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Northeastern Ohio Universities
Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy

Michelle Cassetty, Director, Admissions & Student Services
Office of Admissions
4209 State Route 44
P.O. Box 95
Rootstown, OH 44272
330 - 325-6270

E-mail: pharmacy@neoucom.edu
Website: www.neoucom.edu/PharmD

PharmCAS 2009 Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2009

Statistics for 2008 Entering Class Acceptees *

Number interviewed - 200
Number accepted - 120
Estimated entering class size - 75
Number of out-of-state students accepted - 30
Estimated male - 50%
Estimated female - 50%

* Data as of April, 2008

Application Criteria for 2009 Entering Class

Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.25
Minimum overall GPA considered - 2.50
Minimum composite PCAT preferred - 50th percentile
Estimated number of in-state seats available - up to 75
Estimated number of out-of-state seats available - variable
Total number of new entrants expected - 75

Accreditation Status: Pre-candidate status
Type of Institution: Public
Participates in Early Decision Program: Yes
Open House Date: September 20, 2008 and April 4, 2009; tours available upon request.

PREREQUISITES

We require 72 semester hour credits (111 quarter hour credits) of college be completed prior to matriculation.  All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better. Applicants should have cumulative, science, and math grade-point averages of 3.25 or higher and a minimum composite PCAT score in the 50th percentile to receive highest consideration for admission.

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the Spring 2009 term.

Biology and other life sciences sequence with lab
8 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
Inorganic Chemistry sequence with lab
8 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
Organic Chemistry sequence with lab
8 sem. hrs.
12 qtr. hrs.
General Physics sequence
6 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
Biochemistry sequence
6 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
Calculus
3 sem. hrs.
5 qtr. hrs.
Statistics
3 sem. hrs.
5 qtr. hrs.
Economics
 3 sem. hrs.
5 qtr. hrs.
Literature or Composition
 6 sem. hrs.
9 qtr. hrs.
Speech or Communication
3 sem. hrs.
5 qtr. hrs.
Psychology
3 sem. hrs.
5 qtr. hrs.
General Education and/or Additional Science*
15 sem. hrs.
23 qtr. hrs.

Comments on above:
1 Students enrolled at the four NEOUCOP partner universities (The University of Akron, Kent State University, Youngstown State University, Cleveland State University) are encouraged to consult their academic advisors for curriculum plans.

2. "General Education and/or Additional Science" is defined as humanities, social science, business, computer literacy and additional coursework in the categories above.

3. Official transcripts are required from ALL colleges and universities attended or from which credit was awarded, and need to be submitted directly to PharmCAS.

4. See program description or web site for additional details: www.neoucom.edu/PharmD.

INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR PHARM. D. DEGREE PROGRAM

2009 ENTERING CLASS

ALL APPLICANTS

REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

 OTHER INFORMATION
Early Decision Program application September 3, 2008 Application and transcript(s) must be received at PharmCAS by deadline. The pharmacy school may not consider you for Early Decision status if your references or other materials arrive after September 3rd.

Decision to admit/deny due from institution by October 24, 2008.
Filing your PharmCAS application references and transcripts January 5, 2009 PharmCAS application and ALL official transcripts must be received at PharmCAS by this date.

Applicants who attend a NEOUCOP partner institution (Cleveland State University, Kent State University, University of Akron and Youngstown State University) will receive preferential review for admission if they submit all application material postmarked by October 1, 2008 and meet residency requirements established by those universities. If the application is not submitted by October 1, 2008, applicants will be considered with the same rights and privileges as the general pool of applicants.
Supplemental application
January 5, 2009

The NEOUCOP Supplemental Application is available for downloading at:
http://www.neoucom.edu/
audience/applicants/succeed/
admi/Pharmadmission/

