Contact Information
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Hampton University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted Precandidate status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/644-3575; FAX 866/228-2631, web site www.acpe-accredit.org. For complete details, please visit https://home.hamptonu.edu/pharmacy/v3-acpe-disclosure/.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: 121 William R. Harvey Way
Street 2: Kittrell Hall
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City: Hampton
State: Virginia
Zip: 23668
Country: United States

Program Location:: Virginia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Tracy Small-Johnson
  Title: Coordinator of Admissions and Student Services
  Phone (Work): 757-728-6494
  Email: tracy.small-johnson@hamptonu.edu
- Name: Billy Artis
  Title: Assistant Coordinator of Student Affairs and Recruiter
  Phone (Work): 757-727-5484
  Email: billy.artis@hamptonu.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://home.hamptonu.edu/pharmacy/

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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::
This is the final deadline set by PharmCAS, but the School may extend it. Please contact us directly if you wish to apply after the June 2, 2025 deadline for further instructions on how to apply. 


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : April 1, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
By submitting your application before the priority deadline, you can secure an earlier interview date and gain access to additional admissions scholarship funds.





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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Pre-Candidate 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Private
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? : No

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. : Yes

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:: 12
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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:
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. Hampton University School of Pharmacy (HUSOP) has a new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program and will enroll its first class in Fall 2024. Our mission is to produce a cadre of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who have a keen awareness and understanding of the health inequities encountered by underserved and vulnerable populations. Our vision is to be a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and scholarship that prepares graduates to address the healthcare needs of medically underserved and diverse populations. HUSOP seeks to motivate and prepare students to achieve at the highest academic level. Students are taught to embrace those personal values, which make them responsive to the socioeconomic issues impacting society. 

The School of Pharmacy at Hampton University offers an innovative, entry-level, professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Program requires six years for completion. The program's first two years consist of preprofessional pharmacy education, followed by four years of professional pharmacy education. Students may complete the prerequisite courses at another institution, transfer into the professional program, and complete four years of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher (“C-” is not acceptable). 
Have not failed more than two (2) math or science courses (please note, these courses must be retaken and passed with a grade of “C” or higher; “C-” is not acceptable. 
Have taken math and science prerequisites within ten years of admission. 
Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. 
Have a minimum preferred math and science GPA of 2.75. 

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 67
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 43
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Hampton University pre-professional students are required to complete 72 credit hours. 
Transfer students with a minimum of a bachelor's degree are exempt from General Education requirements.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English (Written Composition) **
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities I, Humanities Elective, History (World Civilizations II)+
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Sociology or Psychology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Principles of Macroeconomics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology with Labs - Two semesters of courses***
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: General Microbiology - lab preferred
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Upper-Level Biology - Cell Biology, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology or Immunology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I & II or Human Anatomy and Human Physiology**

Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry with Labs - Two semesters of courses***
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry with labs -Two semesters of courses***
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
The summer prior to the Fall semester the student plans to apply. 

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
We will consider on-line classes on a case-by-case basis. 

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
HU Preprofessional students are required to take 72 credit hours. Transfer students are required to complete 67. Transfer students with a minimum of a bachelor's degree are exempt from general education requirements. 
+HU Preprofessional students must take History ( World Civilizations II) and Humanities I or a Humanities Elective.
** 6 credits or the equivalent of two semesters of courses in this subject
*** 8 credits or the equivalent of two semesters of courses in this subject  

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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://apply.hamptonu.edu/apply/

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $50.00
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://apply.hamptonu.edu/apply/

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
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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.: Yes
If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:: Other
If Other, please briefly describe::
The Pharmacy Readiness Exam (PRE) assesses prospective students' knowledge of prerequisite science and math subjects. This exam is a crucial part of the admission interview process, and its score is considered when evaluating applicants for admission. If a candidate fails to pass the exam but receives a tentative offer of admission, they will have to participate in the SOAR summer remediation program as a requirement for admission. 


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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
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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?: Two (2)

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

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Submit Two (2) Electronic Letters of Recommendation (E-LORS). Evaluations must come from two (2) professors (science or math), one professor, and one pharmacist/healthcare professional or employer.  If you cannot secure a recommendation from a healthcare professional or math/science professor, a letter from a faculty member or volunteer coordinator is acceptable.  Please have your evaluators submit the evaluations electronically to PharmCAS via the Evaluator Portal called "Liaison Letters." 

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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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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::
Our program only accepts evaluations from World Education Systems (WES)

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: :
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 

Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate that their English language skills are sufficient for them to undertake advanced academic work in an English-speaking institution. To show English proficiency, an applicant must provide scores for the TOEFL examination. 

The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The School of Pharmacy requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 on the TOEFL – IBT or 197 on the TOEFL- CBT examination.   To have your scores sent to PharmCAS, you will need to provide the TOEFL PharmCAS code (8246) to ETS. 

TOEFL Preparation: https://www.gograd.org/toefl-guidebook/


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.:
The required prerequisites must be successfully completed (no grade less than C) within ten years of the application date.


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Applicants who meet the requirements must participate in an in-person or virtual interview. Interview panels may include School faculty and staff, administration, current students, and other stakeholders. Candidates will be asked questions assessing their readiness for the program, academic background, study habits, and integrity. The candidates will also take a Pharmacy Readiness Exam and complete an essay to assess their written communication skills. 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://home.hamptonu.edu/pharmacy/
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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?: Yes
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Applicants who accept admission into the program must pay a $400 advance deposit by May 1.  The Advance Payment Fee is refundable to new students who decide not to enroll; a written request must be received by the Business Office before May 31.



Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-09-29
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Accepted students will be required to attend an in-person orientation, which will be held the week prior to the start of classes. The date and a packet of information will be sent to all accepted students once available.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes
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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?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: Yes
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