Students spend three years at Susquehanna, completing a meticulously structured program that includes Susquehanna distributional requirements, courses for a major in chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics, and pre-engineering foundation courses prescribed by the specific joint university.

For Columbia University, students must earn a minimum grade of B on the first attempt in each prerequisite course specified by Columbia to have priority approval for entrance to the 3+2 program. An overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.50 or higher, as calculated by Columbia, is required. Additionally, students must earn a minimum grade of B (3.0) or better on the first attempt for each pre-engineering science or math course.

For Washington University in St. Louis, students must earn an overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.3 or higher, as calculated by Washington University.

For Case Western Reserve University, students must earn an overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.0 or higher, as calculated by Case Western.

Approved candidates enroll at the joint university for two years, earning both a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics from Susquehanna and an engineering degree from the joint university. 

Joint Degree Programs:

• Chemistry 3+2 Pre-Engineering (Bachelor of Arts)
• Computer Science 3+2 Pre-Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
• Mathematics 3+2 Pre-Engineering (Bachelor of Arts)
• Physics 3+2 Pre-Engineering (Bachelor of Science)

Learn more about Susquehanna University’s 3+2 Engineering Programs. 

High school students and first- or second-year Susquehanna students (with fewer than 60 total college credits) may apply to LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program through LECOM’s EAP portal. After screening, selected students will be offered an interview with LECOM. If successful, they will receive provisional acceptance into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

LECOM guarantees five EAP seats annually in the DO and DMD programs for qualifying students. Dental school seats are available only at the LECOM Bradenton, Florida, campus. Pharmacy program seats are available at the Lake Erie or Bradenton campuses. LECOM also guarantees two EAP seats for provisionally accepted students in the DPM program.

Students spend three years at Susquehanna, completing a meticulously structured program that includes Susquehanna Central Curriculum requirements, courses for a major in chemistry or biochemistry, and pre-pharmacy foundation courses prescribed by the specific joint university.

For Duquesne University, students must complete a three-year undergraduate pre-pharmacy curriculum at Susquehanna, earning 110–116 semester hours toward the chemistry or biochemistry major, including all Central Curriculum requirements. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all Susquehanna courses and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.50.

For Temple University, students must complete at least 112 semester hours toward the biochemistry major, including all Central Curriculum requirements and additional prerequisite courses, within the three years immediately preceding matriculation at Temple. Students must also maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, a minimum 3.0 GPA in all math and science courses, and earn a minimum grade of C in courses considered for transfer into the PharmD program.

Approved candidates enroll at the joint university for four years, earning both a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry from Susquehanna and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the joint university. Select coursework from the first year at the joint university will transfer back to Susquehanna, allowing students to complete their bachelor’s degree requirements at the end of that year. Residency waivers will be approved upon submission to the Residency Waiver Committee. Students will not satisfy their Susquehanna bachelor’s degree requirements until the additional courses from the joint university are completed.

Learn more about Susquehanna University’s Pharmacy 3+4 Programs.

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program prepares college graduates for entry-level positions in the U.S. Army. Many graduates serve extended periods on active duty with the regular Army, while others pursue civilian careers and serve part time in the Army Reserve or National Guard. ROTC students are eligible for an academic stipend and scholarship assistance.

Susquehanna participates in the ROTC program based at Bucknell University. Learn more about Susquehanna University’s ROTC Program. 

Salus University reserves three seats in each incoming class for successful Susquehanna students in the programs below. Students complete four years at Susquehanna, earning their bachelor’s degree before matriculating into a Salus program.

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) 4+4 program: Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, including required prerequisite courses.
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) 4+4 program: Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, including required prerequisite courses.
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) 4+2 program: Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher GPA, including required prerequisite courses.