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Western New England College

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Joshua J. Spooner, PharmD, MS
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Western New England College School of Pharmacy
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA
01119
Phone: 413–796–2113

Email: rxadmissions@wnec.edu
Website: www.wnec.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: No ACPE Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: August 6, 2010; October 23, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS
• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated number accepted:
N/A
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
N/A
• 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:
N/A
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
CRITERIA
• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
N/A
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
75 total class size; no preference given to in-state residents
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
75 total class size; no preference given to out-of-state residents
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• 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:
67
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term
Semester Hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Psychology 3  
Public Speaking 3  
Ethics 3  
Social Science Elective 3  
67

Other clarifying information: Science Courses must be designated for science majors.
The social science elective requirement may be satisfied with a class in history, sociology, political science, or law and society.
Organic chemistry, human anatomy/physiology, and microbiology courses earned more than five years prior to applying to the School cannot be used to satisfy pre-pharmacy course requirements unless approved by the Admissions Committee on an individual applicant basis.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 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:
The June, August, and October 2010 test dates are preferred.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2008
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
A TOEFL or IELTS is required for all applicants (a) who are non-native English speakers, or (b) who completed the pre-requisite classes in a country where English is not the primary language.
• Does you 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 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?
No
• 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?
Two (2)
• 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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
One LOR must be from a teacher/professor. One LOR must be from a healthcare practitioner (preferably a pharmacist). Up to two additional LORs may be provided by individuals who can attest to an applicant’s abilities and potential.
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:
November–March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
During the interview visit, applicants will meet with a pharmacy student ambassador for a tour of the School of Pharmacy facilities and Western New England College; receive an overview of the School by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs; complete a writing sample; and interview with two individuals. Applicants should plan to spend a full half-day for the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview will be responsible for arranging accommodations and travel to Springfield for the interview process.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
2 weeks from acceptance notification
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$750 within 2 weeks of acceptance notification; a secondary deposit of $750 is required by May 15.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/22–26/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/29/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
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 Western New England College School of Pharmacy will prepare entry-level practitioners to provide pharmacy care to an increasingly diverse patient population in a variety of practice environments. The comprehensive learner-centered educational program will foster critical thinking skills, embrace professionalism, and instill a commitment to life-long learning, community service, and leadership. The School will enhance the knowledge base of the pharmacy profession through teaching, service, research, and scholarly activity.

In order to accomplish the responsibilities required of the profession, the pharmacist must possess certain attitudes and abilities. To that end, the School of Pharmacy has nine general and professional ability-based outcomes which are required of its graduates. These competency statements include five general ability-based outcomes which mirror the core values of WNEC and the pharmacy profession, as well as four professional ability-based outcomes essential to the practice of pharmacy.

The WNEC Doctor of Pharmacy program is a four year, 147 credit curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and hands-on (experiential) learning. With an incoming class size limited to 75 students, our low student-faculty ratio ensures students receive individualized attention. In the classroom, students will engage in discussion and learn through integration and application of pharmaceutical, clinical and administrative sciences. Introductory pharmacy practice experiences threaded throughout the first three years of the program and advanced pharmacy practice experiences during the final year of the program provide a framework for learners to integrate classroom skills in a supervised environment early in the program and practice the skills in a more independent manner during the final year as they evolve into independent practitioners.