JAMP is for students wanting to become a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine.
What is considered economically disadvantaged?
You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible to receive a Pell Grant in the student's freshman year of college.
How do I get an application?
The application is an on-line only application. Click on "Application" to open an application. No paper version will be available.
When do I apply?
The on-line JAMP application will be available March 1 - October 1.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, you must complete and submit your on-line application by October 1 (sophomore year).
In addition to submitting your on-line application the following additional supporting documents are required to be submitted by your JAMP Faculty Director
not later than October 15.
A copy of your High School Transcript and Class Rank reviewed by your University’s Office of Admissions.
SAT/ACT Scores reviewed by your university’s Office of Admissions
College Transcripts if you attend another college while attending high school or the summer before Fall semester. This college work must be reported to your university’s Office of Admissions.
Your university’s Official Transcript listing fall and spring grades
Your Student Aid Reports (SAR) for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.
JAMP Applicant Evaluation Letters: An applicant is required to submit two letters of evaluation.
These letters must be from the following individuals:
a) JAMP Faculty Director
b)
University Faculty The JAMP Applicant Evaluation Form must be used to collect the evaluation information and
returned to the JAMP Faculty Director.
JAMP Faculty Director’s Applicant Summary Report.
You should meet with your JAMP Faculty Director as soon as possible to discuss your application and the supporting documents listed above.
I am concurrently taking college classes while I am in high school. Will those classes count towards the 27 semester hour requirement for the for the freshman year?
NO! You must complete 27 hours of undergraduate credit (college classes) DURING the freshman year with a 3.25 Grade Point Average.
What is JAMP's definition of "freshman year"?
"Freshman year" is the first fall and spring semesters after graduation from high school.
I have been accepted to one of the participating universities but I want to start in the summer. Will I still be eligible?
YES, but you must take 27 hours of undergraduate credit DURING the freshman year! You must take all prerequisite coursework at the home undergraduate school. Consult with your JAMP Faculty Director for academic advising. Also, visit the JAMP website, click on the selection criteria link and review section four for prerequisite coursework details.
I have completed several AP classes and have scored high enough to receive college credit for my AP work, can I count this towards the 27 semester hour requirement?
You may only count 3 hours of AP credit towards the 27 hour requirement. The rest of the AP credit that you have earned may count towards your college degree plan if it applies at your university.
I want to start at my local community college and then transfer to one of the participating universities. Will I still be eligible to apply to the Program?
YES! You must be enrolled in a college not later than the fall semester immediately following graduation from high school and at the time of application to JAMP be enrolled at one of the participating universities.
You must complete 27 or more hours during your freshman year. Please consult with the JAMP Faculty Director at the participating university you plan to transfer to for academic advising.
I am a current JAMP student. Can I take coursework at other institutions?
Yes! However, you must take all prerequisite coursework at the home undergraduate school. Consult with your JAMP Faculty Director for academic advising. Also, visit the JAMP website, click on the selection criteria link and review section four for prerequisite coursework details.
How do I find out if I am accepted, rejected or an alternate?
A letter will be sent to you in the U.S. mail detailing your status in JAMP.
How do I find out who the JAMP Faculty Director is at my prospective college?
A list of the JAMP Faculty Directors, by school, can be found on our website at www.utsystem.edu/jamp via the “participating schools” link. Clicking on the Faculty Director’s name automatically launches a new email.
Joint Admission Medical Program
702 Colorado Street, Suite 6.400 | Austin, Texas 78701 | Phone:
(512) 499-4352 | Fax (512) 499-4786
