not including courses in progress. Students with fewer than 24

transferable credit hours must meet the requirements for high school graduates and achieve a transferable

college GPA of 2.5.

• For admission purposes, KU will calculate a GPA based on the transferable coursework

completed following the issuing institutions repeat policy.

• Admission to the professional schools (Allied Health, Architecture & Design, Business, Education and

Human Sciences, Engineering, Music, Journalism and Mass Communications, Nursing, Pharmacy,

School of the Arts and Social Welfare) is selective. See the individual transfer sheets or

https://admissions.ku.edu/major-specific-requirements

for requirements.

ACT/SAT SCORES:

• KU does not require ACT or SAT scores for general admission, but encourages the submission of scores.

They do not negatively impact admission decisions. Test scores may be used for placement into Math and

English courses.

TRANSCRIPT EVALUATIONS:

• Transfer students who have been admitted to KU will have credit evaluated from official transcripts.

Transfer course equivalencies can be viewed on CredTran, the KU Transfer Equivalency System, at

credittransfer.ku.edu/

and through the student’s myKU portal.

EARLY REGISTRATION/CAMPUS VISITS:

• Campus visits are available upon request by calling (785) 864-3911 or by registering online at

go2.ku.edu/portal/transferfridays

TUITION/FEES/EXPENSES FOR THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

TUITION AND FEES FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS:

• Kansas Resident: $343.13/credit hour pending approval by Kansas Board of Regents.

• Non-Resident: $916.62/credit hour pending approval by Kansas Board of Regents.

• Some KU programs also charge additional course fees.

REQUIRED CAMPUS FEES:

• $986/year (based on enrollment of 6 or more credit hours) pending approval by Kansas Board of Regents.

ROOM & BOARD:

• On-campus: $6,500-14,500 (estimated) per year.

• Off-campus: Varies. Information for off-campus living is available through the KU housing office or

classified sections of the Daily Kansan at www.kansan.com/

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BOOKS:

• $1,224 (approximately) per year.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

• Miscellaneous living expenses for travel, social activities, sports tickets, parking permit, extra meals,

etc., vary depending on the student.

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

ELIGIBILITY FOR THESE AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Submit a complete admission application (by May 1 for fall semesters and Dec. 1 for spring semesters).

• Students who start in the summer will receive their scholarship in the fall.

• Submit an official transcript (by June 30 for summer and fall semesters or by Jan. 6 for spring semesters)

• Have completed 24 transferable college credit hours

• Not have earned a bachelor's degree previously.

• Your Phi Theta Kappa advisor must submit a PTK Membership Verification Form by July 1 for the fall

semester or Jan. 6 for the spring semester (if seeking the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship)

• Applicants who have previously attended KU as a degree seeking student are not eligible for transfer

scholarships.

RENEWABLE

SCHOLARSHIP

3.5 CUMULATIVE GPA $6,000 ($2,000/YR)

RENEWABLE

SCHOLARSHIP

3.25 CUMULATIVE GPA $3,750 ($1,250/YR)

Note: Renewal Criteria: Up to 8 semesters (or earned Bachelor’s Degree), 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment

(12 hour/semester)

ALL-STATE

KANSAS ACADEMIC

3.5 CUMULATIVE GPA $1,000 (NON- RENEWABLE)

PHI THETA KAPPA 3.5 CUMULATIVE GPA $500 (NON-RENEWABLE)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: https://financialaid.ku.edu/calculate-costs/tuition-and-fees

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: admissions.ku.edu/transfer-scholarships

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TRANSFER CREDIT/GRADING POLICIES

APPLICATION OF CREDIT:

• At least 30 hours of upper-division course work must be completed at the University of Kansas.

Schools of Business and Education have additional credit hour requirements.

• Application of transfer credit toward degree requirements is determined by each school or

department.

GPA CALCULATION:

• Calculation of GPA for the bachelor’s degree includes only grades from those courses taken at KU.

• GPA’s from all previous course work completed at other colleges will be used to make an

admission decision and may be considered for admission to the professional schools or certain

programs at KU.

PASS/FAIL:

• Pass/Fail (credit/no credit) policy is determined by the individual schools.

• Some schools, scholarship committees, and honorary societies do not look favorably on

ungraded course work.

REPEAT POLICY:

• KU will honor the course repeat policy in effect at the institution issuing the transcript.

• Visit https://policy.ku.edu/admissions/transfer-coursework for detailed information.

“D” GRADES:

• Transfer credit for courses in which a grade of D+ and below was earned may not be applied toward a

degree. If the coursework is otherwise transferable, grades of D+ and below are used to calculate the

cumulative transfer GPA. Visit policy.ku.edu/admissions/transfer-coursework

for additional

information.

TIME LIMIT ON CREDIT:

• Transfer credit does not expire.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING AND EXEMPTIONS:

• See ACT/SAT Exemption information and KU’s awards for Advanced Placement (AP), International

Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) at

https://admissions.ku.edu/apply/credit-transfer/high-school

QUESTIONS?

KU Office of Admissions

Jayhawk Welcome Center

1266 Oread Ave, Lawrence KS

(785) 864-3911 | [email protected]