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Appalachian College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Vickie Keene
Director of Academic Records and Admissions
Office of Admissions
1060 Dragon Road
Oakwood, Virginia
24631
Phone: 276–498–4190

Email: vkeene@acpharm.org
Website: www.acpharm.org

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Doctor of Pharmacy or Pharm.D.
• Open House Dates: No open houses – Campus visits offered upon request by contacting the Office of Admissions
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
255
• Estimated number accepted:
100
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
75
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
45
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
46%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
54%
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.2
• 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):
2.50
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50%
PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
69 semester hours
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
8
8
8
3
3
3
6
6
3
3
10
69

Other clarifying information:
1. Two semesters or three quarters.
2. The mathematics component must include a minimum of 3 semester hours of calculus.
3. The 3 hours of college statistics is required in addition to the mathematics requirement.
4. Humanities – In order to fulfill the Humanities requirement the successful applicant must complete at least one course in social/behavioral sciences such as psychology or sociology, one course in the humanities/fine arts such as literature, art or music and at least one course in mathematics/sciences such as economics. Humanities courses are content-based courses rather than skilled-based courses such as English Composition or a foreign language course. Skill-based courses will not fulfill the Humanities requirements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
March 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$100
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://www.acpharm.org/academics/apply.shtml

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October. However, ACP will accept the January PCAT.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
Scores must be no older than three (3) years from application date.
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Applicants submitting coursework from non-English speaking foreign schools who have not earned a B or better in the English Composition and Speech prerequisites must achieve a score of at least 550 on the paper-based or 213 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and must submit this score with their applications.  Score must be no older than 3 years from application date. 
• 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
Residency requirements are established by the College Registrar. Applicants will be contacted as appropriate.
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• 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.
N/A
• 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.
Original Foreign Transcript sent directly to institution
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
March 1, 2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Only U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens holding Permanent Resident status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service will be considered for admission. Documentation of status is required and must be submitted with the supplemental application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must follow the instructions as outlined on the college website.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• 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:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
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:
September 2010 – April 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
After evaluating candidate files, the Admissions Committee will invite selected candidates for on-campus interviews based on the established admissions criteria. Candidates are interviewed by a panel typically consisting of at least one ACP faculty member and one pharmacist. During the interview, the panel will assess the candidate's oral communication skills, motivation, compassion, professionalism, leadership, and team working skills.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Issued 2 – 3 weeks after interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Ten (10) business days from date of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Applicants must notify the College in writing that they wish to reserve a place in the class.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
Ten (10) business days from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$1,000 seat deposit will be credited toward tuition. A $500 refund is available upon written request prior to June 1st.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
August 17 – 19, 2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
August 22, 2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
In writing, considered on a case-by-case basis
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) offers Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program. ACP serves society through pharmaceutical education, service, and scholarship.

ACP provides access to pharmacy education to the citizens of Central Appalachia and to individuals committed to the needs of rural and underserved communities in our country and throughout the world. ACP’s Doctor of Pharmacy program educates pharmacy students to understand and overcome the challenges of rural health care.

ACP’s mission is to prepare pharmacists to provide excellent patient-centered pharmaceutical care and systems management to meet 21st century healthcare challenges, with a focus on meeting the needs of rural underserved populations in Central Appalachia and other similar areas. Through active participation in community health education and rural outreach clinics, students endeavor to improve the quality of life of the underserved members of their communities. In order to support our mission all ACP students are required to complete 150 hours of community service while enrolled. ACP strives to provide the highest standards of academic excellence and professionalism and instill in students a sense of social responsibility, professional collaboration and a commitment to lifelong learning.

To learn more about ACP, please visit our website at: www.acpharm.org.