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Congratulations on Being Admitted to Des Moines University!

Begin your journey at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences by following the steps on our handy checklist below! You will receive additional emails and communications, but if you have questions or need help along the way, please reach out to us at at 515-271-1499 or DMUAdmit@dmu.edu.

Congratulations on your many achievements so far! We can’t wait to welcome you to DMU!

Mark Your Calendar

Be sure to know your program’s dates for orientation and the first day of class.

Des Moines University students at Orientation.

What’s Next?

Review these helpful resources as you prepare for onboarding at DMU.

  • Check Your DMU Admissions Account for details about deadlines, including your seat deposit, matriculation agreement, transcripts and more.

  • Complete the Criminal Background Check Process. Detailed instructions will be available on Pulse approximately three months prior to orientation.

  • Ensure DMU Has All Final Transcripts Listed on Your DMU Admissions Account by the Posted Deadline. Final transcripts can be sent to DMUAdmit@dmu.edu. If you are concerned that your transcript will not be available by the deadline, email DMUAdmit@dmu.edu.

  • Check Your DMU Email and Pulse Often! Once you have your DMU email, expect communications from faculty and all other campus departments to come to this address.

  • Contact the Financial Aid Office at 515-271-1470 if you plan to request loans or have other questions regarding the financial aid process.

Keep Your Finger on the Pulse

Watch for the following items to be posted to Pulse throughout the semester.

  • Financial Aid E-Packet

    Complete all forms as early as possible. If you will not be requesting aid, kindly inform the financial aid office at financial.aid@dmu.edu.

  • Pre-Registration Checklist

    This must be completed prior to orientation.

  • Student Health Requirements

    This will help you know which immunizations are required.

  • Student Health Insurance

    All DMU students are required to carry health insurance. You will have the opportunity to enroll in or waive DMU’s health insurance plan.

A student at Des Moines University works with a patient at the DMU Clinic.

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If you have questions, please reach out to the Admissions team at DMUAdmit@dmu.edu.

We’re Here to Help

If you have questions, please reach out to the Admissions team at DMUAdmit@dmu.edu.

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