The following policies and procedures apply to students who wish to transfer from other osteopathic medical schools. TOUROCOM accepts transfer students from other U.S. osteopathic medical colleges providing they are in "good academic standing" and have an acceptable reason(s) for seeking a transfer. Typically, approval is granted only to those who transfer in as second or third year students. Candidates for transfer must be eligible for re-admission to the previously attended college of osteopathic medicine.

Transfer applicants must provide the following documents promptly in order to allow appropriate committee review preceding the semester of intended enrollment:

1. A letter to the Director of Admissions indicating why the student wishes to transfer, explaining any difficulties at his or her previous institution.
2. A Supplemental Application (with the non-refundable $200 application fee) clearly marked and highlighted FOR TRANSFER ONLY.
3. Most recent Medical College Admission score (MCAT).
4. Official copies of transcripts from all post-secondary school and colleges.
5. Official copy of the most current osteopathic medical school transcript.
6. A letter from the osteopathic medical college in which the student is currently enrolled, stating that the student is in good academic standing.
7. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the osteopathic medical college in which the student is currently enrolled.

All required material (see above) must be directed to the attention of the Director of Admissions of TOUROCOM and be submitted in a timely manner. Acceptance of transfer students will be dependent upon the student's qualifications, curricular compatibility and available space. Additional course work may be required to satisfy the TOUROCOM curriculum. If the student receives an invitation, he/she interviews with an appropriate interview team. The interview team then makes an admission recommendation to the Dean who then determines both the student's admission status and class standing. The transfer application deadline is June 15th.Clinical Dean. These regulations are strictly observed.

1. Admissions and Standards Committee review
   Once the candidate's file is complete, the Admissions Committee will meet and review the student's academic record and compatibility with the mission of the institution. If found acceptable, the applicant's file may be sent for consideration by the Student Promotion Committee.
2. Student Promotion Committee review
   The Student Promotion Committee will review the file to determine compatibility with the curriculum and, if appropriate, specify the deficiencies to be addressed. If the candidate's records are found incompatible with the curriculum, the file will be returned to the Director of Admissions with a recommendation to deny transfer. If the candidate is found acceptable at this stage, the transfer application file will be returned to the Director of Admissions in preparation for the personal interview.
3. Personal Interview
   The Director of Admissions, with the recommendation of both the Admissions and Standards Committee and the Student Promotion Committee, will invite the transfer candidate to TOUROCOM to be interviewed by the Admissions and Standards Committee.
4. Admission Decision
   Following the personal interview, the Admissions and Standards Committee will enter charge the Director of Admissions with advising the candidate that the request for transfer has not been approved, or will recommend to the Dean of College that the request for transfer will be granted. The Dean shall finally determine admission status and class standing.
5. Advanced standing
   Students that feel they have achieved mastery of course content at another institution may take a comprehensive examination for consideration of course exemption. The fee for that examination will be $ 400. Students passing the examination will be given alternate academic assignments.