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We offer merit scholarships to eligible (non degree holding) transfer students and current undergraduate WVU students. In addition those entering candidate having earned a US bachelors level degree or higher may be eligible for tuition waivers. For information regarding scholarships/waivers contact ashleigh.barrickman@hsc.wvu.edu.
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Institution Name West Virginia University
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name West Virginia U
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: We offer merit scholarships to eligible (non degree holding) transfer students and current undergraduate WVU students. In addition those entering candidate having earned a US bachelors level degree or higher may be eligible for tuition waivers. For information regarding scholarships/waivers contact ashleigh.barrickman@hsc.wvu.edu.
Street 1 1122 Health Sciences North
Street 2 64 Medical Center Drive
Street 3 PO BOX 9500
City Morgantown
State West Virginia
Zip 26506-9500
Country United States
Program Location: West Virginia
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description: All applications received prior to the deadline will be processed.
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. Applicants meeting the priority deadline will be scheduled in our first rounds of admissions interviews.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
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
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Trimester
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? No
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 49
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 70
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 75
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 30
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MHA (Healthcare Administration)
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Located in Morgantown, "one of the most livable small towns in America," West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy offers students the opportunity to earn the Pharm.D. degree in a small class environment with a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1 with experiential education opportunities across the united states and in selected foreign countries where students have the opportunity to learn pharmacy from a global health perspective. State of the art classrooms, library, laboratory, including a dedicated pharmacy skills center, and simulation center facilities are part of a multi-disciplinary health sciences center, including the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health where students learn a team based interdisciplinary approach to health care. The campus also includes a 400+ bed tertiary care hospital, level-I trauma center, a 150 bed state of the art children's hospital, a cancer research and treatment center, psychiatric hospital, regional eye center, a neurosciences center and a biomedical research facilities. Our graduates typically surpass the national passage rate on the NAPLEX exam and enter a wide variety of pharmacy related career paths. In addition, many graduates are admitted into nationally recognized post-graduate studies. The School's placement rate of graduates into post graduate residencies is far above the national average. Alumni, located in nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries, include recognized leaders in business, academic and professional arenas. WVU academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure/certification in West Virginia (WV). Completion of a WVU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure/certification in a state other than WV. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure/certification in a state other than WV, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information for requirements regarding licensure.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.8
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.8
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: WVU's admissions policies include a holistic review of all candidates; therefore, GPA is not the only quantitative or qualitative credential that is considered in choosing acceptable candidates. While we have a recommended minimum GPA requirement of 2.8, our admissions committee looks for academic promise within a candidate's application. Academic promise is evaluated in multiple ways, including on time progression, academic rigor, demonstrated scientific knowledge necessary for the PharmD program, academic resilience in the ability to overcome previous obstacles, and letters of recommendation supporting a candidate's ability to succeed in a professional program.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 61
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 92
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing English Composition 1 3 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition 2 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Public Speaking/Speech Communication 3 4
General Elective(s) General Education Foundation course for Foundation #5: Human Inquiry and the Past* 3 4
General Elective(s) General Education Foundation course for Foundation #6: The Arts & Creativity* 3 4
General Elective(s) General Education Foundation course for Foundation #7: Global Studies & Diversity* 3 4
Economics Economics (Micro or Macro) 3 4
Statistics Statistics 3 4
Math Introduction to Calculus or Calculus 1 3 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 1 with lab 4 5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 2 with lab 4 5
Microbiology Microbiology (no lab required) 3 4
Chemistry General Chemistry 1 with lab 4 5
Chemistry General Chemistry 2 with lab 4 5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 with lab 4 5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 with lab 4 5
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 4
Physiology Physiology course at 200 level or greater. Students attending schools that only offer Anatomy and Physiology must take the two semester sequence (covering all body systems) to meet this requirement. 3 4
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Fall 2025 Semester.
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: In person laboratories are preferred to meet the requirements; however, online equivalent laboratory experiences are also acceptable.
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
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Other clarifying information: It is preferred that applicants complete all prerequisites by the end of the spring term preceding the Fall they wish to enter the professional curriculum; however, with competitive applicants, up to 2 course deficiencies can be completed in the summer term prior to matriculation [Additional coursework beyond the 2 course threshold can be considered on a case by case basis by written request to Dr. Ashleigh Barrickman, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs (ashleigh.barrickman@hsc.wvu.edu)]. These course deficiencies must be completed before orientation to the pharmacy program. Orientation activities are required of all admitted students and are typically scheduled the week prior to the Fall term. *Elective courses must meet the University General Education Foundations (GEF) requirements. More can be found in the WVU Undergraduate Catalog at https://registrar.wvu.edu/curriculum-catalog/general-education-foundations-gef. Residency classification: https://admissions.wvu.edu/forms-and-procedures/residency-reclassification.
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters are required, one letter from a faculty instructor and two additional letters from: another faculty member, employer, academic advisor, pharmacist or other health care provider. References should be from individuals who have the ability to evaluate the candidate's academic abilities including written and oral communication skills, motivation and/or persistence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, problem solving and critical thinking skills at the collegiate level. Committee and Composite letters serve as meeting all three required reference provided that at least one faculty instructor or advisor is included in the content of the letter. NOTE: An unsatisfactory recommendation is sufficient grounds for denial of admission.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/graduateeducationexpenses/#residencytext
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Other clarifying information, if necessary: School only accepts foreign transcript evaluations from 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: The TOEFL may be required for students who have completed prerequisites at a foreign institution.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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. While international candidate are accepted to the PharmD program, they do not receive advanced standing credit for previous pharmacy coursework completed outside the US.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 deemed eligible will be scheduled for a personal interview. Priority Deadline Interviews are held in October & early November. Other interviews are held from late November through June. Interviewees are judged on the quality of their answers and on their overall oral communication skills. Interviews are conducted in person in Morgantown, WV at the School of Pharmacy, in special circumstances we can accommodate virtual interviews. Interviews typically last about 30 minutes and are followed by a tour and debriefing totaling approximately a 2 hour time commitment on campus. It is highly recommended that virtually interviewed candidate visit the school in person via a scheduled tour with the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: The deposit is a non-refundable charge of $100 that is credited to the student's first semester's tuition and fee assessment. The deposit can be waived under special circumstances. Please contact Dr. Ashleigh Barrickman via email at ashleigh.barrickman@hsc.wvu.edu for further information.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants: The first day of classes is tentatively schedule to begin August 18, 2025; however, it is subject to change as the final academic calendar has not yet been published. Incoming students must also plan to attend Orientation to Pharmacy School which will occur one week prior to start of classes, and all activities are mandatory for entering students. This programming will begin on August 11, 2025 and culminate with the White Coat Ceremony and Celebration on August 16, 2025.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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