All applicants to NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine will be required to complete a criminal background check as part of the application process.

In addition, criminal background checks will be conducted on a need basis during the student’s initial enrollment at the college and also during the student’s second year at the college.

Students applying to or enrolled at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine will also be required to self-report information on any felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, or outstanding arrests prior to determination on the following forms:

1. AACOMAS application for felony or misdemeanor convictions
2. NYITCOM Supplemental Application
3. Annual Registration Form and in person to the Associate Dean of Student Administration

Failure of an enrolled student to authorize consent for any required background checks, or failure to provide required information to the college, or submission of false information will be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will result in appropriate disciplinary action.