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Summer Preparedness and Readiness Course (SPaRC)

The Summer Preparedness and Readiness Course (SPaRC) is a multi-week program designed to prepare incoming students for the rigors of their chosen program. SPaRC provides students with an introduction to applicable courses, skills, and competencies in an interprofessional healthcare setting while easing their transition to a professional graduate program. SPaRC also helps students evaluate their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of academics, and inter- and intra-personal development. By the time school starts officially, SPaRC participants have been introduced to deans and faculty, know how to access crucial resources on campus, have experienced and dealt with information overload, and, best of all, have already connected with fellow students in and outside of their programs.

“I had to just confidently believe that I had actually learned the concepts and not stored them in my memory. Thank you very much for that session, and everything you do for us!”

– DO
The College of Dental Medicine held its White Coat Ceremony Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center.

How to Apply

1
Set up your Application
2
Get Confirmation Email
3
Make Your Payment

Steps

SET UP YOUR APPLICATION

AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

MAKE YOUR PAYMENT

  • SPaRC is $400.00.
  • Payment instructions are in the confirmation email
On December 14, 2022, COMP held a Research Symposium & Poster Fest inside HEC. Students presented research spanning various topics of interest in the field, and the top posters at the Poster Fest won prizes.

Meet SPaRC Students

Alumni discuss how participation in SPaRC contributed to their overall experience at WesternU.