Contact Information
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1.	Apply by the November 1st Priority Deadline and have your deposit waived ($400 discount).
2.	Explore the Rocky Mountain Remote PharmD Pathway. https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/remote-pharmd
3.	Qualified applicants can complete the faculty interview virtually or in-person.


Institution Address:
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Street 1: 12850 E. Montview Blvd.
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City: Aurora
State: Colorado
Zip: 80045
Country: United States

Program Location:: Colorado
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: The Admissions Team
  Office: Office of Student Services
  Phone (Work): (303) 724-2882 
  Email: SOP.OSSAPPS@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/
- https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd
- https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/remote-pharmd

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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::
You must submit your application by the June 2nd deadline to be considered for the program. Applicant must ensure all requirements are submitted and verified by PharmCAS. Eligibility for an invitation to interview is not guaranteed. Please submit your application as soon as possible, and if required, please contact the Admissions Team to review additional steps. 


Priority Application Deadline:
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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. :
Priority deadline applicants are reviewed for eligibility with an invitation to interview and scholarship availability. Please submit your application and ensure the required documents are provided as soon as possible. 

No deposit is required for Priority Applicants. 


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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?: Yes
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? : Other
If Other, please briefly describe:
CU Pharmacy requires completing all prerequisite coursework before matriculating into the program. You can see a full breakdown of prerequisites on our website: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information

Applicants may apply with in-progress coursework and may be eligible for a Summer Extension. Communication must be timely throughout the application and review process to ensure all requirements are met by the deadline. 


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?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
CUSSPPS current students are eligible to apply for a first-time BSMS from the University of Colorado after completing the necessary credit hours during their PharmD program in combination with the required prerequisites to the program. The BSMS is application-based, and students must pay all fees. 


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Other
If Other, please briefly describe:
CU Pharmacy now offers the Remote Pathway Program! Please see our website for additional details:

https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/remote-pharmd


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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 90
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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? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
Bachelors of Science in Medical Science (first-time BS qualifiers) will receive eligibility. 


Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
Dual Degrees: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/dual-degrees

BSMS:
Students enrolling in the PharmD program without a bachelor's degree can earn a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences degree after completion of the required credit hours through the PharmD program. 


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Program Description
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Program Description:
The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the only pharmacy school in the world that offers a Mile High Pharmacy experience. Our view of the Rocky Mountains inspires us to new heights of achievement every day. As one of the top 10% of pharmacy schools nationwide, we’ve been blazing trails of excellence, innovation, and diversity for over 110+ years.

At CU Pharmacy, you’ll experience hands-on training in an interprofessional setting, learning alongside a multi-discipline healthcare team of students supported by award-winning and engaged faculty. A full one-third of the Pharm.D. program is experiential. So, from your first semester, you’ll be engaged in dynamic opportunities to test your growing skills while making a difference in patient’s lives. 

The CU Anschutz academic medical campus is home to three hospitals and more than 60 health science centers that provide students with world-class experiences without ever leaving campus. But when you are ready to leave campus, you can choose from more than 18,000 national and international rotation sites. And, because innovation is our hallmark, we now offer the Rocky Mountain Remote PharmD Pathway for those who cannot move to the Denver area.

On-campus or remote, all students receive a portion of the Mile High $1 Million Scholarship Fund, followed by generous scholarship opportunities each following year. So, whether you’re interested in community pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, personalized medicine, or a field yet to be discovered, you’ll find no better place to start your pharmacy career than at the University of Colorado.



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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
CU SSPPS reviews candidates holistically, considering many facets of the application. If you are unsure of your eligibility or have questions about the strength of your application, please contact the Admissions Team. 

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 47
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 33
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 68
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 48
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information#coursework
 
Case-by-case, other relevant coursework may be considered for any prerequisite course requirement. If you are unsure whether your coursework fulfills a prerequisite, please contact the Admissions Team to request a review of your transcripts or schedule a pre-advising appointment: SOP.OSSAPPS@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry (No lab required)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology II 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology II Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology (no lab required)  
Semester Hours (Min): 2
Quarter Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Human Physiology (or Anatomy and Physiology II) 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Physiology Lab (or Anatomy and Physiology lab II) 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition 1 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities / Social Science
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisites must be completed before starting the PharmD program in Fall 2025 (the first week of August). Courses taken after the Spring semester will need the Admissions Team's approval after submission of a Summer Extension Waiver. 

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy will accept online prerequisite coursework.

Can applicants use pass/fail 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 pass/fail course prerequisites::
The University of Colorado will also accept prerequisite coursework with a "Pass" grade taken during the 2020-24 academic year(s). 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
CU Pre-Pharmacy Course List: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information#coursework

All courses may be taken online. 

AP/IB coursework will be accepted if itemized on verified PharmCAS transcripts, otherwise official scores must sent directly to CU Pharmacy. 

All prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution with grades of C or better (C- are not allowed). A Prerequisite Waiver is available and requires course information/description/syllabus/documentation and will be required for each course submitted for review. This form is also available for calculus or science prerequisites over 10 years old. 

If offered admission to CU Pharmacy, you must complete prerequisites by the end of the spring semester. A Summer Extension Waiver is available for a minimal amount of credits and requires prior approval by the Admissions Team. 

The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy will accept online prerequisite coursework.

The University of Colorado will also accept prerequisite coursework with a Pass grade in 2020-24 academic years (fall, spring, summer).

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information#coursework
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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?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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

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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::
For International Applicants, please see our website for English Proficiency and TOEFL Requirements: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information#international


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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?: Two (2)

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

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Two (2) recommendation forms are required as part of the PharmCAS application. Letters submitted instead of completing the form will not be accepted. The applicant should seek recommendations attesting to his/her academic performance (academic recommendation) or to the applicant's professional skills and potential for success in a rigorous professional degree program (professional recommendation).
No coworker, friend, or family member letters of recommendation will be 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::
In-State Tuition after 1 year: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/registrar/residency/future-students#ac-establishing-residency-in-colorado-0

(Pending Eligibility) Did you know out-of-state students can apply for in-state tuition after one year in Colorado? In addition, multiple scholarship opportunities are available for incoming (until funds are depleted) and current students (application-based), which can lower the cost of attendance.

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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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
CU Pharmacy only accepts foreign transcript evaluations from WES.org

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 University of Colorado requires the TOEFL unless one of our alternative English Language Proficiency standards has been met: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information#international

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?: No

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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Applicants who are invited to interview can complete either an in-person or virtual interview and become eligible for an offer of admission. Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend an onsite Interview Day or Campus Visit Day following their virtual interview (pending availability). The Interview/Campus Day includes an overview of the program by the Dean of Students, lunch, a tour with student ambassadors, and presentations from faculty and the Office of Experiential Programs. (Guests are invited (max: 2) to attend the day's events). 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/academics/pharmd/admissions-information
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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::
Priority Deadline Applicants who submit their application before November 1st are NOT required to pay a deposit. 

All other applicants: A $400 total deposit is required. An initial $200 to hold any offer of admission and an additional  $200 to confirm attendance due after March 1st. 

All deposits are non-refundable. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-08
Additional details for accepted applicants::
https://pharmacy.cuanschutz.edu/current-students/on-campus-pharmd-students/pharmd-resources

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?: No
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