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°µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø is proud to partner with area high schools to offer qualified students a chance to earn college credit during their senior year of high school. Through the Early College Program, qualified high schools students will enroll in °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø courses with their high school classmates and learn directly from a °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø professor. The course topics are carefully chosen to give students the opportunity to explore potential career options. Participating students must be enrolled in a partner high school and get permission from their school administration as it may require students to miss part of their regular high school schedule.

See the available courses:

Outstanding area high school seniors with a GPA in the top 10% of their class and whom their principal or guidance counselor recommends may enroll in one class at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø each semester while completing their final year.

Seniors who are accepted into the program are designated High School Scholars and receive free tuition for this program. Applications are made through contacting the Office of Admission at:

Phone: 815-836-5250
Email admission questions to: admissions@lewisu.edu

Each year the Success Program Committee accepts a limited number of first-year who do not meet the University's standard admission requirements but exhibit strong potential and desire to complete a bachelor's degree.

The Success Program is comprised of a full year of meetings and activities with individual attention focused on improving the student's academic skills. Comprehensive counseling and support services are provided by the Success Program in an effort to help students recognize and reach their academic potential.

Two degrees... One campus... An exceptional combination for highly motivated students.

• Enroll as a first-year with the confidence that you have a reserved seat in your chosen professional program.
• Dedicated advising and support to ensure your success.
• Save time and save money.
• Apply by December 1 of your senior year for full consideration.

Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
• Bachelor Degree (B.A or B.S.) Selected Major with required pre-requisites, to Master of Science Speech Language Pathology (MSLP)
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) to Master of Social Work (MSW)

°µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø has partnered with leading colleges and universities to provide you access to high demand career fields.

• Students apply to both °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø and the partner institution during their senior year.
• Students are dually admitted into °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø and partner institution.
• You follow a prescribed curriculum while attending °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø.
• When you successfully complete °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø undergraduate curriculum you are guaranteed a seat at the partner institution.

Dual Admission Programs

• Doctor of Dental Medicine 4+4 – Lake Erie College of Medicine
• Doctor of Optometry 4+4 – Chicago College of Optometry at Midwestern University
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 4+4 – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Doctor of Pharmacy 2+4 – Chicago College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University
• Doctor of Pharmacy 4+4 or 4+3 – Lake Erie College of Medicine
• Doctor of Pharmacy – 3+3 or 4+3 at Roosevelt University

Preferential Admission Programs

• Students enroll at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø and follow prescribed curriculum.
• While not guaranteed admission, partner institution grants preferential admission review to °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø candidates who have successfully completed all pre-requisites.

Doctor of Chiropractic 3 + 3 Partners

• Logan College of Chiropractic Medicine
• Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine
• Northwestern College of Chiropractic Medicine

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Partners

• Kent State University 3 + 4 program
• Rosalind Franklin University Scholl College of Podiatry 3 + 4 program

Joint Bachelor Degree Programs

• Students complete a minimum of four semesters at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø.
• Students complete final semesters with partner institution.
• Earn a B.S. in Physics from °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from IIT

°µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø has partnered with leading medical providers to offer programs in some of the most in-demand and high paying allied healthcare fields.

Dental Hygiene 2+2 Bachelor Degree Program

• Students compete first two years at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø
• Students complete final two years at partner institution
• Earn B.S. in Dental Hygiene from °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø University

Dental Hygiene Partners:

• College of DuPage
• Parkland College

3 + 1 Bachelor Degree Programs

• Students follow a B.S. in Biology curriculum for first three years at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø and then complete their degree program onsite with partner institution in year four.
• Bachelor Degree awarded by °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø
• B.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography – in partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• B.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology – in partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital or College of DuPage
• B.S. Radiation Therapy – in partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• B.S. Radiography – in partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• B.S. Vascular Ultrasound Technology – in partnership with Rush University College of Health Science

3 + 2 Master Degree Programs

• Students follow a B.S. in Biology curriculum for first three years while at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø and then complete their Master’s degree onsite with partner institution in year 4 and 5. Student will receive a B.S. in Biology along with the M.S. in selected program.
• M.S. Clinical Nutrition – in partnership with Rush University College of Health Sciences
• M.S. Medical Laboratory Science – in partnership with Rush University College of Health Sciences
• M.S. Respiratory Care – in partnership with Rush University College of Health Sciences