Prospective & Incoming Students
We’re excited you’re considering the University of Colorado Boulder for your college career.
Are you considering becoming a physician, nurse, physical therapist, or dentist? What about a genetic counselor,Ìýpublic health educator, or healthcare administrator?ÌýС»ÆÊé Boulder's Office of Pre-Health Advising can help you!ÌýOur office and pre-health communuity is aÌýgreat place to learn, grow, and connect with others, especially others who are also considering a career in healthcare. Our Pre-health Advisors are lookingÌýforward to working with you if you decide to make С»ÆÊé BoulderÌýyour college home!
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Interested in connecting more with our office?
Join a New Student Webinar to:
- Learn more about OPHA
- Understand the role of Pre-Health Advisors and Academic Advisors
- Cover important knowledge for your first semester classes
- Understand your next steps to becoming officially pre-health
These webinars are made for incoming first-year OPHA students to understand their next steps and feel confident before the fall semester begins. Check out our dates below and don't miss out!
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday, May 19th 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, May 20th 2026 | 4:30pm-5:30pm | |
| Thursday, May 28th 2026 | 5:00-6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | |
| Saturday, June 6th 2026 | 10:00am-11:00amÌý |
As a С»ÆÊé Boulder Student...
The Office of Pre-Health Advising can help you on your path to a healthcare career with services including:Ìý
- Individual pre-health advising for all students, regardless of major
- Assistance exploring and identifying pre-health career options
- Engagement in a community of pre-health peers
- Group advising, workshops, and educational programs
- Course selection for professional school
- Comprehensive, tailored assistance with your future application to professional school
Want to learn more?
Before С»ÆÊé Boulder
If you're in high school, considering a career in healthcare, there are things you can do right now to help you prepare.
Volunteer in a healthcare setting
Gain experience in healthcare settings to learn moe about your interest in the field and whether it is the right fit for you.
Shadow a healthcare professional
What better way to learn more about healthcare than to see it in action! Shadow your local physician, pharmacist, or dentist to see first-hand what it is like to practice in that profession.
Take challenging coursework
Healthcare fields require many courses, especially in science. College courses are advanced and sometimes, taking challenging coursework in high school can set you up for success in college as they provide you with ample space to practice your time management, note-taking, and study skills.
Become a leader in your community
Begin to build your identity as a leader and engage in ways that can help and/or serve others, especially those who are in need.