Congratulations on your acceptance to the doctor of podiatric medicine program at DMU – we hope you’re excited to join us. Because we know this process can be overwhelming, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you know when and what to expect until orientation.

What you should do right now:

Seat deposit

A non-refundable seat deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your seat in the class. The seat deposit not only secures your seat in the class, but also opens your account at DMU and is credited toward your tuition. Failure to pay your seat deposit by the deadline will result in immediate forfeiture of your seat in the class. You may pay your seat deposit through your DMU Admissions Account. 

Those accepted prior to February 28 will have 30 days to submit their $1,000 deposit; those accepted between March 1 and May 31 will have 14 days to submit their $1.000 deposit; and those accepted after June 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit.

Outstanding Requirements form

Following acceptance, students must access the Outstanding Requirements Form via their DMU Admissions Account. The items laid out on this document are truly the requirements of your enrollment and must be completed by the due dates listed.  Please read this document very carefully and return a signed copy to the admissions office by the deadline listed. As you are responsible for completing the tasks as outlined, you’ll want to keep a copy of this for yourself.

*If you have outstanding prerequisite coursework, you must have a plan in place to complete this prior to the deadlines indicated.  Please contact the admissions office immediately if you foresee difficulty in completing all requirements by the deadlines indicated.

Submission of transcripts

Accepted students must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended post-high school by the deadline of two weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of classes. Students who are accepted to DMU less than one month prior to the first day of classes will have 30 calendar days from the date of their acceptance to submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Any special circumstances or requests for exceptions to this policy must be sent to, and approved by, the Dean of the applicable college. Students who fail to submit all final transcripts by the stated deadline may jeopardize their acceptance or continued enrollment in the College.

Social Media

Get connected by joining the Facebook group for your class: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1837724209638363/. The group will be a place to meet your classmates, ask questions, network with fellow students, and find important DMU-related information.

Looking Ahead…

New Student Pulse and email

You will be notified when your access to Pulse (DMU’s intranet) and your DMU email address is available. Login information will be emailed to you via encrypted message, so be sure to check your inbox and spam folders. Pulse is your go-to spot for all kinds of information including: financial aid, student health forms, student health insurance, registration checklist, technical standards, wellness center access, orientation schedule, and other announcements.

Background checks

All incoming students must complete a background check, which may include a drug screen, through the DMU preferred vendor. Results must be released to DMU prior to matriculation, and the costs of the process will be paid by the student. Students are required to disclose all past or present changes, convictions, dismissals, deferred judgments and expunged records related to a misdemeanor or felony. They are also obligated to disclose any additional charges and convictions which occur following completion of the initial criminal background check. Admission to the program may be revoked if misrepresentations or omissions from the application are noted in the background check. DMU students are required to complete annual criminal background checks, which may include drug screening, while enrolled at DMU.

Physical examination/laboratory tests and immunizations

Incoming Students must complete a physical examination and an immunization report before registration. Students admitted shortly before classes begin will have four weeks to complete this requirement. A complete listing of required immunizations is supplied to students before Orientation.

Health Insurance

Students must provide proof of health insurance coverage that meets minimum requirements specified with DMU’s Student Health Insurance Requirements Policy. Students must verify coverage through a parent’s or spouse’s group plan, a national government plan, an individual plan that meets the hard waiver criteria as defined in DMU’s Students Health Insurance Requirements Policy or a plan coordinated through DMU.

Technical Standards for Admission

Students must be able to meet the technical standards for education at DMU either with or without accommodation. You may review the standards online.

Housing

Housing is abundant in the Des Moines area. DMU does not own any residence halls, so students are responsible for locating their housing arrangements. Pulse contains the “DMU classifieds” which is a good resource for students looking for a roomate or somewhere to live. The University acts solely as a facilitator in hosting this forum.

Wellness Center access

Incoming students may begin using the Wellness Center on May 1. Check Pulse for release form and procedures.

Parking

Students pay an annual charge of $200 (2018-19) for a parking sticker. Incoming students may purchase their parking sticker for their first year via the Registration Checklist on Pulse.

Tuition

Tuition is collected in two equal payments, in August and January. Tuition and fees are approved by the University’s Board of Trustees each spring and collected by the Accounting Office. 2018-2019 D.P.M. annual tuition is currently available, so be sure to check out the cost of attendance budget to help you plan (tuition and fees are subject to change). We anticipate the 2019-2020 budget to be available in the spring.

Books and equipment

Students are urged to not purchase books or any other equipment until Orientation. Required and recommended textbooks and equipment are available from the on-campus bookstore, Matthews.

Orientation

Mandatory Orientation is tentatively scheduled for late July, 2019. A schedule of events will be available on Pulse several weeks prior to Orientation.

Explore Des Moines

Des Moines is a great city! Here are some helpful resources to help you explore or get settled:

 

We look forward to seeing you at DMU soon! Feel free to call us with any questions at 515-271-1499.

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