The Klingler College of Arts and Sciences is a great fit for students aspiring to careers in medicine, dentistry or law. Our diverse academic offerings grounded in the liberal arts is a strong foundation that offers you the freedom of choice in careers. Our large variety of majors available ensures that you will find a field of study that personally interests and challenges you. This is really what it's about. Professional schools are interested in applicants who have an intellectual breadth and are passionate about their chosen course of study.
Our pre-health and pre-law advisors are available to help you through the process from beginning to end. We can help you understand what professional schools are looking for, how to navigate your undergraduate career, and how to compile a successful application to the school of your choice.
We also offer accelerated programs in dentistry and law for students who are confident they want to pursue a career in these fields.
gives you a start to your professional life earlier with conditional admission to Marquette's School of Dentistry upon completion of your junior year at Marquette. Complete your bachelor's and dental degrees in seven years, rather than the customary eight. More information can be found here about the application process and selection guidelines.
Can I apply to another dental school after taking the DAT?
Yes. You are not obligated in any way to complete the Scholars program or attend Marquette's School of Dentistry. However, if you choose to apply to another dental school, you do not have the advantages of conditional admission. You'll be competing head to head with the students around the country who apply at that time.
Do I have to have a particular major?
Pre-dental scholars must enroll as a biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or physiological sciences major, but its possible to add a second major or additional minors to your course of study. Be sure to talk to your advisor right away to devise a plan to complete all degree requirements.
gives students an opportunity to complete a bachelor's and law degree in only six years. Pre-law Scholars enjoy conditional admission to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Law School upon completion of their junior year at Marquette. about the application process and selection guidelines.
What happens if I decide not to pursue law school?
You are not obligated in any way to complete the scholars program or apply to law school. Of course, we want you to decide this as early as possible, so we've incorporated a course requirement during your first year to help give you a taste of what it’s like to be an attorney. You can also try out the Mock Trial Team to get some hands-on experience with being a trial attorney.
Can I walk with my undergraduate entering class at May Commencement?
Yes. But because Law School grades are not posted until June, Pre-law Scholars do not receive their diploma for their bachelor's degree until August of their fourth year. Cumulative GPA is calculated only after completion of the fourth year, so graduation honors are determined at this point.
Can I apply to another law school after taking the LSAT?
Yes. You are not obligated in any way to complete the scholars program or attend Marquette Law School. However, if you choose to apply to another law school, you do not have the advantages of the special admissions criteria of the scholars program. You'll be competing head to head with every other law school hopeful from around the nation.
What major should I choose?
You should study what interests you because law school does not require a specific major. The Pre-law Scholar application lists the majors to choose from. If you want to pursue a specific aspect of law, we can help you identify a major that will give you the foundational information you can build upon in law school.
Pre-law, Pre-med and Pre-dent are NOT majors. They are simply a declaration of an intent to pursue professional school after graduation. Students must declare and meet the follow the requirements of any major of their choice, making sure that they also take the courses required for admission to the professional school to which they apply.
