Prehealth Services for Alumni

Applying to the health professions as an alum?

Past PSU applicants have found that it can be extremely beneficial to take a "Gap Year" or more in order to finish prerequisite courses, gain essential experiences and exposures to health care, conduct research, participate in volunteer programs, or work full-time in another industry altogether.

Alumni of Penn State are welcome to utilize the services of the Pre-Health Advising Center. We are happy to meet with alums through in-person appointments, over the phone, or via Zoom to provide advice and support to individuals considering a health career. Alumni may also use our e-portfolio and letter collection services, and apply for our letter packet at any time after graduating from Penn State.

We want to assist alumni with understanding:

• Information about health profession prerequisites and expectations.
• The demands of a health professions degree.
• The keys to being a successful health professional school applicant.
• Relevant courses and experiences that strengthen their application.
• Application assistance and candidacy evaluation.
• Comprehensive Interview and Cover Letter for health professions applicants.

If you are a graduate of Penn State and interested in applying to a Health Professions program, please email one of us at prehealthadvising@psu.edu or call 814-865-7620 to schedule an appointment. You may also attend our virtual group advising sessions! 

For more information on how to obtain a cover letter and comprehensive interview, please visit this page.