The HPAC Committee Letter

The HPAC Committee Letter evaluates your personal preparation, and the strength and maturity of your decision to pursue a career in the health professions.

The HPAC Committee Letter is sent to your designated health professional schools as part of your application. We strive to have the Committee Letter written and ready for submission upon your written request to do so.

The Committee Letter can only be sent at your written request via the Applicant Authorization to Release HPAC Letter Form. This form is included in the Health Professions Application Packet.  The letter will only be sent to health professional schools and programs. It will not be sent to prospective employers or other non-health related professional schools or programs.

When is the Committee Letter written?

The Committee Letter is written after your interview with the Health Professions Advisory Committee.

What is written in the Committee Letter?

The content of our Committee Letter is based upon your:

  • Achievements during your college years derived from your Personal Information Form, Transcripts, Résumé/Curriculum Vitae, and Personal Statement
  • LORs
  • HPAC interview

Enclosed with the Committee Letter are the following supporting materials:

  • Your class standing (size of class and your class ranking)
  • An explanation of any academic, personal, or institutional misconduct as determined by the Dean of Advising and Co-curricular Programs (see the Dean’s Clearance Form)

The Committee Letter concludes with an overall committee evaluation ranking as follows:

  • Highest Recommend
  • High Recommend
  • Recommend
  • Recommend with Reservation
  • Presented for Your Consideration