Pre-law

Advisors: Nancy Karpinski, Director of Career Development Services
and Laura Purdy, Professor of Philosophy

Wells College is a member of the Northeast Association of Pre-law Advisers and offers counseling to students who wish to pursue the graduate study of law. The pre-law advisers assist students in planning their undergraduate programs, preparing for the LSAT, and completing law school applications. Students intending to prepare for law school may begin working with the advisers in their first year. Special programs held on campus will introduce students to representatives from law schools and to Wells College alumnae/i who have completed law school. Wells College also participates in Law School Day at Cornell University each fall. 

The preparation for law school at Wells is based upon the Association of Law Schools' recommendation that a broad liberal arts curriculum best prepares students for the multi-disciplinary study of law. In addition to the student's major area of study, the student is encouraged to participate in the Wells College internship program and gain practical experience in a law-related setting.
 

Pre-health Professions (including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and other health professions) 

Advisor: Professor Shilepsky

Also see: The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Group site

The Wells College Pre-health Advisory Group provides advice to students interested in the health professions.  As an adjunct to the regular academic advisor, a member of this group also serves as the student’s individual advisor in all matters related to this career choice.

Medical schools recommend an undergraduate preparation that combines a thorough grounding in science breadth and depth of study in the liberal arts, and a major that matches the interest and aptitude of the student.  A course of studies that meets medical and dental school admissions requirements and prepares students for nationally administered admissions examinations normally includes two semesters each of general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and English.  Pre-veterinary study would consist of these 10 courses and also a semester of microbiology and/or biochemistry.  Many other health professions schools (e.g. schools of optometry, osteopathy, and chiropractic) have similar requirements.

Wells College sophomores have taken advantage of Early Assurance Programs at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and College of Medicine of the Health Science Center at Syracuse.  A student accepted to these programs is guaranteed a place in the medical school’s entering class two years later. 

The academic program at Wells includes extensive internship and abundant research opportunities both on and off campus.  The combination of academic program, practical experience, and comprehensive individual advising has given Wells students an excellent record in admission to schools in the health professions.

Early Acceptance Program-University of Rochester School of Nursing

The purpose of this program is to facilitate educational and career mobility for students who earn a baccalaureate degree in any major at Wells College and who wish to pursue studies in the Accelerated Masters Program for Non-Nurses at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. 

Educational Studies Program

Director: Professor Talbot

Please see the Education page.

Military: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Wells College students are eligible to participate in the Air Force ROTC Program at Cornell
University, and in some cases qualified students can earn a full or partial scholarship. The objective of the Air Force ROTC Program is to prepare students for positions as officers in the United States Air Force. The program is designed to teach students about the mission and organization of the Air Force, the historical development of airpower, leadership, and management. Students study national security policy and the role of the military in a democratic society. Wells College students register and receive credit for these courses through the Cornell Extramural Office.  Anyone interested in pursuing this program should consult with the director of academic advising or the registrar, as well as the Air Force ROTC contact at Cornell University.

Military: Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Wells College students are eligible to participate in the Army ROTC Program at Cornell University. Eligible students may receive a 4, 3, or 2 year scholarship. The primary objective of the Army Officer Education Program at Cornell is to commission the future officer leadership of the United States Army. Intermediate objectives are to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of responsibility, integrity, and self-discipline and time management, as well as an appreciation of the citizen’s role in national defense. The application of the decision-making process to a variety of situations is given major emphasis as a valuable aid in developing leadership potential. These objectives are archived through a program normally covering four years. A two-year program is available for those who qualify. The program includes specific courses in military science, general academic subjects that assure a well-rounded education, and practical training in leadership through participation in the Cadet Corps. All books, equipment, training, and uniforms are provided at no cost to the student. Wells College students register and receive credit for these courses through the Cornell Extramural Office. Anyone interested in pursuing this program should consult with the director of academic advising or the registrar, as well as the Army ROTC contact at Cornell University.