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Concordia University Wisconsin

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Lesley M. Luehrs
Director of Student Affairs
Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
12800 N Lake Shore Drive
Mequon, WI
53097
Phone: 262–243–2770

Email: pharmacy@cuw.edu
Website: http://www.cuw.edu/Academics/programs/pharmacy/index.html

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Pre-Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates:

• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No
STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated number accepted:
N/A
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
N/A
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
N/A
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
N/A
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0 – 65
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0 – 65
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• 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:
69
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
103
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2010 term

Semester Hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
15
6
69
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
No
• Supplemental Deadline:
N/A
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
N/A
• Supplemental Application fee:
N/A
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
N/A

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
August 2005
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Only for non-US citizens with less than ten (10) years of academic experience in an English-speaking environment.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Applicants must also provide documentation that they have completed all required immunizations and CPR certification prior to matriculation.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not Required

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required?
No
• 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
10/15/2009
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the Deadline
• Other clarifying information:
School only accepts evaluations from WES or English translation required.

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:
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 ’09 through April ’10
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The applicant will be assessed in the following areas: motivation to be a pharmacy practitioner; recognition of pharmacist's role; integrity; maturity; time-management; self-confidence/assertiveness; professionalism; ability to articulate clearly; previous/ongoing commitment to service; evidence of leadership; potential for strong academic performance and overall presentation.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2009 – 05/01/2010
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Rolling Basis
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
N/A
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/20/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• 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
N/A
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (CUWSOP) is a new school of pharmacy with its first class matriculating in fall of 2010. We are located on the main CUW campus on approximately 200 acres of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline in Mequon, Wisconsin, approximately 15 miles north of downtown Milwaukee.

As a new school of pharmacy, our focus is to prepare pharmacy practitioners dedicated to advancing patient-centered pharmaceutical care through medication therapy management in Wisconsin and throughout the country, by working closely with patients and all other healthcare providers to address the physical, mental and spiritual needs of each patient. The School will take full advantage of its metropolitan location to enter into alliances and strategic partnerships with local, regional and national healthcare entities.

What you can expect:
• Personalized instruction from professors and small class sizes
• Student to teacher ratio of about 10:1
• Actual practice experiences in the pharmacy during your first year
• Well-planned, high quality rotations using training that is outcomes-focused
• Student representation on committees
• State of the art new pharmacy building by 2011 school year
• Interdisciplinary educational opportunities
• Interactive case-based educational methods
• Caring faculty with extensive pharmaceutical/educational backgrounds
• Ethics-infused curriculum
• Clinically relevant technology as integral part of curriculum
• Students will participate in student leadership challenge to develop leadership skills
• Community service to foster an appreciation for others and their needs
• Faith-based environment dedicated to your spiritual, mental and physical well-being
• Service-learning experience as part of IPPE (introductory pharmacy practice experience)
• Multiple student organizations to join for networking and social opportunities
• Beautiful campus – situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan