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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

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Contact Information

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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: Rebecca Greskoviak
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions Operations
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 262-243-2747
Email: pharmacy@cuw.edu
Name: CUWSOP Admissions
Title: Recruitment & Admissions
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 262-243-2747
Email: pharmacy@cuw.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.cuw.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/admissions/index.html

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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/MNPS (Natural Product Science)

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

Yes

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Students can gain admission into dual degree programs prior to starting their P1 year or anytime thereafter. All dual-degree options can be completed concurrently with PharmD.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

Located in Mequon, WI on approximately 200 acres of magnificent Lake Michigan shoreline, 15 miles north of downtown Milwaukee, Concordia School of Pharmacy is committed to developing value-based servant leader pharmacists who are dedicated to improving the health of our communities through excellence in teaching, research, service, and practice. Our program offers a student-centered environment that promotes the balance & flexibility for students to build their pharmacy network, gain hands-on practice-based experiences, engage in research, and gain interprofessional practice & education.

Program Highlights:
- Consistently ranked by graduates as a top choice
- Outstanding residency placement success
- ACPE noteworthy program
- AACP award-winning program

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Preferred GPA of 2.75 or above. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis

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:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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
Statistics	Statistics (Biostats also acceptable)	3	4
General Elective(s)	General Education Electives	12

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

Applicants need to complete all required prerequisites prior to enrolling in the PharmD program.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

PRE-PHARMACY COURSE EQUIVALENCY GUIDES
Please contact us at pharmacy@cuw.edu for an individual transcript evaluation of pre-pharmacy coursework.

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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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Not Required or Considered

Additional PCAT information:

We strongly encourage applicants to consult with the admissions team at pharmacy@cuw.edu to determine if a PCAT score would strengthen their application. PCAT attempts can be sent directly to PharmCAS (code 104) and will be considered by the admissions committee.

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Two (2)

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 (Any Subject Area): 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?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Concordia University Wisconsin requires two 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, and commitment to community service.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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. 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.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

At Concordia School of Pharmacy, our Interview Day is just as much about you getting to know us, as it is about us getting to know you. Interview Day is a virtual, half-day program, where you'll meet faculty, staff, and current students and learn more about what makes Concordia School of Pharmacy unique. You'll complete a writing sample, and interview with one or two faculty and/or practicing pharmacists.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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 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:

2024-08-26

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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