PharmCAS School Page

Julie Ogden
Pharmacy Director of Admissions and Student Services
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME
04401
Phone: 207–973–1019

Email: ogdenj@husson.edu
Website: www.husson.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: November 13, 2010 & March 26, 2011
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
177

• Estimated number accepted:
65

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
70

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
25 – 30

• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
50 – 60

• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
40 – 50

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.5

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.7

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
60

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

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	12
Organic Chemistry with labs	8	12
General Biology with labs	8	12
Anatomy & Physiology with labs	8	12
Calculus with applications	4	6
Statistics and Probability	3	5
English Composition	6	9
Economics (Macro or Micro)	3	5
Psychology or Sociology	3	5
Speech	3	5
General Education Electives	6	9
Total	60

Other clarifying information: AP credits for Math/Science prerequisites will be not be accepted.
General Education Electives – Choose one from two separate areas: Humanities, History, Philosophy/Ethics, Foreign Culture/Conversation, and Fine Arts.

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: October or January
• The Oldest PCAT considered: October 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required. IBT minimum TOEFL of 80 or equivalent if the undergraduate prerequisites were completed in a Country where English is not the primary language.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but 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 02/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information: N/A

Letters of Reference

• How many letters of reference will your school require?
NONE

• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
N/A

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: 11/10 – 03/11
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Students are invited for interviews based on their composite PCAT score and their math/science GPA. Interviews are conducted in the afternoon and consist of an orientation, a 30 minute group case discussion, a 30 minute timed writing on a question related to the case study and a 40 minute interview with a team of two faculty members from the School of Pharmacy.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY No later than 03/31/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Early admit decisions mailed out on a case by case basis.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY 04/15/2011
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information N/A Two weeks after the date of the acceptance letter.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY 04/15/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information $500 non-refundable deposit. Applies towards first semester tuition.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 08/24/2011 – 08/27/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 8/24/2011 – 8/26/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details N/A

Husson University

School of Pharmacy