APPLY TO SCNM
Southwest College is committed to attracting high-caliber students who exhibit motivation, intelligence, perseverance, and the potential to become excellent practitioners. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance, occupational history, professional potential, level of maturity, concern for others, and previous experience and knowledge of Naturopathic medicine. Accepted students should possess communication skills, an ability to establish positive relationships, maturity and integrity, and must demonstrate a commitment to Naturopathic medicine.
This page contains instructions for applying for admission to SCNM’s ND program, including admission requirements and application forms. If you should have any questions, please call us at (480)858-9100 or toll-free (888)882-SCNM (7266).
Request Admissions Information
If you have not yet received application information from SCNM, please fill out our online request form and we will be happy to mail you information on SCNM’s program, including admission information.
Application for Admission
**NOTE: SCNM will no longer accept applications online through ArizonaMentor after January 30, 2010.
Applications may be accepted as early as one (1) year prior to the anticipated date of enrollment. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible for admission. For priority consideration, applications must be received by December 1 for the fall class and the 2011 spring class.
*Please note effective in 2011, SCNM will offer a Winter start (January) and a Fall start (September). For priority consideration, your application for Winter 2011 must be received by July 1, 2010.
Admission is offered on a space available basis. Prospective students who wish to enter the ND degree program must complete the application materials and meet all application requirements outlined here:
- Application form
- Non-refundable application fee $65.00.
- Three letters of recommendation mailed directly to the SCNM
- one (1) academic (may use continuing education)
- one (1) occupational
- one (1) health care professional or additional academic or occupational.
- Personal Essay
- Professional resume
- Proof of completed admission prerequisite course work through official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- In-person interview (Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the Admissions Office)
Online Application
SCNM encourages applicants to utilize the online application through MySCNM. This electronic application has many benefits, one of which is its accessibility. The online application allows users to save and return to the application at any time. Most importantly, the online application allows us to expedite your application quicker than a paper application.
If you do not have easy Internet access, you may request a paper application by sending an e-mail to your admissions representative. Include your name, mailing address, the term you are applying for, and the reason you cannot apply online.
Utilizing the Online SCNM Application:
The link below will take you to the online application available through MySCNM, the web portal for the SCNM community. From here you will be able to log in using your MySCNM username and password. If you do not already have a MySCNM account you may move forward with completing the application and a username/password will be provided to you shortly after. If you have forgotten your username or password for your account, you will need to contact the Admissions office for assistance.
Applicants with an existing MySCNM account will see profile information automatically populate in some sections of the application. Remember, you can save the application and log in to update or edit it at a later time. However, once you hit the ‘submit application’ button, your application is final.
Good luck! Please contact your admissions representative if you have any questions or technical difficulties at (480) 858-9100 or toll-free (888) 882-7266.
To complete your application online through MySCNM, click here.
Letters of Recommendation:
Click here to download the letter of recommendation.
Admission Requirements
All prospective students who wish to enter the ND program must complete and submit the following general admission requirements:
- Completed a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) prior to matriculation.
Total post-secondary course work must meet a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be completed at a regionally accredited or candidate college or university. To search for your institution in the U.S. Department of Education’s database of Accredited postsecondary institutions visit www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- Complete the following academic prerequisite coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at a regionally accredited or candidate college or university prior to matriculation into the ND program. (Applicants with science courses older than seven (7) years must demonstrate competency in the discipline(s) in question to the Admissions Office and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
Academic Prerequisite Course Work:
- 12 semester credits in Biology with labs (course must be at science major level)
- 8 semester credits in Chemistry with labs (course must be at science major level)
- 4 semester credits in Organic Chemistry with lab
- One college level course in Physics (Course must be algebra based, lab is optional. It is highly recommended that course content include mechanics, vectors, electricity, thermal physics, and fluid statics and dynamics.)
- 6 semester credits in Psychology (Developmental Psychology is recommended.)
- 6 semester credits in English (3 credits must be in English Composition.)
- 6 semester credits in Humanities (Philosophy, religious studies, fine arts, history, foreign languages, women's studies, performing arts).
The above list indicates minimum requirements but it should not be inferred that admission is guaranteed for any applicant who meets them.
- Knowledge of computers and access to a reliable computer and software for use in completing college course work. For more information, contact the Admissions Office.
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: One from an undergraduate or graduate academic reference, one occupational (manager, supervisor) reference, and one from a health care provider or personal reference. Letters and forms must be mailed directly from the reference to SCNM.
- Submission of Application and Application Review. Following receipt of all required materials and credentials (see Application for Admission), the Admissions Office will contact those applicants selected to interview with the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee will review applications, interview candidates for admission, and make admission decisions.
Additional Types of Application
Other types of applications may hold additional application requirements.
International Application Process
Information for International applicants click here.
Transfer Application Process
Information for transfer applications, click here.
Re-Application Process
Applicants who have submitted a full application for admission to SCNM within the past 12 months are eligible to submit a re-application. This includes applicants who were denied admission to SCNM or who wish to renew their application. The following items must be received by the Admissions Office to be considered for re-application:
Complete the re-application form.
- Non refundable re-application fee
- Official transcripts for any course work completed since original application
One additional letter of recommendation
Applicants for re-application must complete the interview process and all other prerequisites for admission.
Applications to SCNM will stay active (on file) for no more than one year. After this time, an applicant must reapply for admission by submitting a full application packet (including letters of recommendation, transcripts and fees), meet new admission requirements (if applicable), and participate in the interview cycle.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or marital status in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment or any other program or activity.
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