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Chicago State University
College of
Pharmacy
Nicholas Smith, Recruitment Coordinator
College of Pharmacy
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Drive
Douglas Hall 206
Chicago, Illinois 60628
773 - 821-2500
E-mail: pharmacy@csu.edu
Website: http://www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/
| PharmCAS 2009
Application and Transcript Deadline: February 2, 2009
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Statistics for 2008 Entering
Class Acceptees *
Number interviewed - 216
Number accepted - 84
Estimated entering class size -84
Estimated male - 55%
Estimated female - 45%
Estimated number out-of-state - 15
* Data as of April 2008
Application Criteria for 2009 Entering
Class
Expected average GPA of accepted students - 3.0
Minimum overall GPA cumulative considered - 2.5
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered - 2.5
Number in-state seats available - 69-74
Number out-of-state seats available - 10-15
Total number of new entrants expected - 84
Accreditation Status: Pre-candidate
Type of Institution: Public
Participates in Early Decision Program: No
Open House Dates: Tours available upon request - Information Sessions posted on website under Events link.
PREREQUISITES
We require 4 semesters (6 quarters) of college
coursework be completed prior to matriculation. Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the Spring 2009 term.
English (composition) |
6 sem. hrs. |
9 qtr. hrs. |
General Biology (minimum two semesters with laboratory) |
8 sem. hrs. |
12 qtr. hrs. |
Anatomy (must include all systems)
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3 sem. hrs. |
4 qtr. hrs. |
General Chemistry (minimum two semesters with laboratory)
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8 sem. hrs. |
12 qtr. hrs. |
Organic Chemistry (minimum two semesters with laboratory)
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8 sem. hrs. |
12 qtr. hrs. |
Physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, force, and motion must be included. May be non-calculus based) |
8 sem. hrs. |
12 qtr. hrs. |
Calculus (integration and differentiation) |
3 sem. hrs. |
4 qtr. hrs. |
Speech (public speaking) |
3 sem. hrs. |
4 qtr. hrs. |
Economics (micro, macro, or general) |
3 sem. hrs. |
4 qtr. hrs. |
Additional Coursework (divided among the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, fine arts, foreign language, business or computer sciences)
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12 sem. hrs. |
18 qtr. hrs. |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
62 sem. hrs. |
91 qtr. hrs. |
Other clarifying information: THESE PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS REFLECT THOSE REQUIRED FOR THE 2009 ENTERING CLASS. THOSE APPLYING IN 2009 MAY MEET THE 2009 REQUIREMENTS OR THE NEW 2010 REQUIREMENTS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE.
INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
FOR PHARM. D. DEGREE PROGRAM
2009 ENTERING CLASS
| ALL
APPLICANTS |
REQUIREMENTS
AND DEADLINES
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OTHER
INFORMATION |
| Filing
your PharmCAS application references and transcripts |
February 2, 2009 |
PharmCAS application and
all official transcripts must be received
at PharmCAS by this date. |
Supplemental
application
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March 2, 2009 |
The Supplemental Application will be available from CSU-COP website. Please see:
www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy
/application.htm |
| Supplemental
application fee |
March 2, 2009 |
$50 domestic/ International |
| PCAT
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Required |
Select PharmCAS Code 104 |
| Oldest
PCAT considered |
June 2005 |
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| TOEFL
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Required |
Required for students whose
native language is other than English.
Select
PharmCAS Code 8246 |
| Other required credentials |
To possess and maintain a valid Illinois Pharmacy Technician license |
for more information please visit our website at:
http://www.csu.edu/
collegeofpharmacy/ |
| Pharmacy-related
experience |
Not required, but recommended |
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| Proof
of State residency |
Required
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| Non-U.S.
citizens eligible |
Eligible to apply |
US permanent residents,
Canadian and foreign citizens considered. |
| Foreign
transcripts |
Send foreign transcripts
to evaluation service for course-by-course report. Send completed
report to PharmCAS by February 2, 2009 |
If a student completed coursework at a foreign institution, he/she must also submit an official, detailed course-by-course evaluation of this coursework. The student must obtain this evaluation from one of the following services:
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- Josef Silny & Assoc. International Education Consultants
- World Education Service (WES)
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Letter(s)
of Reference (recommendations/
evaluations) |
Three (3) letters of reference
should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included
in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the
institutional deadline of February 2, 2009
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See the Letters
of Reference page on this website for a list of possible
evaluators.
This institution REQUIRES evaluations from the following:
Science Professor
Pre-health/faculty advisor
The third letter may come from a pharmacist, other health care professional or a professor in any discipline
This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from:
Teaching assistant
Supervisor
Politician
Friend
Family Member
Employer
Co-Worker
Clergy
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| Interview
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Required for invited applicants
only |
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Dates
during which interviews are generally held |
March/April |
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, and students. Applicants are evaluated on potential academic abilities, communication skills, and adaptability to the profession of pharmacy. After reviewing the evaluations, the Committee will recommend to accept, deny, or place the student on the alternate list. |
| ACCEPTED
CANDIDATES |
REQUIREMENTS
AND DEADLINES |
OTHER
INFORMATION |
| Acceptance
letters for regular applicants |
April/May |
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| Acceptee's
response to acceptance offer |
Three (3) weeks after receipt of acceptance letter |
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| Deposit
to hold place in class |
Three (3) weeks after receipt of acceptance letter |
$ 300.00. - applied
to tuition if student matriculates, otherwise non-refundable |
| Date
of new student orientation |
August 19 and 20, 2009 |
Attendance required |
| Date
of first day of classes and/or matriculation |
August 24, 2009 |
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| Requests
for deferred entrance |
Considered |
Each request will be examined on a case by case basis |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Several years of planning and effort by many dedicated individuals has resulted in the establishment of the Chicago State University College of Pharmacy (CSU-COP).
During the past few years, CSU-COP has been evolving on the campus of Chicago State University and within the profession of pharmacy. This past year has had several significant highlights: receipt of the Illinois Board of higher Education approval to establish the program and submission of our initial stage of accreditation, Precandidate Status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the preparation of facilities to house the program, the assembling of an outstanding initial faculty, and the selection of an excellent group of students to be members of our inaugural class, the Class of 2012.
The profession of pharmacy is at the pinnacle in its history. Pharmacists are among the most respected professionals within our nation and play a significant role as a member of the health care team. There is an increasing demand for pharmacists in an environment that allows students to pursue many outstanding career paths within the profession. We look forward to providing a responsive educational experience that will allow outstanding pharmacists to take their places within the profession.
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.
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