Pharmacy school admissions

Applications are made exclusively through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), provided by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). You’ll need to submit:

• Transcripts

• Two letters of recommendation

• Personal statement

• TOEFL score (if applicable)

Applicants who qualify will be offered an onsite interview. The admissions committee takes a holistic view of your application. We will interview approximately 200 to 250 applicants.

Interview Days
Regular Decision: October through June

Interview days are subject to change.

All candidates and conditionally accepted students must complete academic updates through PharmCAS in the fall and spring.

Fall Academic Update: The window for the fall academic update on PharmCAS is from December until February.

Spring Academic Update: The window for the spring academic update opens in late April. Spring grades need to be updated in PharmCAS by June 15.

Given the rolling admissions process, students can be notified days, weeks, or months after their interview date. All admissions are conditional on meeting final requirements (criminal background check, completion of final prerequisites, final transcript submission, etc).

The following requirements must be met for consideration for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program:

• 62 semester hours (or 93 quarter hours) of non-remedial coursework must be completed from a regionally accredited United States college/university or a recognized post-secondary Canadian institution that uses English as the primary language of instruction.

• All pre-pharmacy courses must be completed by June prior to matriculation.

• Grades of C or better must be achieved in the required pre-pharmacy courses.

• A competitive GPA is considered, with preference given to 3.0 and greater.

• Value-added courses: If an applicant has completed the minimal prerequisite courses listed below and is searching for electives, successful performance in Medical Terminology, Economics, and additional science coursework would strengthen an application.

• If English is a second language, the Admissions committee reserves the right to request a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.

• Candidates must complete an application via PharmCAS.

Observation

The candidate must be able to make observations accurately at a distance and close at hand. This necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation and is enhanced by the functional use of all the other senses.

Communication

The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and sensitively in oral and written English whether with patients, other health professionals, or the public. The candidate must also develop the proper use and recognition of non-verbal communication skills.

Motor Skills

The candidate must possess the motor skills (with accommodation if necessary) to undertake the preparation of all medication orders; this includes the ability to use diagnostic equipment that may be needed for patient assessment and delivery of patient therapies. The candidate must maintain equilibrium and hand-to-eye coordination to perform profession-specific skills and tasks.

Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, & Quantitative Abilities

The candidate must demonstrate a fundamental and continuing ability to use analytical reasoning to independently and collaboratively synthesize knowledge, engage in problem-solving, and explain situations affecting healthcare delivery. The candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand spatial relationships.

Behavioral & Social Attributes

The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities. It is imperative the candidate exercises good judgment and he/she is consistent and prompt when completing all duties. Candidates must be able to function effectively in stressful situations and tolerate physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing workloads. Additionally, he/she must be adaptive in changing circumstances, display flexibility, and react professionally in the face of uncertainties. Compassion and integrity are also crucial traits. Last, a candidate should display effective interpersonal skills, possess the ability to function as an effective team player, and have motivation to learn.