How to Apply
The Fall 2009 Application is now CLOSED.
Application Instructions for Admission
2008-2009 Admissions Cycle |
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Application Cycle: |
August 2008 through |
Application Priority Deadline |
September 29, 2008 |
Application Final Deadline: |
November 21, 2008 |
On-Campus Interviews: |
November 8 January 17 January 24 February 7 |
Admissions Decisions: |
March 2009 |
Program Start: |
August 2009 |
Rolling Admissions: The School of Pharmacy uses a "rolling admissions process" meaning some acceptances are made after the November interview date. Therefore, there are more seats are available in the class during the first two interview dates. All final decisions (acceptance, waitlist, denial) are made in March.
Priority Deadline Date: Monday, September 29, 2008. Complete applications postmarked by September 29 may receive an invitation to one of the first two interview days (Nov 8 and Jan 17) if the Admissions Committee deems the application to be competitive within the applicant pool. Applications received by the Priority Deadline date may still receive an invitation to interview for the January or February dates.
Final Deadline Date: Friday, November 21, 2008. The School of Pharmacy does not participate in PharmCAS; therefore, the only way to apply is through our online application. To better understand how to complete an application for Pacific University School of Pharmacy, please read the following application instructions.
The following information is documented in the online application:
- Pharmacy experience/observation – A minimum of 40 hours of pharmacy experience or observation (volunteer or paid) is required at the time you apply. These hours must be completed under the supervision of a non-relative, licensed pharmacist. Additional observation hours are strongly encouraged, as well as gaining experience from a variety of pharmacy settings (e.g., community/retail, hospital, HMO). Consider criteria such as urban/rural location, exposure to unique patient populations, and introduction to professional tasks at each setting.
- Qualifying GPAs - You must have a minimum 2.7 in ALL categories (Cumulative, Science/Math and Last 45 Hours) to be eligible to apply. If your GPAs are not at least a 2.7, your application will not be reviewed. The online application contains three GPA calculation worksheets which you must fill out in detail. Do not submit a separate worksheet of your own. For all repeated course(s), you must include both the original grade(s) and the final grade(s), even if your institution does not include these grades in their GPA calculation. Misrepresentation or miscalculation of your GPAs will result in disqualification of your application. Calculate the following GPAs:
- Science/Math: Compute your grade point average for ALL biology, chemistry, physics and math courses you completed from ALL college/universities attended. This list includes, but is not limited, to science and math prerequisites. Courses taken in the physical education department (i.e., exercise physiology) or other non-science departments should not be used.
- Last 45 Semester Hours (68 Quarter Hours): The most recently completed 45 semester hours. If 45 semester hours fall in the middle of the semester/quarter, you may choose which courses to use, but you must stay within a total of 42-48 semester hours.
- Cumulative: All courses completed from ALL colleges/universities attended.
- Prerequisite Worksheet - The pharmacy prerequisite worksheet included in this application must be carefully, accurately and thoroughly completed or the application will be considered incomplete. Please list all planned courses for finishing prerequisites and the dates when these courses will be completed. Please mark R for any repeated courses. It is highly recommended that prerequisite coursework be completed within the last 7 years.
For the Human Anatomy and Physiology (with labs) Prerequisite: Both courses must be HUMAN. The topics may be covered as a combined series or taken as separate courses. Taking the full year-long series at the same institution is ideal. Vertebrate and Mammalian courses WILL NOT complete this prerequisite. For example: Oregon State University students must complete 8 semester hours (or 12 quarter hours) of the Z300 series or take Human Anatomy and Human Physiology at another college or university. For questions regarding prerequisites, please contact Lonnie Anderson, the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Admissions, at andersonl@pacificu.edu.
- Essays – Carefully read each essay question and follow the directions given in the application. Be aware that there is a word limit for each essay. Note that the Admissions Committee uses your essays to assess your knowledge of, and motivation towards, the profession of pharmacy and to learn more about you as an individual.
The following supplemental materials must be mailed directly to:
Office of Admissions
222 SE 8th Ave
Suite 212
Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Official Transcript(s) – Submit one sealed, official transcript with all current grades from each college, university and graduate school you have attended. An official transcript is one issued by the school in a sealed envelope. Do not open this transcript. A final transcript of any course(s) in progress will be required, including graduation verification if applicable, before an admitted student will be permitted to enroll in the School of Pharmacy.
- If you attended a non-US or non-Canadian college, university or graduate school, a course-by-course evaluation of your international college and university transcripts is required. Canadian universities are exempt from this requirement. There are several third party organizations that provide this service to international students, but we prefer WES (World Education Services). Please see the WES web site at: http://www.wes.org for more information. The credentials evaluation must be received by our final deadline to ensure consideration of your application.
- Transcripts for Pacific University students and graduates: The Admissions Office will obtain an internal official Pacific University transcript; however, transcripts from all other college/universities attended are still your responsibility to obtain.
PCAT test scores are not required for Pacific University School of Pharmacy.
- Evaluation forms – Secure two completed evaluation forms, with required letters of evaluation attached, from individuals (non-family members) who know you well and can comment objectively about your qualifications:
- One evaluation form MUST be from a pharmacist with whom you have worked, volunteered or observed within a professional capacity.
- The other evaluation form should be from a college/university faculty member, advisor, pre-professional committee, supervisor or employer.
Distribute a copy of the evaluation form to each person recommending you. Provide an envelope to your evaluators and ask the evaluator to complete the form, sign it, attached the form to the required letter, and enclose both in the envelope. Your evaluator should sign across the envelope seal and return the envelope to you. Please remember ALL recommendations must come from non-relatives.
- Resume/CV – Please include your most current resume or curriculum vitae (CV). Failure to include your resume or CV will result in an incomplete application.
- English Language Proficiency – All applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please see the enclosed English Language Proficiency Policy for more information. All test scores (TOEFL or IELTS) must be received by our final application deadline to ensure consideration of your application.
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