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Does anyone attend LUCOM and has completed their first year? Please response if u would be willing to answer a couple questions I have!
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I'm a current first year, but I would be happy to answer any questions you have.
 
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For any current student... how strict is the dress code? I'm reading the Student Handbook and it says no jeans or yoga pants. Is this at all times?

11.3.C. Dress Code Violations:
Students may not wear the following unless specified in the syllabus or required for laboratory experiences:
  • Shorts or cutoffs
  • Miniskirts
  • Jeans or denim of any type (except on designated “Jean Day”)
  • See-through clothing or halter tops
  • Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, or any open-toed shoe
  • T-shirts of any type may not be worn as the outer shirt
  • Jogging, yoga, or other exercise clothing
  • Inappropriately matched garments
  • Garments with any offensive, suggestive, obscene, or unprofessional statements or
    gestures
  • Hats, caps, or head coverings, other than religious cover, may not be worn in the
    classroom, laboratories, library, or other educational settings.
 
ASpecificPacific said:
For any current student... how strict is the dress code? I'm reading the Student Handbook and it says no jeans or yoga pants. Is this at all times?

11.3.C. Dress Code Violations:
Students may not wear the following unless specified in the syllabus or required for laboratory experiences:
  • Shorts or cutoffs
  • Miniskirts
  • Jeans or denim of any type (except on designated “Jean Day”)
  • See-through clothing or halter tops
  • Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, or any open-toed shoe
  • T-shirts of any type may not be worn as the outer shirt
  • Jogging, yoga, or other exercise clothing
  • Inappropriately matched garments
  • Garments with any offensive, suggestive, obscene, or unprofessional statements or
    gestures
  • Hats, caps, or head coverings, other than religious cover, may not be worn in the
    classroom, laboratories, library, or other educational settings.
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Hey, I don't want to start anything but you are in this profession for a reason. START ACTING THE PART. START DRESSING THE PART. If anyone is concerned about not being able to wear jeans and yoga pants, this ain't the profession for them. Nothing against you, just my 2 cents.
 
MaxCycle42 said:
Hey, I don't want to start anything but you are in this profession for a reason. START ACTING THE PART. START DRESSING THE PART. If anyone is concerned about not being able to wear jeans and yoga pants, this ain't the profession for them. Nothing against you, just my 2 cents.
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not to discount your opinion, but I resent the idea that physicians need to be de-humanized in this way. Physicians are humans, and it is a reasonable question for somebody to ask if they are not allowed to wear jeans or yoga pants while they're walking through campus or pulling an all-nighter in the library. While it may not be acceptable at this school in particular, it by no means indicates whether that person is fit for a career in medicine.
 
ASpecificPacific said:
For any current student... how strict is the dress code? I'm reading the Student Handbook and it says no jeans or yoga pants. Is this at all times?

11.3.C. Dress Code Violations:
Students may not wear the following unless specified in the syllabus or required for laboratory experiences:
  • Shorts or cutoffs
  • Miniskirts
  • Jeans or denim of any type (except on designated “Jean Day”)
  • See-through clothing or halter tops
  • Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, or any open-toed shoe
  • T-shirts of any type may not be worn as the outer shirt
  • Jogging, yoga, or other exercise clothing
  • Inappropriately matched garments
  • Garments with any offensive, suggestive, obscene, or unprofessional statements or
    gestures
  • Hats, caps, or head coverings, other than religious cover, may not be worn in the
    classroom, laboratories, library, or other educational settings.
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8-5 Monday through Friday. Labs can be any day of the week, so there are frequently students coming in and out of the building in scrubs, gym clothes, and business casual clothes, and if there are OSCE's or other professional events going on you'll see dressier attire such as full suits and/or white coats.

8-5 Monday through Friday is considered "business hours" at LUCOM, and therefore we are expected to dress business casual for any on-campus activities during this time unless otherwise specified. It's not difficult to adhere to the dress code and still be extremely comfortable.
 
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ASpecificPacific said:
For any current student... how strict is the dress code? I'm reading the Student Handbook and it says no jeans or yoga pants. Is this at all times?

11.3.C. Dress Code Violations:
Students may not wear the following unless specified in the syllabus or required for laboratory experiences:
  • Shorts or cutoffs
  • Miniskirts
  • Jeans or denim of any type (except on designated “Jean Day”)
  • See-through clothing or halter tops
  • Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, or any open-toed shoe
  • T-shirts of any type may not be worn as the outer shirt
  • Jogging, yoga, or other exercise clothing
  • Inappropriately matched garments
  • Garments with any offensive, suggestive, obscene, or unprofessional statements or
    gestures
  • Hats, caps, or head coverings, other than religious cover, may not be worn in the
    classroom, laboratories, library, or other educational settings.
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Hey! 1st year here, so we cannot wear jeans or leggings during school hours. So I believe its 8am-5pm. After that I believe you can wear legging/jeans if you choose to. I'm not really bothered by this at all, the school just wants us to look professional.
 
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shadowblue said:
Does anyone know what provisional status means?
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I was accepted last week with a provisional acceptance. Which means, once a spot becomes available I will be offered a spot for the 2021 fall cohort. If a spot does not come available I will be granted admission into the 2022 fall cohort. However, they said that they are 100% sure that a spot will open, it just depends on when (since their class is currently full). They also said that each year they completely exhaust the students on the provisional acceptance list 🙂
 
chaiteapls said:
I was accepted last week with a provisional acceptance. Which means, once a spot becomes available I will be offered a spot for the 2021 fall cohort. If a spot does not come available I will be granted admission into the 2022 fall cohort. However, they said that they are 100% sure that a spot will open, it just depends on when (since their class is currently full). They also said that each year they completely exhaust the students on the provisional acceptance list 🙂
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oh, thank you for the clarification! I had some confusion about that too! Either way, We WILL become doctors!! whoohoo!!!
 
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shadowblue said:
i meant pre interview provisional 😢.... lol
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No the pre-interview provisional doesn't mean anything. I have had that status from the time I submitted my secondary back in early/mid August. I also called the admissions office, and they confirmed that the provisional status pre-II doesn't mean anything.
 
Hi guys, I was accepted earlier in the cycle and I love it at LUCOM. I have a quick question... does anybody know of any current or past students who completed M.Div along with the DO program? I'm interested in medical missions and wondered if any students get their M.Div as well
 
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does anyone know if we can pay the deposit with electronic check? the only option that shows up for me is credit card
 
rollhumps said:
Hi guys, I was accepted earlier in the cycle and I love it at LUCOM. I have a quick question... does anybody know of any current or past students who completed M.Div along with the DO program? I'm interested in medical missions and wondered if any students get their M.Div as well
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I’ve never heard of anyone doing this, and there is definitely not a program or track for it. The workload is pretty heavy just for the DO, I don’t know how you would fit the M. Div in with it.
 
Hey first ever post to SDN. I'm an accepted student at LUCOM and I was about to hop on a Black Friday deal for a new pc for next year. Then I realized that LUCOM gives you a computer and some programs as a one time ($1750) fee rolled into the tuition. Does anybody know what type of computer is given?

Tuition and Fees | Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tuition and fees, set each year by the Liberty University Board of Trustees, are subject to change. Find Admissions Information Admission Deposit Confirmation Deposit: $2,000 (non-refundable) All deposits will be credited towards first-term charges. Tuition and Fees (2021-22) LUCOM Tuition...
www.liberty.edu www.liberty.edu
 
MayTheForceBeWithYou92 said:
Hey first ever post to SDN. I'm an accepted student at LUCOM and I was about to hop on a Black Friday deal for a new pc for next year. Then I realized that LUCOM gives you a computer and some programs as a one time ($1750) fee rolled into the tuition. Does anybody know what type of computer is given?

Tuition and Fees | Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tuition and fees, set each year by the Liberty University Board of Trustees, are subject to change. Find Admissions Information Admission Deposit Confirmation Deposit: $2,000 (non-refundable) All deposits will be credited towards first-term charges. Tuition and Fees (2021-22) LUCOM Tuition...
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The current class received Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 390s, the previous few classes received the prior version, the 380s. They’re 2-in-1s touchscreens. Some students choose to purchase a MacBook or iPad, or had one previously that they continue to use, however all exams must be taken on the school computers.
 
pumpkincakery said:
Yes I'm a 3rd year, lmk if you have any questions!
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Hi, I have a question. I’m not good at standardized tests and I think I’ll have to start studying for step/comlex before the 6 week designated study period. I’ve heard it’s not necessary by some but others say they studied before The 6 weeks. Knowing myself, I think I should. Is it possible at LUCOM? I’ve heard some schools make it harder for students to find time to prep. Would I have time outside of class work?
 
pandemicpremed97 said:
Hi, I have a question. I’m not good at standardized tests and I think I’ll have to start studying for step/comlex before the 6 week designated study period. I’ve heard it’s not necessary by some but others say they studied before The 6 weeks. Knowing myself, I think I should. Is it possible at LUCOM? I’ve heard some schools make it harder for students to find time to prep. Would I have time outside of class work?
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Yes
 
Just to be sure, we can submit ON monday, the 14th, right? like if I submit in the afternoon of that day will it be okay?
 
veggiepremed said:
Just to be sure, we can submit ON monday, the 14th, right? like if I submit in the afternoon of that day will it be okay?
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Correct! It’s due ON the 14th by the end of the business day. I recommend submitting It first thing in the morning tho because It took awhile to show on my portal. They’ll have the record and you’ll have the receipt within minutes tho, so you should be fine!
 
chaiteapls said:
I was accepted last week with a provisional acceptance. Which means, once a spot becomes available I will be offered a spot for the 2021 fall cohort. If a spot does not come available I will be granted admission into the 2022 fall cohort. However, they said that they are 100% sure that a spot will open, it just depends on when (since their class is currently full). They also said that each year they completely exhaust the students on the provisional acceptance list 🙂
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Does provisional status was offered through phone call?
Does it change any status in portal?
 
pinaga said:
Does provisional status was offered through phone call?
Does it change any status in portal?
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Yep. It's most likely Mr. Smith will make that call and the full acceptance later. So look out of the Virginia area code! And no, there's still a "lock" on my confirmation deposit tab.
 
Do you guys know which email they send the acceptance to? It states that they send to Liberty email address. Is that the email that we provided or do we have an email in their system already?
 
makkuchills said:
Do you guys know which email they send the acceptance to? It states that they send to Liberty email address. Is that the email that we provided or do we have an email in their system already?
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Your email address is what you use to login to their portal and how you scheduled your interview. They will email your acceptance to your regular email as well but it will take longer. My acceptance came first via a call
 
veggiepremed said:
Your email address is what you use to login to their portal and how you scheduled your interview. They will email your acceptance to your regular email as well but it will take longer. My acceptance came first via a call
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That's so weird. They did not call me for some reason. But I did login and saw that I have been accepted. Thank you for the reply 😊
 
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