Contact Information
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Street 1: 2409 University Avenue PHR 5.112
Street 2: Mail Code A1900
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City: Austin
State: Texas
Zip: 78712
Country: United States

Program Location:: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
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  Office: Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): 512-471-1737
  Email: pharmdadmissions@austin.utexas.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions
- https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/contactus

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: February 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description::
To meet the our final application deadline, you must meet the following application and academic criteria as indicated at the following site: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/apply/pharmd/apply


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 2, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
To meet the our priority deadline, you must meet the following application and academic criteria as indicated at the following site: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/apply/pharmd/apply


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: UTHSC at San Antonio- A limited number of pharmacy students assigned to the San Antonio region will relocate to this campus after the 2nd professional year to complete their Institutional IPPE (summer) and the 3rd & 4th professional years.
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Program Structure:
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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:
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Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?: No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 99
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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: :
We do offer concurrent pathways towards earning your:
- Pharm.D./M Public Health
- Pharm.D./MS Biomedical Informatics

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Program Information: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/

General Information: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy was founded in 1893 and is currently ranked as a top 10 pharmacy program by U.S. News and World Report.  Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, the UT-Austin College of Pharmacy has a joint program with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The college provides education and training to more than 500 professional students and approximately 130 graduate students, post-graduate residents, and post-graduate fellows. We offer clinical education sites throughout Texas in the Austin/Temple/Waco area, San Antonio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston/Galveston and Rio Grande Valley.

Student pharmacists are trained to deliver patient-centered care in an interprofessional collaborative practice environment alongside with medical, nursing, social work and other interprofessional student groups throughout the Pharm.D. program. Graduates enter residency at a rate above the national average, and at the highest rate of all Texas Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy. An Honors Research Program and Pharm.D./Ph.D. track are available for students interested in research careers. 

Vision/Mission: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy strives to be the leading College of Pharmacy for innovative interdisciplinary education, research, and service, revolutionizing patient care and health outcomes in Texas and the world. The college provides exemplary education, training, research, and professional development for Pharm.D. students, graduate students, and postgraduates in the pharmaceutical sciences; to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society.  

- Pharm.D. Curriculum: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/programs/pharmd/curriculum
- Program Quality Indicators: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/about/quality-indicators


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.0
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
At least a "C-" or better is required for all pre-pharmacy prerequisites courses.
"CR" or "S" on the Pass/Fail grading basis will be accepted to fulfill pre-pharmacy prerequisites from the spring 2020 semester.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 41
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 29
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 65
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 45
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Pre-pharmacy prerequisite course requirements must be completed prior to matriculation.

Core/Flag (Global Cultures) course requirements are highly recommended to be completed prior to matriculation, but they will not prevent one from being admitted into the Pharm.D. program if yet completed.  Keep in mind that you'll be enrolled in at least 16-hrs per semester.  Complete or minimize the number courses that you would need to complete concurrently while completing the Pharm.D. curriculum.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I (cellular & molecular) for science majors (lecture only)- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II (structure & function) for science majors (lecture only)- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Genetics (lecture only)- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with LAB geared to pre-pharmacy and pre-medicine- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with LAB for science majors- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics with lab- (non calculus or calculus-based physics is acceptable)- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I- (Business Calculus is NOT acceptable)- PREREQUISITE 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics (a wide variety of statistic courses in mathematics, psychology, and sociology are acceptable)- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Composition (Writing)- Composition I will fulfill this requirement- PREREQUISITE
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Literature (Readings in American, British, or World literature courses); Composition II or Technical Writing will NOT fulfill this requirement- PREREQUISITE  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title:  Social & Behavioral Science- university CORE course requirement for graduation
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title:  United States History I & II- university CORE course requirements for graduation  
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: American Government- university CORE course requirements for graduation (One of the courses should contain Texas government/constitution content)*
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Visual & Performing Arts - university CORE course requirement for graduation
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Signature Course (First Year or Upper Classman)- university CORE course requirement for graduation (This course is unique to UT Austin)**
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Global Cultures FLAG course- university requirement for graduation; can overlap with a Signature Course (at UT Austin)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Pre-pharmacy prerequisites (chemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, physics, math, statistics, English composition/writing, and literature) must be completed by the end of summer session II 2024 prior to matriculation.  https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/plan


Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
We recognize that some of your courses may have been completed online during spring 2020 thru spring 2021.  We'll accept those online courses to fulfill prerequisite requirements.


Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
We'll accept "CR" or "S" from the pass/fail grading basis taken Spring 2020 to fulfill pre-pharmacy prerequisites.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Pre-pharmacy Prerequisite courses requirements: a bachelor's degree will NOT waive these requirements: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/plan

CORE, Global Cultures FLAG and Foreign Language course requirements: matriculation with a bachelor's degree will waive deficiencies in this area except for pre-pharmacy prerequisite.  We highly recommend you complete these university requirements prior to matriculation.   https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/plan

Foreign Language requirement: Must be completed prior to matriculation; a bachelor's degree will waive this requirement

Hepatitis B Immunization: Please begin working on completing this requirement as soon as possible, but no later than March 1st.  Even though you may not have an admission decision by this time, you do not want to risk not being able to complete this non-academic requirement at matriculation and begin Pharm.D. curriculum.  This noncompliance could delay your start of pharmacy school by 1-year.  

Please locate childhood immunization records to find out if you already started and/or completed Hep B immunization.  


 

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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions: : https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/apply

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $100
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Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
The PharmCAS ID number is required to start and submit the UT Austin Supplemental Application. The supplemental application can be started once you create your PharmCAS application.  It can also be submitted before completing the PharmCAS application.  Once PharmCAS indicates your application at VERIFIED status, we will see if you've submitted and paid for your supplemental application and submitted all three letters of reference as additional requirements needed to consider movement into our internal review status. 

A supplemental application fee waiver can be requested if you've been approved a PharmCAS application fee waiver. Please submit requests to pharmdadmissions@austin.utexas.edu.  Please provide proof of your approved PharmCAS application fee waiver.

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PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/plan
Additional PCAT information::
Applicants who wish to submit their PCAT scores to strengthen their academic profile, please send scores directly to PharmCAS using the PharmCAS Code 104.    Additional guidance and information on taking the PCAT can be found at our institutional site and contacting us for admission counseling.

- Fall Priority Deadline: We'll accept PCAT scores taken by July 6, 2023
- Spring Final Deadline: We'll accept PCAT scores taken by January 9, 2024

We'll accept preliminary scores for review purposes.  Official PCAT scores would need to be reflected on your application when the Admissions Committee makes final decisions. 

 

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:: N/A
Other Admission Tests:
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Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
Gaining experience in a pharmacy setting is highly recommended to determine if pharmacy is a fit for you, to obtain interaction opportunities with patients, and to network with pharmacists.    


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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Letters of reference from pharmacist supervisors, employer supervisors, and/or math or science professors are strongly encouraged. Letters of reference should be from individuals who know the applicant really well on a professional and/or academic level and can provide supporting content to their character and/or qualifications.  NOTE: Letters can NOT be from friends or family members.

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
Establishing Texas residency and Contact Information can be found at the following site:
- https://admissions.utexas.edu/residency 
- https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/plan

 



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International Applicants
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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::
Our program only accepts transcript evaluations from WES.  Please request a course-by-course evaluation as instructed by PharmCAS. https://www.pharmcas.org/application-instructions/transcripts

If you accept an offer of admission from UT Austin College of Pharmacy, you will be required to submit an original foreign transcript to UT Austin Main Admissions.  Additional directions and guidance will be provided at that time. 

IMPORTANT: Every student admitted into our Pharm.D. Program must have a Social Security number and card before matriculation.  One will need social security number and card to matriculate and apply for the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Student Intern Application.

We recommend that you look into the process of obtaining a social security number at socialsecurity.gov

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: :
International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL scores.  When applying for admission, submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to PharmCAS using the code 8246.

We highly recommend TOEFL scores to be equal to or greater than 100.   Other scores will be considered upon review of the TOEFL score report.

TOEFL Testing Site: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html



Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Interviewees will participate in a Pre-Interview hour (1-hour) on a weekday prior to their weekend MMI Interview.

Interviewees will spend (2.5-hours) participating in MMI interviews along with a showcase presentation highlighting the unique qualities of UT Austin College of Pharmacy.  

Interview dates and additional details will be soon provided on our institutional website.


Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/degrees-programs/admissions/interview
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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Nonrefundable $200 Seat/Enrollment Deposit Required
- Deadline for applicants admitted from Fall Priority Decisions: Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Deadline for applicants admitted from Spring Decisions: Monday, May 1, 2024

Upon matriculation, the $200 nonrefundable deposit will be applied to your fall 2024 tuition bill.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2024-08-26
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Incoming students will be REQUIRED to participate in all aspects of New Student Orientation anticipated for Monday, August 12- Saturday, August 24, 2024.  This is a non-academic matriculation requirement.



Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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