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Submission Number: 4061
Submission ID: 9
Submission UUID: 658672da-3b83-4582-830d-68ad20c9d7de
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=O8N-bCQUihQpbmZ_Q16Yhlw2215hm3kWeDAluXOJDVs
Created: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 03:59
Completed: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:52
Changed: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 13:01
Remote IP address: 19.122.17.25
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Chicago State University
9501 S King Drive
Douglas Hall Suite 3083
Chicago
Illinois
60628
United States
Illinois
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Name: Amalia Diaz
Title: Director of Student Records & Activities
Office: School of Pharmacy Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 773-821-2570
Email: pharmacy-admissions@csu.edu -
Name: Kelvin Yarrington
Title: Student Recruitment Specialist
Office: College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Phone (Work): 773-821-2679
Email: pharmacy-admissions@csu.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
December 1, 2025
Applicants that apply by the priority deadline date will be given precedence in available scholarships.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
No
No
Yes
The Integrated BIO/Pharm D and CHEM/Pharm D program allows students to complete the 4th year of Biology or Chemistry BS degree during their 1st year in the Pharm D program. Admission to the program is contingent upon acceptance by the department. A grade of C or above is required for all transfer credits. Once enrolled in the program, all courses must be taken at Chicago State University. Note: the fourth-year coursework requires dual acceptance into the pharmacy doctorate program.
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
7
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Yes
Program Description
The mission of Chicago State University School of Pharmacy (CSU-SOP) is the development of student and faculty scholars who will impact the health care needs of people in the region, state and the nation. The school will provide a strong foundation in the knowledge, integration and application of the biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences to transform students into practitioners who are committed to humanistic service, capable of providing patient-centered care, and innovative leaders in advancing the pharmacy profession. The school embraces the mission of the University to educate individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance culturally competent care and reduce health care disparities. https://www.csu.edu/pharmacy/deanoffice/index.htm
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.50
N/A
Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) and a minimum prerequisite science and math GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) in the required science and math pre-pharmacy course curriculum. Grades from all attempts of repeated coursework will be included when calculating the cumulative and pre-requisite science and math coursework grade point average. It is preferred that science and math prerequisite coursework be completed within the last 5 years. Prerequisite coursework older than 10 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only pre-requisite courses required by CSU-SOP will be included in pre-requisite GPA calculations.
60
32
90
48
Yes
Course Prerequisites
Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
---|---|---|---|
English Composition / Writing | English I (composition or writing intensive) | 3 | 4 |
English Composition / Writing | English II (Composition or writing intensive) | 3 | 4 |
Biology/Biological Science | General Biology I for majors (must include laboratory) | 4 | 6 |
Biology/Biological Science | General Biology II or other higher level biology excluding Microbiology | 3 | 4 |
Anatomy & Physiology | Human Anatomy & Physiology (human or mammalian) | 6 | 9 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry I (must include laboratory) | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | General Chemistry II (must include laboratory) | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I (must include laboratory) | 4 | 6 |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II (must include laboratory) | 4 | 6 |
Physics | Physics (may be for business or life sciences) | 3 | 4 |
Math | Calculus (may include business or life sciences) | 3 | 4 |
Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Oral Communication (speech) | 3 | 4 |
Statistics | 3 | 4 | |
General Elective(s) | Other General Education coursework to reach 60 credits. Recommended courses to include economics and a social science (psychology, sociology, anthropology, or political science). | 12 | 18 |
While we prefer that prerequisite coursework be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation, summer coursework will also be accepted if necessary.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
A pre-requisite science course completed online without lab, will still require the lab component to be completed in person.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
We will only accept pass/fail grades for courses taken during Spring 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.
All attempts of repeated coursework will be included when calculating the cumulative and pre-requisite science and math coursework grade point average. It is preferred science and math prerequisite coursework be completed within the last 5 years. Prerequisite coursework older than 10 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only pre-requisite courses required by CSU-SOP will be included in Science and Math Prerequisite GPA calculations.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
Yes
Other
Students can opt to submit a PCAT score, although it is not required for application review.
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT 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): NOT ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): NOT ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): NOT ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): REQUIRED
- Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
Committee letters must include a science professor in order to be accepted. Committee letters will only count as one letter of recommendation. All contact information must be included.
No
Not Accepted
Two letters of reference on letterhead should be completed on the "Letters of Reference" form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS. Applicants must adhere to the specified requirements regarding letters of reference criteria: One letter must be from a Science Professor that has taught the student or a pre-health advisor. It is preferred the second letter be from a pharmacist. However, any one of the following recommendations is also acceptable: science professor, another licensed health care professional, employer/supervisor or mentor.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
International applicants must complete, or be in the process of completing, a minimum of 60 semester hours of non-remedial, prerequisite coursework from a regionally accredited US college or university. It is preferred that all pre-pharmacy coursework requirements be completed in the spring semester prior to matriculation. The student must earn a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite course. The applicant must obtain the course evaluation from one of the following: Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Service (WES).
Yes
Non-native English speakers must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) with a minimum composite score of 80, and a minimum score of 20 in each section of the test (reading, listening, writing and speaking) is required.
International applicants who meet one of the criteria may waive the English language proficiency requirement: -Applicant earned their bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or a country where English is a primary foundational language, as well as the language of instruction for that degree. -Applicant has completed a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned credit from an accredited U.S. college of university. Submit results to PharmCAS, using code 8246.
International applicants who meet one of the criteria may waive the English language proficiency requirement: -Applicant earned their bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or a country where English is a primary foundational language, as well as the language of instruction for that degree. -Applicant has completed a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned credit from an accredited U.S. college of university. Submit results to PharmCAS, using code 8246.
Yes
Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements to be considered for admission.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
The Admissions Committee reviews a prospective student's application to determine their interview eligibility. Applicants are invited for interview via email. During the interview process, the student meets individually with a two to three-person interview team composed of college of pharmacy faculty, administrators and/or students. Applicants are evaluated on potential academic abilities, communication skills, readiness for and adaptability to the profession of pharmacy. Applicants will be notified via email by the School of Pharmacy of their status.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Upon acceptance, a Non-Refundable maximum deposit of $300 is due within two weeks of acceptance. A second deposit may be required after March 1st. The deposit will be applied to the applicant's tuition upon matriculation into the program.
For applicants admitted after March 1st, a Non-Refundable deposit of $300 is due within two weeks of acceptance. The deposit will be applied to the applicant's tuition upon matriculation into the program.
For applicants admitted after March 1st, a Non-Refundable deposit of $300 is due within two weeks of acceptance. The deposit will be applied to the applicant's tuition upon matriculation into the program.
2025-08-25
All accepted applicants are required to attend New Student Orientation which takes place the week before classes begin.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
Yes
Yes