PharmCAS School Page

Carol Jones
Director of Admissions
HU Box 12230
Searcy, Arkansas
72149
Phone: 501–279–5528

Email: pharmacy@harding.edu
Website: www.harding.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 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: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
140

• Estimated number accepted:
75

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
60

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
1

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
1

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
40

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

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

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.35

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
20

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
40

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
1

• 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):
40

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
90

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
135

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Chemistry with labs	8
Organic Chemistry with labs	8
Cell Biology	4
Biochemistry	3
Anatomy & Physiology	8
Microbiology with lab	4
Zoology or Biology for majors	3
Physics	4
Calculus	4
Statistics	3
English composition	6
Speech	3
Economics	3
Psychology or Sociology	3
Humanities Electives	6
Social/behavioral science electives	6
Other electives	14
Total	90

Other clarifying information:

Grades below “C” cannot be accepted for any math or science course
No more than 6 hours of CLEP or credit by examination will be accepted to meet the pre-pharmacy requirements; such credit must be listed on the official transcript
Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be used to satisfy prerequisite coursework provided that the AP credit is accepted by the applicant’s institution and is posted on the applicant’s official academic transcript
All science courses must be majors courses; non-majors courses will not fulfill the requirements
Calculus – A Business calculus course is NOT acceptable.
The speech requirement should be fulfilled with a public speaking course
Humanities electives may be chosen from one or more of these areas: art, foreign language, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion or theatre
It is strongly recommended that students include accounting and genetics in the electives.
Social/behavioral science electives may be chosen from one or more of these areas: accounting, anthropology, business, psychology, sociology, computer science, economics, geography, health, history, management or political science
No credit toward the 90 semester hour requirement will be accepted for military science or physical education courses

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 03/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: www.harding.edu/pharmacy

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
• The Oldest PCAT considered: August 2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required. TOEFL is required for international students, but not for permanent residents.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

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. No
• 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? 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. Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
• Other clarifying information:

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:
Professor:	R
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:	R
Health Care Professional:
Friend:	N
Family Member:	N
Employer:
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: September 2010 – April 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Applicants should plan for an interview day that begins around 9:00 a.m. and concludes at approximately 1:00 p.m. Each applicant will be interviewed by two faculty members and will have an opportunity to meet with current students.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Three (3) weeks after the interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information Two (2) weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information Three payments of $250. The first deposit is due 2 weeks from receipt of acceptance letter. The second deposit is due by May 1, 2011. The third deposit is due June 1, for a total deposit of $750 prior to matriculation.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 08/15/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information tentative
• 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
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details not considered

Harding University

College of Pharmacy