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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

University of Saint Joseph

1678 Asylum Avenue

West Hartford

Connecticut

06117

United States

Program Location:

Connecticut

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Andrea Baggetta
Title: Assistant Dean of Admissions & Student Experience
Office: School of Pharmacy & PA Studies
Phone (Work): 860-231-5858
Email: abaggetta@usj.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.usj.edu/pharmacy

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Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

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

June 1, 2026

Final Application Deadline Description:

All applications must be completed and verified in PharmCAS by June 1, 2026.

Priority Application Deadline:

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.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline of March 2, 2026 will have first consideration for scholarships.

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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?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Modified block curriculum with classes offered in fall, spring, and summer.

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?

Other

If Other, please briefly describe

A bachelor's degree is required for admission to the USJ Pharm.D. program and successful completion of required prerequisites.

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Required

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

3 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

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

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

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Yes

Last Entering Class

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

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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/MPH (Public Health)

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

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

National accrediting bodies and organizations in pharmacy education have emphasized the importance of pharmacists being trained in public health. In response to the growing demand, the Department of Nutrition and Public Health and the School of Pharmacy & PA Studies have created a dual-degree program in Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH). The pharmacy program is in-person and Master of Public Health (MPH) is fully online in conjunction with the MPH curriculum.

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Program Description

The University of Saint Joseph’s Doctor of Pharmacy program enables students to earn a Pharm.D. degree in just three years. The program promotes the emergence of competent and compassionate pharmacists who can advance pharmacy practice models, engage in community service, and foster the advancement of research and scholarship.

Emphasizing real-world application, our program prepares students to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX) exam and pursue careers in clinical research, medical sales, pharmacology, product/process development, and beyond.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio to ensure students have the attention that they deserve. As a Pharm.D. student, you have the opportunity to build mentoring relationships with USJ’s faculty and receive personal guidance from them. With an engaging learning environment, students can also collaborate with peers and expand their professional network. USJ students are encouraged to serve the community and each Pharm.D. student is required to complete at least 15 hours of community service annually and 5 co-curricular activities annually.

The 3-calendar year Pharm.D. program is designed with two interwoven and complementary components: didactic and experiential, with the experiential learning component occurring throughout the entire curriculum. Students progress through the program in cohorts, using a modified block schedule (studying a few courses at a time) and mastering the subject material before moving to the next set of courses. This approach has a proven record of increasing students’ ability to master the didactic material and provides students with a rich experiential education.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.8

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.8

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Competitive applicants will have GPAs of 2.8 or higher.

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

120

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

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

180

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

61.5

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (or anatomy with lab)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (or physiology with lab)	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab	4	6
Physics	Physics with lab	4	6
Math	Calculus (non-business)	3	4.5
Statistics	Statistics (or Biostatistics)	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	English composition (or academic writing)	3	4.5

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

All outstanding required course prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better by July 31, 2026.

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:

Online coursework will only be accepted from accredited universities or community colleges.

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 course prerequisites:

Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses MUST include a laboratory session. The weighted average grade from the lecture and lab must be a C or better in each course.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.usj.edu/academics/sppas/pharmacy/pharmacy-admissions/

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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?

Varies

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

All prerequisites must be completed within the last seven (7) years (fall 2019 and later). Applicants with courses that are older than seven (7) years must submit a prerequisite course waiver request form: https://apply.usj.edu/register/25_26_pharm_waiver_request. Waivers will be reviewed by the Admission Committee and granted on a case-by-case basis.

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Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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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
Politician: 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:

A minimum of two references are required. Applicants who have been in school within the last two (2) years must have one letter from an academic source (Professor, Advisor, or Dean).

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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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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:

USJ accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) only. Evaluations must be for grade and degree equivalency, if applicable. Please order the WES ICAP service to ensure that copies of your transcripts will be included with the evaluation report.

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:

English language testing is required for all applicants who are non-native English speakers who reside in a country where English is not the primary language, unless the applicant has earned or is completing (will have earned by anticipated matriculation date) a bachelor's degree or graduate degree following three or more years of campus-based post-secondary instruction in the United States.

PharmD applicants can use any of the following standardized tests to meet our English language requirement:
TOEFL - 79 IBT
IELTS - 6.5 Academic
Duolingo – 105
PTE-53

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

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

Foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license are welcome to apply to the USJ Pharmacy program if they hold a bachelor's degree. Candidates will be considered for entry into the P1 year. There will be no advanced standing options available. USJ does not accept transfer credits or waive any coursework. Candidates will be required to complete the full three-year curriculum and all associated experiential education components.

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Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The applicant participates in an on-campus group interview with multiple components, including an information session, MMI sessions, group activity, calculations quiz and essay. Tours of campus are also provided by current Pharm.D. students.

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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:

Admitted students must submit a $750 non-refundable deposit in order to secure their seat in the program. All deposits are non-refundable.

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

2026-08-04

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Orientation is held the first week of August over the span of four days. Classes begin the following Monday. Exact dates are subject to change.

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

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Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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?

Yes

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Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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