Doctor of Pharmacy Admissions

The admissions committee takes several attributes into consideration when doing a holistic review of applications.  

Application Requirements for Fall 2025

• Sixty-five (65) prerequisite credits 
• Accepted from any accredited two- or four-year institution (undergraduate courses are not offered at the School of Pharmacy)
• Minimum of 2.5 overall and science GPA
• BS or AA degree not required
• Complete prerequisites by Fall of entry year

• Submit the following to PharmCAS by April 1, 2025
• Transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Work experience (recommended, not required)
• Extracurricular/Leadership activities (recommended, not required)
• Submit supplemental application
• Take part in admissions interviews

Recommendations

The items listed below are not required; however, they are recommended for prospective students who wish to strengthen their applications. Please include these items in your PharmCAS application if applicable.

• Work experience
• Pharmacy experience
• Extracurricular and/or service activities
• Upload a resume/CV
• Indicate on PharmCAS if you have courses planned/in progress

Suggestions

• Apply Early: Applications are reviewed, and interviews are held on a rolling basis. Priority Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024
• Submit a FAFSA: Scholarship funds are available and disbursed through federal aid.
• Upper-level science coursework is encouraged.
• Take a full-time course load for at least two semesters.
• Attending an online information session or campus open house to become more familiar with the application process and the School of Pharmacy. 

Other Applicant Types

• International Students
• Same criteria as above
• Can accept evaluated foreign transcripts
• Minimum of twelve (12) credits in U.S. institution required
• International Pharmacists
• Have a license to practice pharmacy in another country
• Do not have to complete prerequisites
• Minimum of twelve (12) credits in U.S. institution required
• Apply through PharmCAS
• Transfer Students
• Transferring from another pharmacy school
• Must be in good standing
• Do not go through PharmCAS, follow instructions on website