Xin Gong
Assistant Director of Admission
Office of Admission & Student Affairs
1985 Zonal Avenue PSC 206A
Los Angeles, CA
90089–9121
Phone: 323–442–1471

Email: xgong@usc.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: November 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/M.S. Regulatory Science; Pharm.D./Ph.D.; Pharm.D./J.D.; Pharm.D./M.B.A;Pharm.D./M.S. Gerontology; Pharm.D./MPH; Pharm.D./Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

• Open House Dates: July 9, 2010; August 6, 2010; September 10, 2010; October 8, 2010; January 15, 2010; February 11, 2011; April 15, 2011: May 20, 2011


• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class: 470

• Estimated number accepted: 247

• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats: 190

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

• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: 0

• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: 10.6

• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class: 36.1%

• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class: 63.9%

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: 3.60

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

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

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

• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable): 3.0

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable): 3.0

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required): N/A

• Name of satellite campus: Health Sciences Campus; List on School Page

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: Bachelor's degree required

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: Bachelor's degree required

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

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
Calculus (for science majors)	1	2
Statistics (non-business)	1	1
Physics w/lab (science/life science majors- thermodynamics & Electromagnetism recommended)	1	2
General Biology w/lab (excludes human anatomy & physiology, botany, and microbiology)	2	3
Mammalian Physiology w/lab (human preferred-excludes plant, cell and marine physiology)	1	1
Microbiology w/lab (fundamentals of microbiology for science majors)	1	1
Molecular or Cell Biology(for science majors-one upper division course)	1	1
General Chemistry w/lab (for science majors-include inorganic & qualitative analysis)	2	3
Organic Chemistry w/lab (for science majors)	2	3
Biochemistry (for science majors one upper division course)	1	1
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Human Behavior (General Psychology or Introductory Sociology)	1	1
Microeconomics	1	1
For Internationals (Holders of foreign US bachelor's degrees with US equivalency)
English (expository writing)	2	3
Interpersonal Communications or Public Speaking	1	1
Total

Other clarifying information: www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy Statistics (non-business) Physics (science or life science majors- thermodynamics & electromagnetism recommended) General Biology w/lab (excludes human anatomy & physiology, botany and microbiology) Mammalian Physiology (Human preferred- excludes plant physiology, cell physiology, and marine physiology) Microbiology (fundamental of microbiology with lab for science majors) Molecular or Cell Biology (for science majors-one upper division course) General chemistry (for science majors to include inorganic & qualitative chemistry) Biochemistry (for science major one upper division course) Social and Behavioral Sciences Human Behavior (General Psychology or Intro to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology or a related course).

a) A bachelor’s degree is required.
b) Minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) in all college work and prepharmacy requirements is required for consideration for an interview.
c)Two (2) semesters and three (3) quarters are necessary to meet a one year requirement for combined semester and quarters.
d) Holders of international bachelor's degrees are required to complete the following courses in the USA at an accredited four year degree granting college or university: biochemistry, mammalian physiology, molecular biology, and microbiology. English and Public Speaking must also be completed in the USA, but may be completed at a two year college along with any other required humanities, social or behavioral sciences

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 11/1/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $85.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: http://www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy/pharmd/admission/howtoapply.html

Tests
• Require the PCAT? No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
• 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. N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required? Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency 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? Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens? No
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents? Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens? No

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs. Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY 11/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? Postmarked by the deadline
• 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:   Professor:   Professor (2nd Sci):   Professor (Math):   Professor (Liberal Arts):   Pre-Health Advisor: N Faculty Advisor:   Politician: N Pharmacist:   Health Care Professional:   Friend: N Family Member: N Employer:   Co-Worker: N Clergy:   Committee Letter:   Notes: Composite Letter:   Notes:
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: Saturday interviews: November 13, 2010, January 22, 2011, February 26, 2011, March 26, 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: All interviews consist of two parts: an oral interview and a writing test. The purpose of the interview is to assess the candidates oral and communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability, and motivation or potential to be a successful pharmacist. All applicants offered an interview will be notified two to three weeks prior to the scheduled interviews. An interview acceptance confirmation is required. Interviews are rarely rescheduled.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY Mail dates vary
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Earliest date of 4-5 weeks after interview. Latest date is last week prior to Orientation.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY Two (2) weeks from postmark date of acceptance letter.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY Two (2) weeks from postmark date of acceptance letter.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information $500.00 deposit ( No personal checks)
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY August 17, 2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information Attendance mandatory
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY August 23, 2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Not considered. Must repeat the entire application process.