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Your Pathway to Graduate Healthcare Education

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) and California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) are partnering to help health science students and graduates take the next step toward rewarding healthcare careers. Eligible students benefit from dedicated admissions guidance, defined pathways into select SMU programs, and opportunities for reserved seats, guaranteed interviews, or priority consideration for admission, based on program requirements. With personalized support and expanded access to advanced healthcare programs, students can move forward with greater confidence toward their professional goals.

How It Works

Work closely with a Samuel Merritt admissions concierge for clear guidance, steady support, and the confidence to move toward a rewarding healthcare career.

Depending on the program and eligibility criteria, CSUEB students or grads may receive a guaranteed admission, a guaranteed interview, or priority consideration through the SMU-CSUEB partnership.

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Program Information

Guaranteed Admission

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

DPM Special Benefits

Minimum $10k first-year scholarship
Eligible for SMU scholarships
Option to defer enrollment up to 1 year after CSUEB graduation
Peer mentor program for applicants

Guaranteed Interview

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Priority Consideration

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing – Case Manager (ELMSN-CM)
Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (ELMSN-FNP)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Partnership Benefits

Dedicated admissions support from an SMU admission concierge
Defined pathways into select SMU programs
Opportunities to connect with SMU faculty, students, and admissions representatives
Proximity to one of only 11 podiatric medical schools in the United States
Personalized guidance on admissions requirements and application preparation

“SMU has been great to me. I feel spoiled every time I come to school.”

Vincent Chan DPM ’29

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