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HPAO Canvas Courses

Pre-Health Advising Canvas Course

All UMD students or alums who are interested in engaging with HPAO should join this course. This course is designed to be the main hub for HPAO information and resources. JOIN NOW

*** Canvas access goes away a couple of months after graduation. Please make sure to create an Alumni Associate Account to continue to use our course. You can create one by visiting this website. Once you have successfully created your account please log back on to Canvas with your new account to activate it. You can then register for our course by clicking here***


Committee Process Canvas Course

A group of HPAO students on a hospital tour,All UMD students applying to professional (medical, dental, optometry, or podiatry) programs in the upcoming cycle should join this course (applying in summer of this year to matriculate in fall of next year). JOIN NOW

Although you can apply to professional schools without using the Committee Process, it is carefully designed to prepare, guide and support you through all steps of your application. The course is designed to:

  • Help you confirm your ELIGIBILITY AND READINESS TO APPLY
  • Highlight DEADLINES and best practice TIMELINES
  • Communicate REQUIREMENTS for the Pre-Health Packet and Committee Process
  • Share TIPS AND RESOURCES for completing your application
  • Ensure consistent and timely INFORMATION from the advising team

Nursing Pathway Canvas Course

If you have already been accepted into the Guaranteed Nursing Pathway, we have a dedicated Canvas course for you, as well. If you are on the pathway, this course has information on requirements, deadlines, and how to meet with your Nursing advisor. JOIN NOW