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Husson University

School of Pharmacy

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

Email: ogdenj@husson.edu
Website: www.husson.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 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: November 14, 2009 & March 27, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
100
• Estimated number accepted:
55 – 65
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
55 – 65
• 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:
15 – 25
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
50 – 60
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
40 – 50

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 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

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matirculation:
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 2010 term

Semester Hours
8
8
8
8
4
3
6
3
3
3
6
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.

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:
October or January
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2006
• 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 instituton 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 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
02/01/2010
• 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:
12/09 – 03/10
• 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 on Friday afternoons 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
03/31/2010
• 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
04/15/2010
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/15/2010
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500 deposit fully refundable up to June 1, 2010. Applies towards first semester tuition.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/24/2010 – 08/27/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/30/2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
N/A

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION