Your Interview
Congratulations on advancing to the next step in the admissions process! By now, you should have received an electronic confirmation with the date and time of your online interview. If you have any questions or need to make changes to your scheduled appointment, please contact your Admissions Counselor, who will be happy to assist you.
We encourage you to carefully review the information below to learn more about what to expect on interview day, how to prepare, and additional resources available to support you throughout the process.
We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your experiences, interests, and goals.
Office of Admissions
Western University of Health Sciences
About the Interview & Interviewers
While on campus you will hear from faculty and administration about the curriculum, admissions process, and student services as well as chat with students over lunch and take a tour of the campus.
You can expect to be interviewed by faculty, administrators, clinicians, and/or a student. The interview will serve as an opportunity for you to demonstrate qualities that could not be fully assessed by your application alone. The interviewers wish to learn more about you and to determine your compatibility with our program.
During the 25-30 minute interview your interviewers will ask a series of general and behavioral-based questions (which require you to draw from personal experience to formulate your answers).
Check-In
A photo ID will be required at the time you check in for your interview. Please report to the lobby of the Health Education Center (HEC), see our online campus map. We encourage you to arrive to campus 15 minutes before your scheduled check-in time so that you have ample time to park and walk to the Health Education Center.
Identity Verification Policy
Proper identification of individuals allows WesternU to provide a safe and secure campus environment. In addition, the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315, requires that University confirm that a person enrolling in the University is the person who is completing the enrollment form, and that the student taking an examination is the student who participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course.
It is the policy of Western University of Health Sciences that applicants to the University are required to provide a government issued ID when checking in for an Admissions interview. Applicants who are unable to provide an acceptable form of identification may reschedule their interview if space is available. For more information on acceptable forms of identification, review the University’s Identity Verification policy.
Preparing For Your Interview
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your time with us:
- Make sure your best business professional attire is ready to wear
- Review the Sample Interview Schedule
- Review the Course Catalog
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Curriculum Overview (page 54)
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Have a few questions ready for the interviewers in case they ask
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Bring a pen and notepad in case you need to take notes
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Get a good nights’ sleep so your body and mind are refreshed
🚘Parking Instructions
- How to Get to the WesternU California Pomona Campus
- Plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and check-in
- Parking will be available in Lot 12, a paid City of Pomona parking lot located at Gibbs Street and First Street. You can view the location of Lot 12 on the WesternU campus map
- Parking is free for the first two hours. After two hours, a flat rate of $2.00 applies. City parking meters accept both coins and credit/debit cards. After parking, please check in and complete payment, if applicable, at any of the parking payment machines. You do not need to display the receipt in your vehicle.
- Please do not park in the WesternU Health Center parking structure, as vehicles without the appropriate parking permit may receive a citation.Interview Day Directions & Arrival Plan Ahead
🏢 Interview Location
- Health Education Center (HEC)
Health Education Center
Address: 701 E Second St, Pomona, CA
Check in on the first floor at the desk as you walk through the double doors
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About the Health Education Center
The Health Education Center (HEC) is a central campus hub featuring student study and commons spaces, Outtakes Café, classrooms, research labs, administrative offices, and a recital hall. The HEC also houses the Dean’s Offices for the Colleges of Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, and Dental Medicine.
✈️Airports & 🏨Hotels
When scheduling flights, we recommend flying in and out of Ontario International Airport (ONT), which is approximately 10 miles east of our campus. Additional options include Santa Ana/John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is approximately 30 miles south of our campus or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) which is approximately 40 miles west of campus. If you’re an out of town guest, you may also wish to reference some conveniently located hotels.
Financial Aid
Our online tools make it easy to manage financial aid, access forms, and review important information through BanWeb/Self-Service and the WesternU student portal.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit our Financial Aid FAQ’S for answers to common questions about financial aid requirements and the application process.
Our Financial Aid team is also available to assist you—no appointment necessary.