Early Decision

September 3, 2008

Some participating colleges and schools offer “Early Decision” (ED) status through PharmCAS. The Early Decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular pharmacy degree program is their first choice and that they will enroll if accepted. As an Early Decision applicant, you can apply to only one pharmacy degree program. Contact your selected pharmacy program directly for information on Early Decision eligibility requirements.

The Early Decision application deadline is September 3, 2008. In addition to completing the PharmCAS application, you must arrange for PharmCAS to receive all of your official transcripts and fee by September 3. If your application, transcripts, or fee arrive after the deadline, PharmCAS will automatically change your file from early decision status to regular status.

You may be offered early admission, denied admission, or deferred to regular applicant status. If you are offered admission as an Early Decision applicant, you are obligated to accept the offer and you will not be permitted to apply to other PharmCAS institutions. If, however, you are denied admission as an Early Decision applicant, you may apply to other PharmCAS institutions for an additional fee. Refer to the PharmCAS application fee schedule to determine the cost to apply to each additional program. PharmCAS institutions will make admission decisions on early decision applicants by October 24, 2008.

EARLY DECISION PharmCAS SCHOOLS FOR 2009 ENROLLMENT

1. Auburn University
2. Campbell University
3. Colorado, University of
4. East Tennessee State University
5. Howard University
6. Kentucky, University of
7. Maryland, University of
8. New Mexico, University of
9. Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy (NEOUCOP)
10. Oregon State University
11. Virginia Commonwealth University