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Touro University (CA)

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Steven Davis
Associate Director of Admissions
Office of Admissions
1310 Johnson Lane
Vallejo, CA
94592
Phone: 1–888–652–7580

Email: steven.davis@tu.edu
Website: www.tu.edu/COPadmissions

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D./Master of Public Health (expected offering for 2011/12 academic year)
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
467
• Estimated number accepted:
140
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
100
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
35
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
25
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
75

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.43
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 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):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
July 2011

Semester Hours
8
8
4
4
3
 

Other clarifying information: All prerequisites, including completion of a Bachelor's Degree (which is REQUIRED), must be satisfied prior to the first day of mandatory orientation, though applicants may apply, be interviewed, and be accepted with some prerequisite coursework not yet completed. While not required, the Admissions and Standards Committee strongly recommends that all incoming students complete a minimum of 3 semester/5 quarter units of Biochemistry. If available, PCAT scores may be submitted with the PharmCAS application though the PCAT is not required.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
04/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://www.tu.edu/COPadmissions

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• 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?
No
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
No

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: 04/01/11
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
• Other clarifying information:
FTER must, at a minimum, include semester units and letter grade for each course, as well as a cumulative GPA. FTER should be submitted with the PharmCAS application.  Applications from graduates of foreign institutions received without a FTER will be rejected.

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:
Interviews are typically held between mid-October and the end of April.
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Interviews are conducted using a panel style, group interview format. Up to five candidates are interviewed together by two pharmacy faculty members and one pharmacy student.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Typically no longer than two weeks from the date of the interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Two weeks from the date on the Letter of Acceptance.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Required
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
The deposit is $2,000 and, upon matriculation, is applied towards the first semester's tuition.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
Varies
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Typically held during the first week of August.
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Varies
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
Typically occurs during the first week of August
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Accepted students who have submitted their acceptance deposit may petition to defer their start date. Such petitions are considered on a case by case basis.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The Touro University - California College of Pharmacy program is a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program located on historic Mare Island in the Northeast corner of the San Francisco Bay.

The College of Pharmacy is unique nationwide in that it includes two years of didactic instruction together with an experiential component that is also two years in length, while the national paradigm is three years of didactic instruction with a one year clinical component.

The College of Pharmacy prepares students for a clinically-oriented, contemporary pharmacy practice. This goal is ensured by providing students with a rigorous didactic and experiential curriculum in which students receive individualized attention through small classes and sufficient numbers of highly qualified faculty who are accessible and available to meet with students who require additional personal assistance. The program emphasizes expanded clinical experiences, the extensive use of technology and teamwork with other students.