Program Overview

Introduction to the Pre-Chiropractic Path

The Pre-Chiropractic Path at SUNY Plattsburgh is designed for students of various majors who aspire to become chiropractors. The Pre-Health Professions Advising Committee (PHPAC) plays a crucial role in ensuring that students are well-prepared to apply to chiropractic school.

General Criteria for Chiropractic Schools

Chiropractic schools have fewer definite prerequisites compared to other post-graduate professional schools. The general criteria include:

• Completion of 90 semester hours of a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• A minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical sciences courses, with at least half of these courses including labs.
• A well-rounded general education program that encompasses courses in the humanities and social sciences.

Shadowing and Admissions

Admissions committees at chiropractic schools expect applicants to have experience working in a chiropractic office or shadowing a chiropractor. Shadowing opportunities can be arranged through the chairman of the PHPAC.

Applying to Chiropractic School

There is no central application service for chiropractic schools, and each school has its own timetable and deadlines.

Partner Programs

SUNY Plattsburgh has a 4+4 Guaranteed Admission Program with the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. This articulation agreement provides scholarships to qualified applicants and ensures an easier application process.

Requirements for the 4+4 Program

To be eligible for the program, students must:

• Complete the equivalent of three academic years of undergraduate study (90 semester hours) at an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Fulfill a minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical science courses, with at least half of these courses including labs.
• Complete a well-rounded general education program in the humanities and social sciences.

Areas of Undergraduate Study

Students can matriculate in various programs of study leading to the Baccalaureate Degree, including:

• Athletic training
• Behavioral biology
• Biology and related majors
• Biochemistry and related majors
• Biophysics
• Chemistry and related majors
• Earth sciences and related majors
• Exercise science and related majors
• Exercise physiology
• Health and human performance
• Kinesiology
• Nutrition
• Physics and related majors
• Psychology
• Sports sciences and related majors

Scholarships

Students who complete the course of study with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all specified science courses may be eligible for scholarships. The scholarship values range from $1,750 to $2,500, depending on the student's cumulative GPA and grades in science courses.

Application Process

Students must submit a letter of intent to the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic by their first two years at the college or university, identifying themselves as articulation students and specifying their desired date of entrance. They must also apply for admission to the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic one year in advance of their desired entrance date and complete all other application procedures, including a satisfactory admission interview. The required references should include one from a doctor of chiropractic and one from a faculty member at the college or university.