Contact Information
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Howard University 

Institution Address:
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Street 1: Howard University College of Pharmacy
Street 2: 2300 Fourth Street, NW
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City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Zip: 20059
Country: United States

Program Location:: District of Columbia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Marlon Prince
  Title: Director of Admissions & Recruitment
  Office: Office of Student Affairs 
  Phone (Work): 202-806-6533
  Email: marlon.prince@howard.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.howard.edu/

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 3, 2024
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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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?: Yes
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?: 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
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 40
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Description
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Program Description:
https://pharmacy.howard.edu/


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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.50
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.50
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 48
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 13
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 13
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Socio-Behavioral Sciences 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: General Electives 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy/Physiology*
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry*
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 8

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All courses should be completed before our program starts in late August.

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
N/A

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
N/A

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Required courses can be viewed at https://pharmacy.howard.edu/.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.howard.edu/sites/pharmacy.howard.edu/files/2023-04/HUCOP%20New%20Prerequisites%20Fall%202021.pdf
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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://programs.howard.edu/sites/programs.howard.edu/files/2022-10/HU%20Supplemental%20Application-ProfessionalStudy.pdf

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $45.00
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://programs.howard.edu/sites/programs.howard.edu/files/2022-10/HU%20Supplemental%20Application-ProfessionalStudy.pdf

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
Supplemental applications will be available online for submission at:

https://programs.howard.edu/sites/programs.howard.edu/files/2022-10/HU%20Supplemental%20Application-ProfessionalStudy.pdf



I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

PCAT and Other Tests
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Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:: Recommended
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:: https://pharmacy.howard.edu/academic-programs/four-year-entry-level-pharm-d-program/admission-requirements
Additional PCAT information::
The PCAT is recommended to be taken by applicants, but is not a requirement for application for admissions. 

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

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY 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?: Yes

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
N/A

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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::
N/A

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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::
We will consider foreign coursework that has been evaluated by WES.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
N/A

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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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
If the applicant meets all eligibility requirements and is considered to be competitive, they will then be contacted for an in-person interview. 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.howard.edu/academic-programs/four-year-entry-level-pharm-d-program
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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::
The tuition deposit is non-refundable. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2023-08-21
Additional details for accepted applicants::
N/A

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes