PharmCAS School Page

Jenna Henderson
Pharm.D. Admissions Coordinator & Assistant to the Associate Dean
Professional Program Office
69 North Eagleville Rd., Unit 3092
Storrs, CT
06269–3092
Phone: (860) 486–2216

Email: PharmacyProf@uconn.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.uconn.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Stautus
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D. / MBA, Pharm.D. / Ph.D. – Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Open House Dates: September 13, 2009 and April 2010 (date TBA)
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
150

• Estimated number accepted:
100

• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
100

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
3

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
41

• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
39

• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
61

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.43

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
*See Residency Criteria

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
*See Residency Criteria

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
*See Residency Criteria

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.7

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.7

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
70

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
54 – 64 (64 recommended)

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

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

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
Biology w/ lab	4
General Chemistry I & II w / labs	8
Calculus	4
Physics	3
Organic Chemistry I & II	6
Human Physiology and Anatomy I & II	6
Microbiology w/lab	4
Biochemistry w/lab	4
Academic Writing	4
Microeconomics	3
Sociology, Psychology, or Anthropology	3

General Education* (Must include the following):
Arts & Humanities	6
Diversity & Muticulturalism	3
International	3
Second Language Competency (Either 3 years high school or 2 college semesters in a single foreign language is required)
Writing Competency (1 non-pharmacy writing intensive course; not Academic Writing)	3
Total

Other clarifying information: *(See pg. 18 of UConn Undergraduate Catalog for more details; http://www.catalog.uconn.edu/09_10_undergraduate_catalog.pdf)
All math and science prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring 2010 semester. The English, microeconomics and social science prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment. It is very strongly recommended that the University General Education Requirements be completed prior to enrollment. Unfulfilled General Education Requirements must be completed by the end of the second professional year. Please refer to our website, www.pharmacy.uconn.edu, for more information regarding specific academic regulations and policies.

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? No
• Supplemental Deadline:
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
• Supplemental Application fee:
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details: The PCAT must be taken no later than January 2010 for Fall 2010 enrollment.
• The Oldest PCAT considered: 01/2008
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does you institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them. The academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS website: www.IELTS.org) is required of all applicants for whom English is not the native language or primary language of instruction. A minimum score of 7.5 is required.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required? Only University of Connecticut Students and Connecticut State Residents (i.e. CT is the place of your primary, permanent residence) may apply for direct admission to the Pharm.D. Professional Program. Connecticut State residency is defined by the Connecticut State Statutes and determined by the UConn Office of Transfer Admissions. Connecticut -resident transfer students must have completed their pre-pharmacy curriculum at regionally accredited, degree-granting institutions of higher education. Transfer students seeking direct admission to the School of Pharmacy who either are not residents of Connecticut or who completed their pre-pharmacy curriculum at a non-regionally accredited international institution are not eligible to apply. Ineligible applications will be promptly denied without consideration. Please go to www.pharmacy.uconn.edu for more information.
• Other information required for proof of state residency See statement above
• Is preference given to state residents? State residency required for direct transfer into program.
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them. Residency status is not considered by the School of Pharmacy for UConn students; transfers must be CT-residents. (See statement above)
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided. Residency status is not considered by the School of Pharmacy for UConn students; transfers must be CT-residents. (See statement above)
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency? No
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens? Yes, if they attended UConn as an undergraduate student
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents? Yes, if they attended UConn as an undergraduate student
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens? Yes, if they attended UConn as an undergraduate student

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Neither: Only U.S. regionally accredited 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?
Two

• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS

Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:	Rec
Supervisor:	Rec
Professor:	Rec
Professor (2nd Sci):	Rec
Professor (Math):	Rec
Professor (Liberal Arts):	Rec
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:	Rec
Politician:
Pharmacist:	Rec
Health Care Professional:
Friend:	N
Family Member:	N
Employer:	Rec
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 generally start in the middle of March and continue through the middle of April.
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: All students will be considered for an interview on a competitive basis. Students receiving an interview should not assume that they will be admitted to the professional program. An excellent academic record may be a factor in prioritizing applicants for interview. If invited to interview, the applicant’s personal characteristics such as professional and social awareness, communication skills, self-knowledge and maturity, ethics and integrity and problem-solving ability are assessed Go to www.pharmacy.uconn.edu for more information.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY April 2010
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Letters of Acceptance may be sent as soon as interviews are completed and continue being sent until class is full.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information 3 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 8/29/10
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 8/30/10
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details N/A

University of Connecticut

School of Pharmacy