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Application Process

Application Steps

Step 1: Schedule an appointment to discuss your competitiveness (optional step)
Step 2: Complete and submit a PharmCAS Application with all supplemental materials
Step 3: After submission, the preliminary review of application begins
Step 4: Based on preliminary review, interview offers are extended
Step 5: Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the interview and supplemental application process
Step 6: Admissions decisions are made and sent to applicants

Application timeline

Application Requirements

  • Complete PharmCAS online application with the following components
    • Offical Transcript(s)
    • Personal Statement
    • Three Letters of Recommendation

One letter should be from a faculty member, employer and health care professional. If you are unable to secure a recommendation from a health care professional or employer, a letter from a faculty member or volunteer coordinator is acceptable.

  • Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

Completion of the PCAT is not required for the 2023-24 admissions cycle. PCAT scores will only be considered if they benefit your application. Students are encouraged to take the exam under the following conditions:

  • Overall GPA below a 3.0
  • Prerequisites taken 5+ years ago
  • Less than 50 total credit hours taken at time of application
  • Downward trend in academic history

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