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The University of Louisiana at Monroe

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Mary L. Caldwell
Director
Office of Student and Professional Affairs
1800 Bienville Drive
Monroe, LA
71201
Phone: 318–342–3800

Email: caldwell@ulm.edu
Website: www.ulm.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
115
• Estimated number accepted:
75
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
0
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
8
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
30
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
45

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.55
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class: No Quota
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class: No Quota
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class: 0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable): 2.75
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable): 2.75
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required): Competitive

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
93
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
6
3
4
8
3
3
6
8
8
3
8
3
3
3
3
3
9
6
3
 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
03/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
www.ulm.edu/pharmacy

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June, August, October or January
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Original Foreign Transcript sent directly to institution
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS before March 2, 2011
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
January thru April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
This interview will help determine whether an applicant is for admission to the Professional Program of Pharmacy. The Admission Committee will be observing your ability to express yourself in a variety of situations, your motivations in the area of Pharmacy, and your commitment to patient care. Other criteria that applicants may be evaluated on: neatness in appearance and on written interview questions, promptness, responsiveness to social clues, good manners, directness in answering, organizational skills, and goal orientation. Applicants will be expected to participate in one 40 minute oral interview. This interview will consist of the applicant, two Faculty members of the College of Pharmacy and one senior pharmacy student. The interviews will take place in succession with randomly assigned interviewers.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
01/01 – 05/01/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: 01/01 – 05/01/2011
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
10 days from the receipt of acceptance
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date 1 month after acceptance
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information $200 non-refundable deposit—will be applied to 1st semester expenses.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
One day orientation will be held in June and a five day orientation in August.
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information 08/22/2011
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Letter to Dean requesting to defer admission for 1 year explaining the reason the deferment is needed.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The ULM College of Pharmacy is the only state supported pharmacy program in Louisiana, and the faculty, staff, students and alumni are very proud that we are the state of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy. The College offers three distinct academic programs: 1) the Doctor of Pharmacy program; 2) the graduate program in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences offering a Master’s of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Pharmacy, and 3) the Bachelor of Science program in Toxicology which is one of only seven undergraduate toxicology programs in the nation. The College is comprised of an outstanding group of faculty and staff dedicated to our mission, “to educate future health care professionals to meet the diverse pharmaceutical care needs of the people of Louisiana and to serve the professions of pharmacy and toxicology through a balanced program of education, research, service, and patient care.” It is our goal to educate entry-level pharmacy practitioners to deliver pharmacy care in a dynamic, culturally diverse society, enabling our graduates to enter a wide range of existing or emerging health care practices, and through this task, instill students with the College’s core values of responsibility, innovation, collaboration, quality and professionalism. In addition to preparing quality pharmacists for the state of Louisiana and surrounding regions, our faculty are dedicated scholars who make valuable contributions to the world’s medical and scientific knowledge base through the college’s extensive research programs. Faculty in our program work collaboratively with other researchers not only in Louisiana , but across the world to build and sustain research programs focusing on drug development and delivery, patient outcomes, pharmacy practice and toxicology that provide the foundations for new therapies and improve patient care.

The College also provides a unique service to the state of Louisiana. Through its collaborative partnerships with the Louisiana State University Health Science Centers and other health care centers, the College provides high-level pharmacy care for state residents. Additionally, via partnerships with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, the College provides prior authorization services, disease management programs, and evaluation of patient and program outcomes for the Louisiana Patient Assistance Program. Finally, the College’s Drug Information Center provides Louisiana’s health care professionals with assistance in obtaining drug information and providing evidence based answers to patient care questions. We take immense pride in the quality of our students and the tradition of excellence established by our faculty, students and graduates. Many of our graduates go on to be entrepreneurs, volunteer student preceptors and leaders in the profession.