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Institution Address:

12800 N Lake Shore Drive

Mequon

Wisconsin

53097-2402

United States

Program Location:

Wisconsin

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Kaylan Gaines
Title: Director of Recruitment & Admissions
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 262-243-2747
Email: pharmacy@cuw.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2021

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees

If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list:

PharmD/MPD (Master of Product Development)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Yes

Program Description

CUW’s School of Pharmacy educates pharmacists to be servant leaders, dedicated to improving the health of our communities through excellence in teaching, research, service, and practice.

Experiential Education
* IPPEs: 2-week rotations during the middle of the four P1/P2 semesters
* Elective IPPEs: available to P3 students to explore specialized pharmacy settings
* APPEs: Eight P4 rotations to develop advanced pharmacy practice skills in diverse settings
* PGY1 residencies: four 12-month (clinical underserved/community) and one 24-month (academic emphasis)

Interprofessional Practice & Education
* Gain essential healthcare team experience with peers who are also pursuing advanced healthcare-related professional degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Medicine

Student-Centered
* Commuter and family-friendly schedule with the majority of required coursework between 10am-3pm
* Focus on applied learning through skill-development labs and practice-based experiences
* Curriculum designed for students active involvement in professional organizations

Program Description Video:

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with Lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with Lab	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	Biology I with Lab (Human Anatomy or Anat. & Phys would also count)	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	Biology II with Lab (Human Anatomy or Anat. & Phys would also count)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4	6
Physics	Physics I with or without Lab (Algebra or Calc based both acceptable)	3	6
Science/Math Elective(s)	One or more advanced science elective course(s) (Examples: Physics II, Physiology, Anatomy, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or other advanced science course.)	5	6
Math	Calculus (for math and/or science majors)	3	6
English Composition / Writing	English Composition or Writing Course	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking Course	3	4
Economics	Economics (micro, macro or general course)	3	4
Statistics	Statistics (Biostats also acceptable)	3	4
General Elective(s)	General Education Electives	17

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Applicants need to complete course prerequisites before fall classes start in August.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

In cases where Physics is more than three credits, additional credits would count towards the advanced science requirement. Please contact us at pharmacy@cuw.edu with questions about what will and will not satisfy these requirements.

PRE-PHARMACY COURSE EQUIVALENCY GUIDES
Concordia University Wisconsin works with students individually to create course equivalency guides for the school at which they are fulfilling the pre-pharmacy course requirements. Contact us at pharmacy@cuw.edu for a course equivalency guide or for an individual transcript evaluation of pre-pharmacy coursework.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Optional

Additional PCAT information:

Concordia University Wisconsin is a PCAT Optional institution. If a student takes the PCAT, the rolling admissions model allows for a student to take any PCAT in the 2020-2021 cycle (or prior cycles). Any PCAT attempts should be sent directly to PharmCAS (code 104) and will be considered by the admissions committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the admissions team at pharmacy@cuw.edu to determine if a PCAT score would strengthen their application.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Concordia University Wisconsin requires three letters of reference to be submitted directly to PharmCAS. References should be able to speak to your academic performance, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and/or character. Choose references who know you well in professional and/or academic settings, such as professors, supervisors, advisors, or pharmacists. Reference letters are reviewed to assess your: Character Communication skills Academic ability Motivation and understanding of the pharmacy profession Commitment to community service

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

International students interested in applying to Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy must: Complete the PharmD application process through PharmCAS. Have foreign transcripts evaluated by a foreign evaluation service, as described on the PharmCAS website, and submitted to PharmCAS. Submit a TOEFL or IELTS score to PharmCAS if previous coursework was completed in a language other than English. CUW accepts a minimum score of 79 on TOEFL and 6.5 on IELTS. Submit Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores to PharmCAS. Complete the pre-pharmacy course requirements. Foreign pharmacy international coursework may partially or fully satisfy the pre-pharmacy course requirements, at the discretion of the associate dean for academic affairs.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

All non-US citizens with less than ten (10) years of academic experience in an English-speaking environment.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

At Concordia University Wisconsin, our Interview Day is just as much about you getting to know us as it is about us getting to know you. That's why the Interview Day is a half-day program, where you'll meet faculty, staff, and current students and learn more about what makes the CUW School of Pharmacy unique. You'll complete a writing sample, and interview with one or two faculty and/or practicing pharmacists. Visit www.cuw.edu/pharmacy for more information.

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

Accepted applicants are required to submit a $500 seat deposit by May 1, 2021 in order to register for fall coursework. Learn more about seat deposit options at our website: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/admissions/accepted-students.html

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

August 16, 2021

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation is August 10-13, 2021.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?