All applicants must submit the required Supplemental Application materials to NEOUCOP by September 3rd for Early Decision candidates, October 1st for Partner University preference and January 5, 2009 for regular applicants. Application review will not begin until both the PharmCAS application and Supplemental Application are received. We strongly encourage completing the application process as early as possible to receive timely review and consideration for acceptance.          
Supplemental application fee Required $50.00
PCAT Required Select PharmCAS code 104
Oldest PCAT considered We will accept PCAT tests taken since January 1, 2006. Register for the PCAT at http://www.harcourtassessment.com
Other required credentials   Applicants who are accepted into the program must receive satisfactory results on a criminal background check and also meet NEOUCOM immunization requirements.
Pharmacy-related experience Not required, but recommended  

Proof of State residency

Required, preference is given to State residents Ohio residency information is required on the Supplemental Application. For more information on state residency requirements, visit our web site at
http://www.neoucom.edu/
audience/students/departmentContacts/
StudentServices/residency_policy
Non-U.S. citizens Not eligible to apply  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. at the time of application for admission.  A photocopy of the front and back of the the visa is required and should be submitted with the Supplemental Application. 
Foreign transcripts School does not consider any foreign coursework All coursework must be taken at a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or from a recognized post-secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation. Credits from foreign schools cannot be utilized to meet prerequisites. Grades from foreign schools will not be calculated into the grade-point average
Letter(s) of Reference (recommendations/
evaluations

Two (2) letters of reference should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the institutional deadline of January 5, 2009.

See the Letters of Reference page on this website for a list of possible evaluators.

NEOUCOP highly recommends that the letters come from a pharmacist (or other health care professional) and a science faculty member.

This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from the following:
Teaching Assistants
Math Professor
Liberal Arts Professor
Politician
Friends
Family Members
Co-worker
Clergy
Interview Required for invited applicants only

 
Dates during which interviews are generally held
 November - April (Early Decision interviews in September or October) Selected candidates are invited to interview on campus on a rolling basis. The letter of invitation will specify date and time. Each applicant is responsible to arrange his/her transportation and other commitments in order to be available on the assigned date. Each applicant will be interviewed by a team of faculty and/or admissions committee members, complete a writing assignment, and be offered a campus tour and information session.
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES
REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
OTHER INFORMATION
Acceptance letters for regular applicants

Mailed on a rolling basis, starting approximately 2 weeks after interview day.

  

Acceptee's response to acceptance offer

 Two (2) weeks from acceptee's receipt of acceptance letter.  
Deposit to hold place in class Two (2) weeks from acceptee's receipt of acceptance letter. $500.00, nonrefundable, applied to tuition
Date of new student orientation August 31, 2009 Prologue serves as orientation as well as the beginning of classes.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation August 31, 2009  
Requests for deferred entrance Not considered  

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

NEOUCOP features a unique interdisciplinary curriculum in which a significant proportion of learning is accomplished simultaneously with medical students. The curriculum prepares graduates in a team approach to health and wellness for practice in a variety of community and inpatient settings. Beginning from the onset, experiential curriculum components are taught throughout the College's clinical facilities, which include formal teaching hospitals, community hospitals and health care systems, ambulatory care clinics, private and corporate pharmacies and county Boards of Health.

In addition to the preprofessional courses, applicants should meet the following minimum requirements for admission consideration: overall grade-point average of 3.25, grade-point average of 3.25 in all science and math courses, a minimum composite PCAT score in the 50th percentile, and no grade lower than “C-“ in any required course. The Admissions Committee has the authority to make all admission decisions, including exceptions to the criteria based on a holistic review of an applicant.

Successful applicants should also demonstrate interest in the profession through extracurricular activities; noncognitive factors such as maturity; leadership, community service and volunteer experiences; work experiences, especially with patients in a pharmacy or health-related setting; and professional shadowing experiences.

The pharmacy program has established preferential admission agreements with four partner universities in northeast Ohio: The University of Akron, Kent State University, Youngstown State University, and Cleveland State University. Students who complete their preprofessional studies at any of these universities will be eligible to apply for one of that institution’s designated seats in the professional program. NEOUCOP will also accept students from other institutions. NEOUCOP typically admits 15 students from each of the partner institutions, and 15 students from other institutions.