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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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 1, 2026
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : March 2, 2026
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Applications are reviewed as they are received throughout the admission cycle. For best considerations apply by March 1st. 


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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:: N/A
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:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : 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:: 46
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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/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health)

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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Program Description
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Program Description:
Howard University College of Pharmacy offers a rigorous curriculum to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various pharmacy practice settings. Our program blends classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experience, and real-world clinical practice, preparing students to meet the evolving challenges of the healthcare industry. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment is not just a statement, it's a way of life. Our student body and faculty embody this commitment, creating a warm and supportive community that enriches the educational experience and prepares students to serve diverse populations effectively. 

Our distinguished faculty members are leaders in their fields, bringing expertise and a passion for teaching. They engage in groundbreaking research that addresses critical health issues and advances the field of pharmacy. Students have opportunities to participate in research projects, gain valuable experience, and contribute to pharmaceutical sciences. Leadership development is a cornerstone of our program. We offer numerous opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through professional organizations, community service initiatives, and extracurricular activities. Our goal is to produce graduates who are skilled pharmacists and leaders who will drive positive change in healthcare. 

Service to the community is integral to our mission. Our students and faculty engage in outreach programs, providing healthcare services and education to underserved populations, fostering a sense of social responsibility and commitment to improving health outcomes. 

Join us at the Howard University College of Pharmacy, where you will be part of a tradition of excellence and community dedicated to making a difference. Explore our program and discover the many opportunities that await you on your journey to becoming a pharmacy professional. 

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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:: 59
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 50
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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 I 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 Mid-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

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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

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Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.howard.edu/admissions
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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://wd1-student.myworkdaysite.com/howard/HowardUniversityPharmacy

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://wd1-student.myworkdaysite.com/howard/HowardUniversityPharmacy

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

https://wd1-student.myworkdaysite.com/howard/HowardUniversityPharmacy


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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized 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

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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::
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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, EC, or other world evaluation companies.

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: :
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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, 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
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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::
The tuition deposit amount is $1000 which includes a $700 good faith fee, and a $300 enrollment fee. The tuition deposit is non-refundable. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Once accepted, students will be invited to the HUCOP Accepted Students Day virtual webinar held in mid-June. This event provides an opportunity to learn more about our program and explore the university's resources, setting you up for a successful start at Howard University.
Following this, you will also be enrolled in our Pharm-Prep Program, a complimentary 3-week online pre-matriculation success course. This engaging program typically starts in mid-late July is designed to help you thrive in your first (P1) year.
Additionally, the week before the semester begins, you'll participate in a dynamic Orientation Program, which culminates with a White Coat Ceremony. This is your chance to get acquainted with HUCOP, meet faculty and fellow students, and immerse yourself in our vibrant community.


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