The School of Pharmacy uses a two-step application process. The applicant must submit both a completed PharmCAS application and meet the PharmCAS application deadline.
- PharmCAS Application
Applicants must apply via the PharmCAS application (www.pharmcas.org) which is available usually in June of the academic year preceding the year in which they plan to matriculate. Applicants must send transcripts directly to the offices of PharmCAS. Applicants who have taken coursework and/or earned a degree from a foreign institution must also submit to PharmCAS an evaluation of their transcripts from one of the following approved foreign transcript evaluation services:- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE): 414-289-3400, www.ece.org
- World Education Service (WES): 212-966-6311, www.wes.org
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.: 305-273-1616, www.jsilny.com
Summary of DeadlinesRequired Process Deadline PharmCAS Application June 1, 2025 Letters of Recommendation June 1, 2025 The deadline for submitting a PharmCAS application for is June 1, 2025. In addition to the online application and application fee, applicants are strongly encouraged to also forward official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to PharmCAS by May 1. PharmCAS will not consider an application complete and will not begin the verification process until all official transcripts are received. The School will only receive complete applications from PharmCAS.
- Letters of Recommendation
The applicant must request letters of recommendation from three individuals to be submitted directly to PharmCAS. The School of Pharmacy will only accept letters received directly from PharmCAS. One letter must be from a University professor who has actually taught the applicant in a science course and the other two letters may be from a pre-health advisor/committee, science or other University professor that taught the applicant, an employer who had direct supervisory responsibilities for the applicant or a health professional who knows the applicant well. Letters of reference must be received by the PharmCAS deadline date of June 1, 2025. - Interview
Once an applicant's file is complete, the director of admissions and the admissions committee review an applicant’s GPA to determine the applicant’s interview eligibility. If they consider the applicant eligible for an on-campus or virtual interview, an invitation will be sent to the applicant. All interviews are scheduled on a first-call/first-scheduled basis. No interviews will be granted until an individual's application process is complete.
During the interview process, the applicant will meet with an interviewer consisting of pharmacy faculty members or practicing pharmacists. Interviewers will evaluate the applicant’s professional motivation and preparedness, personal qualities, communication skills, and decision-making ability by rating the applicant on a standardized evaluation scale. The interviewers will also review each interviewee's PharmCAS application to facilitate the interview process. After reviewing the applicant’s completed application and interview evaluation, the admissions committee can recommend accepting, denying, or placing the applicant on an alternate list pending further information. This recommendation is then forwarded to the Dean for final approval.
Applications to the School of Pharmacy are processed and reviewed during regular intervals in the admissions cycle until the class is filled.
Note: An applicant who has been accepted for a given year must matriculate during that year. No admission deferments are allowed. If a student fails to matriculate, the student must reapply the following year if he/she wishes to be admitted to the School. - Reapplication Process
Applicants who are denied admission may re-apply to the School the following academic year. It is strongly recommended that applicants seek guidance from the Office of Admissions for strengthening their application. If an applicant wishes to re-apply, a new application must be submitted to PharmCAS and the application will be processed in the same manner as any other application. - Readmission of Matriculated Students
Students who were dismissed due to poor academic performance or ethical and professional infractions will not be re-admitted.
A student who voluntarily withdrew or were administratively withdrawn from the School may apply for re-admission by contacting the Dean of the School of Pharmacy. Before re-applying, former students are encouraged to meet with the Dean regarding re-admission. The application and its associated documents must be submitted no later than 60 calendar days prior to the first day of classes before the semester in which readmission is sought. In addition to the application, the following must be submitted:- A letter stating the reason the student withdrew from the School and reasons for re-turning to the School. The content of the letter must provide full explanation of the circumstances.
- A detailed plan for how the student will successfully complete the program.
- Additional supporting documents as needed and/or those requested by the School
Re-admission will only be considered for former students who separated from the School for a period of less than two years. Re-admission is discretionary and is not guaranteed.