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California Northstate College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Gail Kubat
Admissions Advisor
Office of Admissions
10811 International Drive
Rancho Cordova, California
95670
Phone: 916–631–8108

Email: admissions@calpharm.org
Website: www.californiacollegeofpharmacy.org

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: July 16, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
302
• Estimated number accepted:
154
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
90
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
6
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
65
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
42
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
58
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.36
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
90
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
90
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.80
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.80
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A
PREREQUISITES

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

Semester Hours
8
8
4
8
4
Physiology 4 4
4
4
Statistics 3 4
3
Psychology 3 4
Public Speaking 3 4
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 2/5/11
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: 2/5/11
• Supplemental Application fee:
$75.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
School Website

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required. May be required for applicants who receive their degree from a college in a non-English speaking country.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. No
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but highly recommended. A majority of the students accepted have obtained experience prior to entry

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.
The school accepts and admits students from throughout the U.S.
• 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?
Not at this time. We are currently unable to provide student visas.
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Not at this time. We are currently unable to provide student visas.

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. 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
2/5/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
We are unable to provide foreign student visas

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require? Two (2) - One from a health care professional and one academic letter, such as a professor.
• 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:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes: We accept College/University Letter Service submission from academic institutions
Composite Letter:
Notes:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
Teaching Assistant Letter is accepted if approved and signed by the professor for academic professor letter. A supervisor’s letter is accepted for students who have graduated and been in the work force for more than 3 years.
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:
October – April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
www.californiacollegeofpharmacy.org
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Typically 6 – 8 weeks after the candidate’s interview date
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Two weeks
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Two weeks
• Deposit to hold place in class: Two weeks from date of offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$1000
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/25/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Two day orientation is mandatory for all new students
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/29/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: No deferrals at this time.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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California Northstate College of Pharmacy (CNCP) is a new pharmacy college dedicated to educating, developing, and training individuals to provide competent, patient-centered care. CNCP offers a progressive educational program that emphasizes active learning, direct patient care experiences, and the role of research in advancing the profession of pharmacy. The goal is to graduate highly skilled pharmacists who improve the well being of their patients, who contribute to the scholarship and research of pharmacy practice, and who promote the expanding role of pharmaceutical services in the health care system.

Our Mission
To advance the science and art of pharmacy.

Our Vision
To transform pharmacy education by incorporating team-based learning into every course.

VALUES:

Advancing
our college, our goals, and our discipline
Caring
about our students, our staff, our faculty, and our profession
Teamwork
in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and service