Admission Requirements

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Chiropractic College Requirements

To be enrolled in chiropractic college, you need at least 90 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher, though many of our students enroll after completing a bachelor’s degree. Prerequisites can be earned at any accredited college, but Sherman has agreements with several colleges for undergraduate work.

If you have questions about specific courses, please call the Admission Office at 800-849-8771, ext. 760. We are happy to help you.

Requirements

Chiropractic college requirements for traditional admission:
  • 90 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

OR

  • 90 semester hours with a cumulative GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 on a 4.0 scale with a minimum of 24 semester credits in life and physical science courses

 

Please refer to Policy 2002 and Policy 2006(International Students) for additional admission requirements.

Prerequisite Courses for Traditional Admission

Of the 90 semester hours required for traditional admission, a minimum of 24 must be life and physical sciences with a substantive lab for half. Preferred courses include biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. We prefer that you have an equal distribution of life and physical sciences.

Documents Required

Documents Required
  • Online application: Apply Now
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Two written essays
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Send All Documents To

Sherman College of Chiropractic
Attention: Admission Department
PO Box 1452
Spartanburg, SC 29304

The college also accepts e-transcripts and letters of recommendation at admissions@sherman.edu.