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Congratulations we're excited to have you!

You are about to embark on an exciting, rewarding and life-changing endeavor – achieving your goal of becoming an outstanding health care professional!

What's next?

Here are helpful resources as you prepare for the year ahead.

  • Secure your seat

    Submit your non-refundable seat deposit and outstanding requirements form by the deadlines listed on your DMU Admissions Account. You will be able to view the deadlines and additional items within 2 business days after acceptance.

  • Success Meeting

    Your Success Meeting phone appointment with a DMU Admissions staff member will help you onboard following your acceptance. Please plan to schedule your success meeting within 30 days following your acceptance offer. Information on how to schedule your appointment will be sent to you via email.

  • Orientation

    Orientation/mandatory program meeting for MSA will be held on Thursday, July 27, and Friday, July 28. The first day of class will be Monday, July 31.

  • Stay connected

    We can't wait to see you on campus in July! Connect with your future classmates and current MSA students through your class Facebook group.

  • Background check process

    All incoming students must complete a background check through DMU’s vendor. Instructions will be available on Pulse beginning in April.

  • Join us for an Accepted Student Day

    Accepted students are welcome to join us in Des Moines to meet future classmates, faculty, and staff. Visit days are offered on select Friday; register here. Please note, these events have been created for accepted students only and at this time guests (parents, spouses, partners, etc) are not able to participate.

  • Credentials

    Watch for your DMU credentials to be sent to you via encrypted email following your deposit submission. Your credentials will give you access to Pulse, which will contain the information you need to get started at DMU (financial aid, student health, health insurance, etc.).

  • Next steps

    Download this checklist to keep you on track for a successful onboarding as a DMU student.

    Financial Aid e-packet is now available on Pulse. Reach out to Financial Aid with questions at financial.aid@dmu.edu, or 515-271-1470.

  • Upcoming Events

    Financial Aid Information
    Join DMU's Financial Literacy Administrator, Loran Coder, to learn more about the Financial Aid process.
    View February 3, 2023 Recording

    Wellness Center Overview, Zoom
    DMU's Wellness Team will present an overview of the Wellness Center and it's available offerings on Zoom. Learn about fitness classes, intramurals, inviting a plus one, and more!
    February 28, 2023 - 12pm CST register here
    March 9, 2023 - 3pm CST register here 

If you have questions, please reach out to the Admissions team at DMUAdmit@dmu.edu.

Diversity at DMU: Your culture creates ours

Cultural competency is part of the personal and professional development that happens at DMU. Our campus environment is shaped by individuals who bring cultural differences, life experiences and distinct characteristics.

We've got you covered: Support services for students

DMU helps students succeed by offering resources like the Center for Educational Enhancement (CEE), on-campus student health services, health insurance, financial aid and a counseling center. Resources for veterans and military students can be accessed here

Welcome to Greater Des Moines: Your new favorite place

Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked as the best city for young professionals to live and work. Our low unemployment, affordable housing, and low costs of living mean you can live comfortably right away.

Housing opportunities: Finding your perfect place

The areas around the new DMU campus offer plenty of reasonably priced apartments a short distance from campus. Restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, pharmacies, banks and a variety of shops are located nearby.

Downtown Des Moines is just a ten-minute drive east of campus and features a city in the midst of revitalization. Treat yourself to an afternoon at the public library, events center, sculpture park, or farmers' market. Visit the many unique restaurants, eclectic shops, art galleries, and entertainment venues. Downtown has evolved into a contemporary urban center with something for everyone.

Des Moines downtown housing options
Des Moines houses of worship

Places to worship: Find a space to practice your faith

The residents of Greater Des Moines come from all around the world, and the city has countless religious services and institutions to serve the surrounding communities.

Fine dining: Nearby restaurants and grocery options

The local businesses and restaurants that surround DMU are some of the best the city has to offer. An abundance of ethnic grocery stores and a thriving culinary scene make the Des Moines metro a great place to live – and eat.

Des Moines Ingersoll restaurants

Transforming health sciences from the ground up

DMU has been planning the medical and health sciences university of the future. The new campus, located on 88 acres in West Des Moines, will advance the educational transformation the University envisions.

Frequently asked questions about the new campus

Disability Services: Des Moines University welcomes qualified candidates with disabilities who meet the technical standards of the program, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you are a candidate with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations to reasonably access the curriculum and educational services offered at DMU, please contact the Accommodations and Educational Support Specialist in the Center for Educational Enhancement in person, by phone (515-271-4452) or by email (accommodations@dmu.edu). Accommodations are not determined by faculty. Accommodations are not provided retroactively.  Candidates who require accommodations are directed to register with the Accommodations and Educational Support Specialist as far in advance of the start of the program as possible.

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