Center for Pre-Health Advising

First-Year Drop-in Advising (First-Year Fridays)
2026-04-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
First-Year Fridays are drop-in advising hours reserved for first-year students, offered every Friday of the fall and spring semesters from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
To attend drop-ins in-person (Room 205 Middleton Building – 1305 Linden Dr) or virtually, sign up for a 10-minute time slot using SignUpGenius.
Drop-ins sign-ups open approx. 10 minutes before the drop-in session begins and close when slots are full.

Friday Drop-ins Sign-up

Program Info Session: Yale School of Medicine
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00
Interested in becoming a physician? Join us for an information session with Yale School of Medicine to learn more about their admissions process, curriculum, and unique training opportunities. Representatives from Yale will provide a program overview and highlight what makes their training distinctive.
This session is a great opportunity to:

Learn about the structure and requirements
Gain insight into the admissions timeline and selection process
Ask questions directly to program representatives
Explore how to strengthen your application and prepare for med school

Whether you are early in exploring MD or preparing to apply, this session will provide valuable guidance as you plan your next steps.
Register

Drop-in Advising (2nd year +)
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:30
CPHA offers drop-in advising for second-year students and up (including transfer students and alumni) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
To attend drop-ins in-person (Room 205 Middleton Building – 1305 Linden Dr) or virtually, sign up for a 10-minute time slot using SignUpGenius.
Drop-ins sign-ups open approx. 10 minutes before the drop-in session begins and close when slots are full.

Thursday Drop-Ins Sign-up

Drop-in Advising (2nd year +)
2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:30
CPHA offers drop-in advising for second-year students and up (including transfer students and alumni) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
To attend drop-ins in-person (Room 205 Middleton Building – 1305 Linden Dr) or virtually, sign up for a 10-minute time slot using SignUpGenius.
Drop-ins sign-ups open approx. 10 minutes before the drop-in session begins and close when slots are full.

Wednesday Drop-ins Sign Up

Drop-in Advising (2nd year +)
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 15:30
CPHA offers drop-in advising for second-year students and up (including transfer students and alumni) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
To attend drop-ins in-person (Room 205 Middleton Building – 1305 Linden Dr) or virtually, sign up for a 10-minute time slot using SignUpGenius.
Drop-ins sign-ups open approx. 10 minutes before the drop-in session begins and close when slots are full.
Tuesday Drop-ins Sign Up

Coursework Planning Session for First-Year Students
2026-04-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-24 15:30 - 17:00
Led by our First Year Specialist, Mike Hill, Planning Sessions for First-Year Students are a great opportunity for first-year and transfer students to begin developing a personal four (or more) year plan.
There are two editions of these sessions: a course planning edition and an activities edition. In this coursework edition, get help planning pre-health pre-reqs and other important coursework for each semester of college.
Before you participate in these sessions, make sure you are enrolled in our online pre-health orientation, Pre-Health 101.

Register

Spring Break – No Drop-ins
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-05

Program Info Session: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:00
Interested in becoming a physician? Join us for an information session with Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine to learn more about their admissions process, curriculum, and unique training opportunities. Representatives from Oakland will provide a program overview and highlight what makes their training distinctive.
This session is a great opportunity to:

Learn about the structure and requirements
Gain insight into the admissions timeline and selection process
Ask questions directly to program representatives
Explore how to strengthen your application and prepare for med school

Whether you are early in exploring MD or preparing to apply, this session will provide valuable guidance as you plan your next steps.
Register

CANCELED: Drop-in Advising (2nd year +)
2026-03-11 13:00 - 15:30
There will be no drop-ins March 11, 2026 due to an all-staff conflict.

Program Info Session: The Carle Illinois College of Medicine
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:00
Interested in becoming a physician? Join us for an information session with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine to learn more about their admissions process, curriculum, and unique training opportunities. Representatives from the program will provide a program overview and highlight what makes their training distinctive.
This session is a great opportunity to:

Learn about the structure and requirements
Gain insight into the admissions timeline and selection process
Ask questions directly to program representatives
Explore how to strengthen your application and prepare for med school

Whether you are early in exploring MD or preparing to apply, this session will provide valuable guidance as you plan your next steps.
Register

Crafting Your Best Personal Statement for Health Professions Programs
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00
Join this virtual panel to gain valuable tips on crafting a standout personal statement for health professional programs. You’ll receive advice from a CPHA advisor, a medical program admissions representative, a recent alum, and a Writing Center staff member. Bring your questions, there will be an open Q&A. We look forward to seeing you there.
This event is co-hosted by the Center for Pre-Health Advising and the Writing Center.
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