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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

1800 Bienville Drive

Monroe

Louisiana

71201

United States

Program Location:

Louisiana

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Laurel Sampognaro
Title: Director of Student Success
Office: Office of Student and Professional Affairs
Phone (Work): 318-342-3800
Email: sampognaro@ulm.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.ulm.edu/pharmacy/

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

May 1, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 1, 2024

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

The $75 Supplemental Application fee will be waived for those students who submit the applications by November 1, 2024.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

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?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Yes

If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe:

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) may be awarded to students who successfully complete all Professional Prerequisite Courses, the ULM Common Core Curriculum and Professional Courses totaling 55 hours in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program. Students who have received a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible for the BSPS degree.

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The ULM College of Pharmacy was established in 1956, and since that time it has maintained and grown in its reputation as a well-respected institution for both professional and graduate-level pharmaceutical education in the South. The education offered at ULM equips our students with the tools necessary to be prepared for and be successful in the constantly changing field of health care. Graduates of our programs work across the nation in community and health-system pharmacies, clinical practice, managed care groups, academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and a wide variety of other settings. Students attending ULM receive a challenging and forward-thinking education that combines classroom learning, practical application, and experiential training in our state-of-the-art pharmacy facility located in Monroe, Louisiana. In the fourth year, students have the opportunity to train in a wide variety of practice settings throughout the state. Visit http://www.ulm.edu/pharmacy/prospective for more information.

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	6
Physics	General Physics with Lab	4
Statistics	Statistics (300 or 3000 level or higher)	3
Economics	Economics	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking	3
Humanities	Humanities	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences	3
Humanities	Fine Arts	3
Microbiology	Microbiology with Lab	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy with Lab and Physiology	7
Biology/Biological Science	Cell Biology or Cell Physiology	3
Biology/Biological Science	Genetics	3
Math	Calculus	3
Chemistry	Inorganic Chemistry with Lab	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with Lab	8
Biochemistry	Biochemistry	3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall term.

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

Can applicants use pass/fail 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

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.ulm.edu/pharmacy/prospective/prereq_curr.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$75.00

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DDuWkDCw-0SpWp41mvT2aKvjAr7nrXRPgrJjcumZIKFUOEk0UFc1RkpWM0FHMUYzNjNDMVFCMVVZUC4u

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Information about and a link to the supplemental application may be found at https://ulm.edu/pharmacy/prospective/applying.html.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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.

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

The admissions committee requires three letters of recommendation from the following individuals: two university professors (one must be a science professor; the other may be any other professor under whom you have studied) and a work supervisor. If you cannot obtain a letter from a work supervisor, you may provide one from an organizational advisor that can comment on your work habits and attitudes. Please note that letters from the following individuals will not be accepted: non-supervising co-workers, teaching assistants, family members, and friends.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

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, 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

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:

The TOEFL is required for international students and students for whom English is a second language unless English was the language of instruction for pre-pharmacy course work. A TOEFL may be requested of any interviewing applicant about whom the interviewers express concern for English proficiency.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Not sure at this time

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The ULM College of Pharmacy interviews are conducted by invitation only and are designed to assess an applicant's interpersonal communication skills, writing ability, critical thinking, and a variety of other characteristics. In addition to the multiple mini-interviews, applicants will receive a tour of the pharmacy facilities, meet and have an opportunity to have their questions answered by professional pharmacy students, complete a writing assignment, discuss their application with an admission officer, and more.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.ulm.edu/pharmacy/prospective/applying.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

$200

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-08-18

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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Application Instructions

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