Early Assurance Programs

Your path to athletic training, pharmacy, physical therapy or medical school.

Jumpstart Your Future with Marshall University’s Early Assurance Programs

Are you still in high school? It’s the perfect time to get ahead on your post-collegiate plans.

Marshall University’s Early Assurance Programs offer a competitive edge for students dedicated to careers in medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, or athletic training.

These programs provide provisional acceptance to professional tracks, paving a clear path toward your goals. Whether you’re an in-state or out-of-state student, our Med School Early Assurance Programs, Early Acceptance Pharmacy School, and Early Assurance PT School offer incredible benefits:

Exclusively available to enrolled Marshall students.
No need to take standardized tests like the MCAT, PCAT, or GRE.
Eliminate the stress and added expenses of traditional application processes.
Gain time for enriching experiences like research, study abroad, or volunteering.
Receive personalized mentoring, networking, and educational opportunities tailored to your field.

For those interested in a 3+2 Athletic Training Program, Marshall provides a unique path to earning both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years.

Key Details:

You must enroll at Marshall University before applying to an Early Assurance Program.
Each program has its own specific eligibility criteria, application process, and due dates.
Once accepted, students must meet ongoing obligations to maintain their status.
Acceptance to Marshall University does not guarantee acceptance into an Early Assurance Program.

Secure your future now with one of Marshall’s Early Assurance Programs. Don’t wait—explore your options and ensure you meet the program due dates today!

Explore Marshall's Early Assurance Programs

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Pharmacy, PharmD

Provides high school seniors with provisional early assurance to our Doctor of Pharmacy program. No PCAT required.

Physical Therapy, DPT

Allows high school seniors to apply for conditional acceptance to our Doctor of Physical Therapy program. No GRE or CASPer required.

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Medicine, MD

Provides Marshall undergraduate students with provisional early assurance into our Doctor of Medicine program. No MCAT required.

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Athletic Training, MS

Provides Marshall undergraduate students with provisional early assurance into our Master of Science in Athletic Training program with our 3+2 curriculum.