To maximize opportunities for application of concepts, skills, and knowledge learned in the didactic component of the curriculum and to integrate professional values and behaviors, all NDMU SOP student pharmacists from P1 through P3 are required to engage in and complete co-curricular experiences. The co-curricular activities should reflect the learning outcome listed below in Appendix A to promote academic and professional development. Students are encouraged to select co-curricular experiences that align with their professional goals and interests, in addition to choosing co-curricular experiences that meet all the SOP learning outcomes. Co-curricular opportunities will be provided by the SOP to meet this requirement; however, students may identify or create opportunities for earning co-curricular experiences outside of what the SOP recommends. All the opportunities or experiences must meet the co-curricular guidelines and requirements set by the School of Pharmacy.
- As a requirement for graduation, each student must complete required co-curricular hours each semester that are not associated with a course by which course credit is earned.
- Each student must complete three separate co-curricular activities per semester for six semesters by the end of P3 year. All 18 co-curricular activities MUST be complete by the end of P3 Spring to begin P4 APPEs.
- Students may also be required to attend select co-curricular activities (e.g., Legislative Day).
Service Learning via AdvoCaring:
- As a graduation requirement, each student must complete 5 AdvoCaring hours per semester for five semesters (P1 Spring through P3 Spring), before the end of P3 year, for a total of 25 hours in order to graduate.
For additional information regarding specific co-curricular requirements, please refer to the SOP website.