PharmCAS School Page

Terry Sconion
Records Specialist
Office of Student Affairs
Howard University SOP
2300 Fourth Street, NW
Washington, DC
20059
Phone: (202) 806–6533

Email: tsconion@howard.edu
Website: www.cpnahs.howard.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D./MBA
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
190

• Estimated number accepted:
120

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
70

• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:

• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
50%

• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
50%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.20

• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:

• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:

• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
no minimum percentile, but should be competitive

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
69 semester credits

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
116 – 125 quarter units

Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
English	6
General Chemistry with Laboratory	10
General Biology	6
Organic Chemistry with Laboratory	9
Calculus	4
Physics with Laboratory	10
Speech	3
Humanities	6
Socio-Behavioral Sciences	6
General Electives	9
Total

Other clarifying information:www.cpnahs.howard.edu

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Required only if invited for interview
• Supplemental Deadline:
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
• Supplemental Application fee: $45
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: Supplemental application only required of students who have been invited for interview.

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details: The PCAT should be taken no later than October of the prior academic year of which admission is being sought.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required? No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents? No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them. No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency? No
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens? Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents? Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens? Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference

• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)

• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS

Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:	Rec
Professor:	R
Professor (2nd Sci):	Rec
Professor (Math):	Rec
Professor (Liberal Arts):	Rec
Pre-Health Advisor:	Rec
Faculty Advisor:	Rec
Politician:
Pharmacist:	Rec
Health Care Professional:	Rec
Friend:	N
Family Member:	N
Employer:	Rec
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:

• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:

One should be from a science professor or instructor and the other from a non-relative.

R: Required

CR: Conditionally Required

Rec: Recommended but Not Required

N: Not Accepted

N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held: rolling admission
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: If the applicant meets all eligibility requirements and is considered to be competitive, they will then be contacted for an interview (in-person).
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY rolling admission
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY 2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY August
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY August
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details deferred admission not considered

Howard University

College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences