Xin Gong
Assistant Director of Admission
Office of Admission & Student Affairs
1985 Zonal Avenue PSC 206A
Los Angeles, CA
90089–9121
Phone: 323–442–1471

Email: xgong@usc.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: November 2, 2009

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? Yes

• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D/M.S. Regulatory Science; Pharm.D./Ph.D.; Pharm.D./J.D.; Pharm.D./M.B.A;Pharm.D./M.S. Gerontology; Pharm.D./MPH; Pharm.D./Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

• Open House Dates: July 10, 2009; August 7, 2009; September 11, 2009; October 9, 2009 January 15, 2010; February 12, 2010; April 16, 2010

• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class: 460

• Estimated number accepted: 240

• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats: 190

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program: N/A

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: 0

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: 10.6

• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class: 31%

• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class: 69%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: 3.60

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: N/A

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: N/A

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class: N/A

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable): 3.0

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable): 3.0

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required): N/A

• Name of satellite campus: Health Sciences Campus; List on School Page

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: Bachelor's degree required

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: Bachelor's degree required

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of: Summer 2010 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
Calculus (for science majors)	1	2
Statistics (non-business)	1	1
Physics w/lab (science/life science majors- thermodynamics & Electromagnetism recommended)	1	2
General Biology w/lab (excludes human anatomy & physiology, botany, and microbiology)	2	3
Mammalian Physiology w/lab (human preferred-excludes plant, cell and marine physiology)	1	1
Microbiology w/lab (fundamentals of microbiology for science majors)	1	1
Molecular or Cell Biology(for science majors-one upper division course)	1	1
General Chemistry w/lab (for science majors-include inorganic & qualitative analysis)	2	3
Organic Chemistry w/lab (for science majors)	2	3
Biochemistry (for science majors one upper division course)	1	1
Social & Behavorial Sciences
Human Behavior (General Psychology or Introductory Sociology)	1	1
Microeconomics	1	1
For Internationals (holders of foreign US bachelor's equivalent)
English (expository writing)	2	3
Interpersonal Communications or Public Speaking	1	1
Total

Other clarifying information: www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy Statistics (non-business) Physics (science or life science majors- thermodynamics & electromagnetism recommended) General Biology w/lab (excludes human anatomy & physiology, botany and microbiology) Mammalian Physiology (Human preferred- excludes plant physiology, cell physiology, and marine physiology) Microbiology (fundamental of microbiology with lab for science majors) Molecular or Cell Biology (for science majors-one upper division course) General chemistry (for science majors to include inorganic & qualitative chemistry) Biochemistry (for science major one upper division course) Social and Behavioral Sciences Human Behavior (General Psychology or Intro to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology or a related course).

a) A bachelor’s degree is required.
b) Minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) in all college work and prepharmacy requirements is required for consideration for an interview.
c)Two (2) semesters and three (3) quarters are necessary to meet a one year requirement for combined semester and quarters.
d) International applicants are admitted on a seat available basis.
e) Holders of international bachelor's degrees are required to complete the following courses in the USA at an accredited four year degree granting college or university: biochemistry, mammalian physiology, molecular biology, and microbiology. English and Public Speaking must also be completed in the USA, but may be completed at a two year college along with any other required humanities, social or behavioral sciences

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 11/2/2009
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $85.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/howtoapply.html

Tests
• Require the PCAT? No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required? No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents? No
• 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 courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY 11/02/2009
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information: International students admitted on a seat available basis. English translation required. Only WES evaluations accepted.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require? Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school? Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type Teaching Assistant:   Supervisor:   Professor:   Professor (2nd Sci):   Professor (Math):   Professor (Liberal Arts):   Pre-Health Advisor: N Faculty Advisor:   Politician: N Pharmacist:   Health Care Professional:   Friend: N Family Member: N Employer:   Co-Worker: N 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: Saturday interviews: November 21, 2009; January 23, 2010; February 20, 2010; March 20, 2010
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: All interviews consist of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test. The purpose of the interview is to assess the candidates oral and communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability, and motivation or potential to be a successful pharmacist. All applicants offered an interview will be notified two to three weeks prior to the scheduled interviews. An interview acceptance confirmation is required. Interviews are rarely rescheduled.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY Mail dates vary
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Earliest date of 4-5 weeks after interview. Latest date is last week prior to Orientation.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY Two (2) weeks from postmark date of acceptance letter.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY Two (2) weeks from postmark date of acceptance letter.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information $500.00 deposit ( No personal checks)
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY August 18, 2009
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information Attendance mandatory
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY August 24, 2009
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Not considered. Must repeat the entire application process.