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1060 Dragon Road
Oakwood
Virginia
24631
United States
Virginia
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Name: Appalachian College of Pharmacy Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 866-935-7350 or 276-498-4190
Email: admissions@acp.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 2, 2025
January 3, 2025
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes, ACP is approved to deliver its second year didactic courses at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, Virginia.
Yes
Private
No
Other
Year one is semester (2 terms per academic year). Year two and three are semester (3 terms per academic year)
Not Required
3 years
No
Yes
Yes
The College has articulation agreements with select colleges and universities that allow applicants to complete three years of bachelors level coursework and three years of PharmD coursework resulting in both degrees being conferred at the completion of the PharmD degree.
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
36
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
No, However up to six ACP credit hours may be used to obtain an MBA degree from either Radford University or University of Pikeville.
Yes
Program Description
The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) offers Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
ACP’s mission is to prepare pharmacists to provide excellent patient-centered pharmaceutical care and systems management to meet 21st century healthcare challenges, with a focus on meeting the needs of rural underserved populations. Through active participation in community health education and rural outreach clinics, students endeavor to improve the quality of life of the underserved members of their communities. ACP strives to provide the highest standards of academic excellence and professionalism and instill in students a sense of social responsibility, professional collaboration and a commitment to lifelong learning.
To learn more about ACP, please visit our website at https://www.acp.edu/.
ACP’s mission is to prepare pharmacists to provide excellent patient-centered pharmaceutical care and systems management to meet 21st century healthcare challenges, with a focus on meeting the needs of rural underserved populations. Through active participation in community health education and rural outreach clinics, students endeavor to improve the quality of life of the underserved members of their communities. ACP strives to provide the highest standards of academic excellence and professionalism and instill in students a sense of social responsibility, professional collaboration and a commitment to lifelong learning.
To learn more about ACP, please visit our website at https://www.acp.edu/.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
ACP does not have a minimum GPA requirement, as our Admissions Committee considers your entire file in our holistic review. However, applicants are more likely to be competitive for admission with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above and a science GPA of 2.7 or above.
53
41
79.5
61.5
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology I with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology II with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | College Chemistry I with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | College Chemistry II with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Physics | College Physics I with lab (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry with lab is recommended; however, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, etc. will be accepted. (4 semester hours) | 4 | 6 |
| Anatomy | Human Anatomy or Human Anatomy/Physiology I (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Physiology | Human Physiology or Human Anatomy/Physiology II (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Microbiology | General Microbiology (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition I (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition II (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Math | College Algebra or Pre-Calculus (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Statistics | Biostatistics is recommended; however, statistics will be accepted. (3 semester hours) | 3 | 4.5 |
August 15, 2025
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Two semesters are required: General Biology I and II w/labs, College Chemistry I and II w/ labs, Organic Chemistry I and II w/ labs.
Biochemistry is recommended; however, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, etc. will be accepted.
Biostatistics is recommended; however, statistics will be accepted.
Biochemistry is recommended; however, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, etc. will be accepted.
Biostatistics is recommended; however, statistics will be accepted.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
How to Apply - https://www.acp.edu/admissions-aid/domestic-application-process/
Supplemental application questions are available within the PharmCAS application .
Please direct all questions to the Office of Admissions at 276-498-4190 or 866-935-7350 (toll free) or email admissions@acp.edu.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
Title IX and 106.9 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in the educational program.
Supplemental application questions are available within the PharmCAS application .
Please direct all questions to the Office of Admissions at 276-498-4190 or 866-935-7350 (toll free) or email admissions@acp.edu.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
Title IX and 106.9 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in the educational program.
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Appalachian College of Pharmacy requires two letters of recommendation. Please follow the PharmCAS instructions for submitting letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from either a Science Professor (preferred) or a Pharmacist. The second letter can be a Letter of Choice. Note: ACP does not accept evaluations from friends, family members, clergy, co-workers, or politicians.
Yes
Residency
Yes
Yes
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens holding Permanent Resident status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service will be considered for admission. Documentation of status is required and must be submitted to the College. Applicants with foreign transcripts must follow the instructions as outlined on the college website, see https://www.acp.edu/admissions-aid/domestic-application-process/
Yes
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to complete the TOEFL or IELTS or show successful completion of two years of full-time study in an English-speaking country which English was the language of instruction. Applicants submitting coursework from non-English speaking foreign schools who have not earned a grade of B or better in the English Composition and Speech prerequisites must successfully complete the TOEFL or IELTS. For additional information see https://www.acp.edu/admissions-aid/domestic-application-process/
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Selected candidates are offered the opportunity to interview with the College. The candidate interviews are conducted on-campus and virtual interviews can also be arranged on a case by case basis. Candidates are interviewed typically by a two person panel (one ACP faculty member and one pharmacist/preceptor). A panel of students may also participate in the interviews with the candidates. Assessment is based on the candidate's oral communication skills, motivation, compassion, professionalism, leadership, and team skills. A writing sample is collected. Video conference interviews may be offered to applicants living in a foreign country.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
Yes
Students admitted to Appalachian College of Pharmacy will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance. If the student accepts the offer a $200 first seat deposit by the specified date in the letter is required. A second seat deposit of $200 is due by March 15th to continue holding their acceptance. If acceptance is offered after March 15th, a full seat deposit of $400 will be required. The first and second seat deposits are credited toward the fall semester tuition upon enrollment. Admitted students may cancel in writing prior to the first day of class in order to receive a refund of all moneys paid less a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $100.
2025-08-27
https://www.acp.edu/resources/academic-calendar/
First year student Orientation is scheduled to begin August 27, 2025 and continue through August 29, 2025. All incoming students are required to participate in Orientation. Classes begin on September 2, 2025.
First year student Orientation is scheduled to begin August 27, 2025 and continue through August 29, 2025. All incoming students are required to participate in Orientation. Classes begin on September 2, 2025.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes