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Submission Number: 4148
Submission ID: 96
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Created: Fri, 08/30/2019 - 07:21
Completed: Fri, 06/13/2025 - 09:21
Changed: Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:16

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Current page: Complete
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Institution Name Wingate University
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name Wingate U
Banner Image: 737A5057.JPG
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Street 1 515 N Main Street
Street 2 P.O. Box 159
Street 3
City Wingate
State North Carolina
Zip 28174
Country United States
Program Location: North Carolina
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Lori Svenson
    Title: Admissions Coordinator
    Office: Office of Student Services
    Email: pharmacy@wingate.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 1, 2026
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 1, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses: Wingate University School of Pharmacy - Wingate, NC
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? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? No
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 58
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 50
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 65
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: Students have the opportunity to pursue both an MBA and/or an MPH degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D program. MBA courses can be started the summer prior to the beginning of the P1 year and the MPH can be started during the P2 year. MPH students will be able to complete both the Pharm.D/MPH degrees in 4 years at a reduced tuition cost for the MPH.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Wingate University School of Pharmacy is known for its practice-ready graduates, with 1,896 hours of practice experience in hospital, community and clinic-based settings throughout the curriculum to allow students to apply what they have learned in classes beginning in their very first year of the program. Scholarships are available to the most competitive candidates for admission. Wingate University School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

The Wingate campus is located 30 miles southeast of the metropolitan area of Charlotte, NC. This campus offers all of the amenities of the undergraduate campus including a state of the art fitness complex.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: We recommend a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 or higher to be considered for an interview. If you retake any courses, we will use your highest grade for the GPA calculation.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 52
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 28
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology - (Must have one of the following: A & P 1 and A&P 2 OR 1 semester of Anatomy and 1 semester of Physiology OR one semester that covers the entire body and systems) 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology w/lab for science majors 4
Chemistry General Chemistry I & II w/ lab, for science majors 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab for science majors 8
Microbiology Microbiology w/lab for science majors 4
Math Calculus I
*Must be college-level Calculus I, no elementary or basic level Calculus accepted*		 3
Statistics Statistics 3
General Elective(s) General Electives: Examples include, but are not limited to, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Religion, Ethics, Foreign Language, Anthropology, History, Public Speaking, Economics, Business, Music/Theatre Appreciation, Advanced Biology or Chemistry. 12
English Composition / Writing English (2 semesters; English Composition & other English course of your choice) 6
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisites should be completed by the end of the summer 2026 session AND prior to first week of August 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:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: We will accept Pass/Fail courses taken in the spring of 2020 through the summer of 2022 due to COVID-19.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Science courses should be taken within 5 years prior to the start of pharmacy school. A waiver of the 5 year time limit may be granted upon review by the Admissions Committee.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/pharmacy/wusop-admissions
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Other clarifying information, if necessary:
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:
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Academically qualified applicants are invited to an on-site interview. Online interview options are considered on a case-by-case basis. The visit lasts about four hours, during which applicants may meet individually with current students, faculty members, and staff. Applicants are usually notified within one week after interviewing whether or not they have been selected for admission.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: A $100 non-refundable seat deposit is required within 10 business days of an offer for a seat in the class of 2030.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2026-08-10
Additional details for accepted applicants:
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number 4650
SIDS 96