Carroll University
Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)

Who is Eligible?

High school juniors and seniors interested in careers in physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, clinical exercise physiology, pharmacy, athletic training, public health, radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography or an undecided health career. 

CU Rising Scholars at Carroll University

Our weeklong summer residential program gives you an opportunity to explore university life and gain academic, social and life skills that will help you succeed in college. Application is required; HCOP ambassadors are given preference.

Project Pioneer

Our pre-college, academic-year program that includes cultural activities, panel presentations with diverse primary and mental health care professionals and service projects in medically underserved community settings.

Preparing and Advancing Students for Opportunities in Science (PASOS)

If you’re a student graduating from Bruce Guadalupe Middle School or Acosta Middle School, you can apply to join our special CU/UCC PASOS program, which provides personal and professional development activities, including a high school peer mentorship program.
 
If interested, please contact cuhcop@carrollu.edu for more information and to apply. 

Who is Eligible?  

Students must first be admitted to Carroll University as a full-time, first-year undergraduate student and: 

• Intend to major or declare an emphasis in:
  • Public Health 
  • Radiologic Technology 
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography 
  • Pre-Physical Therapy 
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy 
  • Pre-Physician Assistant 
  • Pre-Pharmacy 
  • Pre-Athletic Training 
  • Pre-Exercise Physiology 
• Come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background 
• Have at least a 2.75 cumulative high school GPA 
• Be US Citizens or Permanent Residents and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

Financial Support 

All first-year undergraduate ambassadors are eligible for a scholarship starting at $5,000. The scholarship will increase each year based on participation in the program. Stipends available for approved educational experiences. 

Bridge Program 

As an incoming HCOP ambassador at Carroll, you’ll participate in a week-long summer residential college program to support your transition from high school to Carroll.  

Personal and Professional Development 

HCOP ambassadors receive financial literacy training, mentorship opportunities, career exploration and advising, and hands-on experiences in medically underserved communities and in primary care. 

Academic Support 

Students receive academic coaching, assistance in the creation of a study plan, and guidance in applying to graduate level health science programs. 

Who is Eligible? 

Students must first be admitted to Carroll University as a 500-level graduate student and: 

• Be studying in one of the following programs:
  • ​Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy 
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Athletic Training 
• Come from an educationally or economically disadvantaged background 
• Be US Citizens or Permanent Residents file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

Financial Support 

Graduate HCOP Ambassadors are eligible for a scholarship of $7,500 each year in the two-year program. Stipends for approved clinical experiences are also available. 

Personal and Professional Development 

Students engage in a common read to learn more about social determinants of health and lead discussion clubs to encourage reflective practice.  Students also receive education to improve personal wellbeing, financial literacy, leadership development, and professional etiquette.  

Academic Support 

500-level ambassadors receive one-on-one support in time management and study plans. 600-level ambassadors receive support in National Board Examination preparation.