Chiropractic Pre

As a student in the Pre-Chiropractic program at Aurora University, you will major in Health Science, acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the ever-changing field of health care. You will also enroll in the Pre-Chiropractic program, which offers a curated collection of prerequisite courses necessary to be accepted into a chiropractic school.

To help you navigate your academic career and prepare for chiropractic school, AU offers one-on-one guidance with our own Pre-Medical Professions Advisor C.J. Chen. A longtime biology professor at AU, Chen is an expert in the application process for health profession schools. Internship opportunities are also available so you can experience, first hand, what it is like to practice chiropractic medicine.

At AU, you will also have an opportunity to participate in research, a step that will enhance your chiropractic school application. AU offers students unique opportunities to conduct laboratory research with expert faculty in the field. Developing research experience deepens your understanding of what you learn in the classroom and prepares you with the skills to succeed in chiropractic school.

How much education is required to become a chiropractor?

After you earn your undergraduate degree, you need to attend chiropractic school for typically four years and then pass a national board examination to be licensed to practice.

Earn your Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) medicine degree at National University of Health Sciences

Aurora University is a member of National University of Health Sciences' Advanced Scholars Program. This special affiliation means that AU Pre-Chiropractic students who complete the required course work and maintain a 3.0 grade point average can gain admission to National University's doctor of chiropractic medicine program. In this rigorous, fast-track program, students start their graduate studies at National University in Lombard, Illinois, during their senior year at AU. Completion of the first-year coursework at National University will be applied to the student's AU bachelor degree course requirements. Students interested in this program should contact AU's Pre-Medical Professions Advisor.

We consider students for regular freshman admission who have graduated from an accredited high school (in a college preparatory curriculum) or have earned a GED credential. We review students' completed admission files on an individual basis.

Students who apply to Aurora University benefit from a rolling admissions policy. AU reviews applications as they are completed and students are notified about admissions decisions throughout the admission cycle. Undergraduate students who have a strong desire to attend Aurora University are encouraged to apply early in their senior year.

1. Apply online here.
2. Official transcripts from schools attended in the United States must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process. Undergraduate applicants must request official transcripts from all secondary and/or post-secondary schools. Graduate applicants must request official transcripts from all post-secondary schools.
3. Certified copies of all official transcripts from international schools attended must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process.
4. Official certified evaluations of all non-English academic transcripts from international schools attended must be evaluated by one of the following companies: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE); World Education Service (WES); Center for Educational Documentation (CED). Evaluations must be sent directly to the Office of Admission.
5. English competency test OR standardized test
   1. Official English competency test results (for non-English speaking countries and all graduate applicants) Official scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admission. Below are the minimum scores required for admission from one of the following:
      • TOEFL paper-based: 550 or higher
      • TOEFL computer-based: 213 or higher
      • TOEFL Internet-based: 79 or higher
      • IELTS: 6.5 or higher
   2. Official standardized test results (for English-speaking countries only) Official scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admission. Below are the minimum scores required for admission from one of the following:
      • American College Test (ACT) – minimum composite score of 19 (online college code = 0950)
      • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – minimum score (Math and Critical Reading) of at least 910, for tests taken prior to March 1, 2016 (online college code = 1027)
      • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – minimum score (Math and Critical Reading) of at least 980, for tests taken after March 1, 2016 (online college code = 1027)
6. References must be academic or professional based (All items are required).
   
   • 1 Letter of Recommendation
   • 1 Personal Statement
   • 2 References providing contact information (email preferred)
7. Statement of Financial Resources International students applying for an I-20 Student Visa must submit the Statement of Financial Resources form as required by Aurora University and the guidelines from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This form must be signed and notarized and be accompanied by an original letter from a bank official certifying the availability of funds for study at Aurora University.
8. Copy of current passport.
9. Copy of I-94 may be obtained online here.
10. Copy of Visa only if applicants are currently in the U.S. or holding a valid U.S. Visa.
11. Additional Documentation for graduate applicants may be required. Please contact the Center for Graduate Studies at 630-947-8955 for more information.