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Wingate University School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Jean Tarlton
Coordinator of Pharmacy Admissions
Dean's Suite
316 N. Main Street
Campus Box 3087
Wingate, NC
28174
Phone: 704–233–8324

Email: jtarlton@wingate.edu
Website: http://pharmacy.wingate.edu/home.asp

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D./MBA
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
200
• Estimated number accepted:
95
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
78
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
30
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
35
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
43

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.6
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
62 – 63
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
4
4
4
8
8
4
3 – 4
6
3
3
3
9
3
 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
February 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$25.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://pharmacy.wingate.edu/content/admissions/Supplemental_Application.pdf

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Last date to test October 16, 2010
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2006
• 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

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:
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:
January through March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Interviews are held each Friday, January through March. In addition to the actual interview with 2 faculty members, an in-depth discussion of the curriculum and its unique components as well as a tour of the school and labs are included in the days events.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Letter mailed after interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
10 business days from date of letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Due 10 business days from date of letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/08/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/15/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details

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

The academic program of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy is student-centered. The overarching goal of the curriculum is the assurance of the mastery of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes prescribed by the profession and by society for the pharmacist of tomorrow. This unique curricular approach has been carefully crafted for continuous quality improvement of its structure and content. Its endpoint can be seen in the healthcare servant of tomorrow whose commitment to competence does not end upon graduation and whose dedication to the service of mankind is evident in all considerations and actions undertaken.