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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