Summer Premedical Academy Requirements
Eligibility
Please be sure to read all of the program requirements before beginning the application process. Thank you.
Grades
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Minimum SAT: 950
- Minimum ACT: 20
Coursework Required
- Minimum credit hours needed to apply: 50
college/university coursework hours that include the following:
- General Chemistry hours: 4
- Organic Chemistry hours: 4
- Biology hours: 6 - 8 hours
- Physics hours: 4
Other Eligibility Notes
- Texas residency is required.
- Submittal of 3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 should be from professors) sealed and/or sent directly to the Admissions office by the letter writer.
- Post-baccalaureate students are welcomed to apply.
- Completion of the entire SPA application and submission of supporting documents are required in order to be considered for SPA.
Important Dates
- SPA Application period: November 1st - February 1st each year
- Students notified: March of each year
- Program duration: Late May through late June of each year
To apply please visit the SPA Application page.
Contact Information
Irene Chavez
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Special Programs
School of Medicine - Office of Admissions
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-2297
irene.chavez@ttuhsc.edu