PharmCAS School Page

Lesley M. Luehrs, M.S.
Director of Student Affairs
Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
12800 N Lake Shore Drive
Mequon, WI
53097
Phone: 262–243–2755

Email: jennifer.duecker@cuw.edu
Website: http://www.cuw.edu/pharmacy

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:

Saturday, July 24^th @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 6^th @ 10:00 a.m.

• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
200

• Estimated number accepted:
110

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
68

• 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:
42

• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
45%

• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
55%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0 – 75

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0 – 75

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
≥ 2.75 GPA preferred

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
≥ 3.00 prerequisite GPA preferred

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50^th percentile and above preferred

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
108

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2010 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I with lab	4	6
General Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Organic Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Organic Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Physics I with lab	4	6
Physics II with lab	4	6
Biology I with lab	4	6
Biology II with lab	4	6
Calculus	4	6
Statistics	3	4.5
English (Composition/Writing)	3	4.5
Speech (Interpersonal, public speaking or speech)	3	4.5
Economics (general, micro or macro)	3	4.5
General Education Electives	24	36
Total	72	108

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Completed online by March 1, 2011
• Supplemental Application fee: $50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application can be found on the website at http://www.cuw.edu/Programs/pharmacy/studentaffairs.html

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 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required. All non-US citizens with less than ten (10) years of academic experience in an English-speaking environment.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. Applicants must also provide documentation that they have completed all required immunizations prior to matriculation.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not Required, but highly recommended

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 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 10/15/2010
• 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:	N
Supervisor:	Rec
Professor:	R
Professor (2nd Sci):	Rec
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:	Rec
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:	N
Pharmacist:	Rec
Health Care Professional:
Friend:	N
Family Member:	N
Employer:	Rec
Co-Worker:	N
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 2010 through April 2011
• 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 11/01/2010 – 05/15/2011
• 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 $500 initial deposit
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 08/16/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information Orientation is mandatory for all students
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 08/22/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details N/A