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Getting Started

Want to get off to a good start as a NC State pre-health student?

  1. Watch the Pre-Health Pack Primer video series
  2. Review all of the Health Professions website
  3. Join the pre-health listserv and stay informed
  4. Attend a pre-health advising program
  5. Meet with the Pre-Health Advisor

Other helpful suggestions:

  1. Attend the annual Health Professions Fair that attracts over 80 professional schools
  2. Consider joining the Pre-Health student club and specialty group
  3. Review the websites of 2 or 3 potential professional schools of interest.  Look closely at the admissions section and FAQs.
  4. Start gaining experience, both clinical and non-clinical (volunteer/community service)
  5. For an overview of Health Careers see explorehealthcareers.org