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We highly encourage all applicants to apply by January 3, 2025 as we aim to seat our incoming class by February 2025.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: 3100 Cleburne St.
Street 2: Gray Hall 
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City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip: 77004
Country: United States

Program Location:: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Montrell Releford
  Title: Program Coordinator, PharmD Academic Affairs
  Office: Gray Hall 241
  Phone (Work): (713) 313-6694
  Email: montrell.releford@tsu.edu
- Name: Cynthia Johnson, Ed.D.
  Title: Director of Administration & Educational Effectiveness
  Office: Gray Hall 241
  Phone (Work): (713) 313-7559
  Email: cophsadmissions@tsu.edu
- Name: Sonjette White
  Title: Coordinator, Administration & Educational Effectiveness
  Office: Gray Hall 241
  Phone (Work): (713) 313-7533
  Email: cophsadmissions@tsu.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.tsu.edu/
- http://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions-overview/index.html
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/64740105

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
We highly encourage all applicants to apply by January 3, 2025, so that we can seat our incoming class.  
Keep in mind the time it takes to complete your application, receive letters of recommendation, and be verified by PharmCAS in your application planning process.  The final deadline for all applicants is June 2, 2025.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Highly qualified applicants who would like to receive an admissions decision by December 15, 2024, should apply and have all supporting documentation in by October 1, 2024.


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : No

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 60
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at Texas Southern University's Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (COPHS) is a comprehensive and dynamic professional degree program designed to prepare students for a successful career in pharmacy.  Situated in the heart of Houston and just steps away from the world renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC), Texas Southern offers a top-tier program.

Emphasizing both academic excellence and practical experience, the program offers a rigorous curriculum that integrates biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, and clinical sciences. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and diverse clinical practice opportunities. 

For the last several years our graduates have topped the list for NAPLEX licensure passage rates in the state of Texas and is currently first among HBCU pharmacy schools.  Our students also enjoy advanced training with several Longitudinal Advanced Practice Programs (LAPPE) programs available with helps contribute to our high residency acceptance rates. 

Committed to addressing healthcare disparities, Texas Southern University’s Pharm.D. program places a strong focus on serving underserved communities, promoting health equity, and advancing the field of pharmacy through research and community engagement. Graduates emerge as competent and compassionate healthcare professionals ready to make a meaningful impact in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. 

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) produces quality health care professionals who are competent in healthcare delivery, including the provision of patient-centered care and other healthcare services and programs. The College prepares students to be leaders in their fields and to be good citizens who utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to improve the health and well-being of local, state, national, and global communities. 

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
TSU includes every attempt at pre-requisite curriculum courses when assessing a student's GPA.
Each attempt will be averaged. TSU will not accept any pre-requisite courses with a grade lower than a "C".  

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 77
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 40
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition II or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 020 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Mathematics)

Example: Pre-calculus or College Algebra is used to satisfy this requirement.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 030 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Life and Physical Science)

***Courses that satisfy additional science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. 
Example: General Chemistry I Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 030 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Life and Physical Science)

***Courses that satisfy additional science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. 
Example:  General Chemistry II Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 040 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)

Example: American Literature I, Western Civilizations I, or Intro. to Philosophy is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 050 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Creative Arts)

Example: Art Appreciation, Dance Appreciation, or Theater Appreciation are used to satisfy this requirement.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 060 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (American History)

Example: United States History I or HIST 2381 - African American History I is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 060 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (American History)

Example: United States History II or African American History II is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 070 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Government/Political Science)

Example: Federal Government (Federal constitution & topics) is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 070 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Government/Political Science)

Example: Texas Government (Texas constitution & topics) is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 080 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Example: Generally Psychology, Principles of Macroeconomics, General Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, or Minority Studies is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 090 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

***Courses that satisfy additional science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. 
Example: Calculus I Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Any course that satisfies the 090 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

***Courses that satisfy additional science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well. 
Example: Any Texas Core course can satisfy this requirement
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I with Lab

*** If your school separates Biology I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual courses are required.  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology II with Lab

*** If your school separates Biology II into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual courses are required.  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology I with lab

*** If your school separates Anatomy & Physiology into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual courses are required. 

(For TSU students, BIOL 245 Anatomy & Physiology  satisfy this requirement of Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology 

*** If your school separates Microbiology into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology II with lab

*** If your school separates Anatomy & Physiology into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual courses are required. 

(For TSU students, BIOL 245 Anatomy & Physiology  satisfy this requirement of Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs)

Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I

***A 3 SCH calculus course may be accepted, but an additional semester credit hour of general electives will be required.
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Elementary Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I

*** If your school separates General Chemistry I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual courses are required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II

*** If your school separates General Chemistry II into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I 

*** If your school separates Organic Chemistry I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II

*** If your school separates Organic Chemistry II into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: College Physics I

*** If your school separates College Physics I into a 3 SCH lecture and 1 SCH lab both individual Courses are required. 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Prerequisite courses are to be completed in the spring semester before fall enrollment. 
With approved exceptions, students who have completed approximately 70 units, may be able to take prerequisite courses during the summer immediately preceding enrollment.  Please contact the admissions department for exception approval.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

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Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

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All course prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions-overview/admission-requirements
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions: : https://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions-overview/

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $100.00
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/admissions-overview/

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
To be fully considered for admission both the PharmCAS application and the supplemental application and fee must be received by the published deadline.

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: NOT ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Students offered admission are to mail their final transcripts to: Texas Southern University-College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Gray Hall, Room, Office of Student Services 3100 Cleburne Houston, Texas 77004 A list of approved evaluation services can be fount at the following site: http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/international/index.html

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
TOEFL is required only for non-U.S. Citizens. Further details can be found at: http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/international/index.html

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
In order to be considered for an interview with our Admissions Committee, the prospective student file must be verified by PharmCAS. Applicant must meet criteria set by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee to interview. Prospective student will be notified by e-mail only to interview.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
$500.00


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-25
Additional details for accepted applicants::
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Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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