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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

1775 N Sector Court

Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy

Winchester

Virginia

22601

United States

Program Location:

Virginia

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Katelyn Sanders
Title: Director of Admissions
Office: 1775 N Sector Ct. Winchester, VA 22601
Phone (Work): 540-678-4377
Email: ksanders@su.edu
Name: Debbie Lynn
Title: Admissions Coordinator-ICPH Fairfax
Office: 8095 Innovation Park Drive, Suite 301 Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone (Work): 540-542-6235
Email: dlynn@su.edu
Name: Patrick McDonald
Title: Admissions Counselor-Winchester
Office: 1775 N Sector Ct. Winchester, VA 22601
Phone (Work): 540-678-4340
Email: pmcdonal1@su.edu
Name: Suzanne Boag
Title: Enrollment and Student Affairs Coordinator
Office: 1775 N Sector Ct. Winchester, VA 22601
Phone (Work): 540-678-4340
Email: sboag@su.edu

Institutional Website:

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 1, 2022

Final Application Deadline Description:

Shenandoah operates on a rolling admissions process, which means that we start interviewing applicants as soon as we have a complete file. Therefore, the sooner you submit your application and required paperwork, the better your chances of being interviewed and/or accepted.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 1, 2021

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

Priority status for scholarship selection.

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

Satellite/Branch campuses:

ICPH-Fairfax

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:

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/MS Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

THE BERNARD J. DUNN SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy was created in 1995 to respond to the growing need for pharmacists in the health-care system. Shenandoah University responded to this need for additional pharmacists in a unique way. Combining new ideas in pharmacy education with the use of information technology, it created a new educational model that is even more relevant today. The School of Pharmacy offers a Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D. degree) for traditional and nontraditional students. Dual degree options are available with MPH, MBA, MS PGPM.

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

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)
English Composition / Writing	English 101 & 102	6	8
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I & II w/ lab	8	12
Chemistry	General Chemistry I & II w/ lab	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I & II w/ lab	8	12
Physics	Physics (calculus or non-calculus based will be accepted)	3	6
Statistics	Statistics	3	4
Math	Calculus	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	Advanced Biological Science Elective (cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular are preferred)	3	4
Economics	Economics (introduction to, micro or macro will be accepted)	3	4
Microbiology	Microbiology	3	6
Humanities	Humanities (history, art, music, language, theater, etc)	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/ Behavioral Science (accounting, anthropology, business, computers, geography, health, management, political science, psychology, sociology, etc)	3	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology	6	12

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

All prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation into 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: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.su.edu/admissions/graduate-students/pharmacy-application-information/

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

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

The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy is committed to recruiting a diverse student body and improving the diversity of the profession of pharmacy. In light of this commitment, prospective students who identify as a member of an underrepresented minority of the pharmacy profession may apply for a fee waiver that will waive the PharmCAS application fee to the BJD School of Pharmacy.

If you believe you may qualify, please visit https://form.jotform.com/203565464776971 for more information and to complete the application. (Fund are available on a limited basis)

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:

Optional

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.su.edu/admissions/graduate-students/pharmacy-application-information/

Additional PCAT information:

The PCAT will remain OPTIONAL, not required for the 2022-22 admissions cycle. If you believe the PCAT provides evidence of your academic preparedness for the PharmD program, you are encouraged to submit your PCAT scores.

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?

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?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT 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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

The letters of reference can be from professors, pharmacist/health care providers (who are familiar with the student's professional commitment), or other professionals with whom the student has interacted. You may have any combination of the allowed references.

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?

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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:

All foreign transcripts must first be evaluated by an accredited service before they can be reviewed by SU. We prefer organizations who are members of NACES.

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:

If a student has completed two years of undergraduate work in an accredited college or university in the United States, he/she does not have to take the TOEFL, but may choose to do so to demonstrate greater proficiency.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists in the U.S. or abroad?

Yes

If yes, is the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program offered to current U.S., Canadian, and/or foreign-trained pharmacists?

U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates , Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates

Enter any additional information about the post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists.

This online pathway offers you the flexibility to complete your studies while working full time. The Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy pathway utilizes much of the innovative information technology that is woven throughout the traditional Pharm.D. program to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmacist as a decision-maker. A mixture of recorded lectures, team-based learning outcomes and additional content provides an enriching asynchronous learning environment for the student.

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:

Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. A typical interview day will consist of a 30 minute interview with a faculty member and student (if possible), writing sample, and programmatic overview/tour of facilities.

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:

$1000

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?

Yes

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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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

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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