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Chicago State University

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Nicholas Smith
Recruitment Coordinator
College of Pharmacy
Chicago State University
9501 S King Drive
Douglas Hall 206
Chicago, IL
60628
Phone: 773–821–2500

Email: pharmacy@csu.edu
Website: www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: Tours available upon request - Information Sessions posted on website http://www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/events.htm
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
230
• Estimated number accepted:
90
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
90
• 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:
18
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
45%
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
55%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.2
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
72
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
18
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
No minimum

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matirculation:
61
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
89
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2010 term

Semester Hours
6
8
3
8
8
4
3
3
3
3
3
9
61

Other clarifying information: Please note the 2010 prerequisite requirements have changed since 2009. All coursework must be completed with a “C” or better.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
03/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/application.htm

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Last test date to be considered for Fall 2010 is October 17th, 2009.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2005
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Required for students whose native language is other than English.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
To possess and maintain a valid Illinois Pharmacy Technician license - for more information on obtaining an Illinois Pharmacy Technician license please visit www.idfpr.com
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
N/A
• 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.
N/A
• 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
02/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
The applicant must obtain this evaluation from one of the following: Education Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Service (WES), or Josef Silny & Assoc. International Education Consultants.

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
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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
http://www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/admitprocess.htm
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 through April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The Admissions Committee reviews a prospective student’s application to determine their interview eligibility. All interviews are scheduled on a first-called/first-scheduled basis. During the interview process, the student meets individually with a three-person interview team composed of pharmacy faculty, pharmacists, advisory board members, preceptors and/or students. Applicants are evaluated on potential academic abilities, communication skills, and adaptability to the profession of pharmacy. Applicants will be notified by the College of Pharmacy of their status. No phone calls please.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
February through May
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Two (2) weeks after receipt of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Three (3) weeks after receipt of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500.00 – applied to tuition if student matriculates, otherwise non-refundable.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/17 – 08/18/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Attendance required
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/23/2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Each request will be examined on a case by case basis

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

The mission of Chicago State University College of Pharmacy (CSU-COP) is the development of student and faculty scholars who will impact the health care needs of people in the region, state and the nation. The College will provide a strong foundation in the knowledge, integration and application of the biomedical, pharmaceutical and clinical sciences resulting in practitioners who are committed to humanistic service, capable of providing patient-centered care and leaders in advancing the pharmacy profession. The College embraces the mission of the University to educate individuals from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to strengthen the simultaneous provision of culturally competent care and reduction of health care disparities. To accomplish its mission, the College of Pharmacy is committed to: