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Saint Joseph College

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Dr. Bert Nicholas
Chair, Admissions Committee
Saint Joseph College School of Pharmacy Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
229 Trumbull Street
Hartford, Connecticut
06103
Phone: 860–231–5858

Email: bnicholas@sjc.edu
Website: www.sjc.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: No ACPE Status to Date
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: check our website for upcoming dates
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated number accepted:
N/A
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
N/A
• 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:
N/A
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
N/A
• 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):
2.8
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.8
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
PCAT required
PREREQUISITES

Bachelor’s Degree required

Complete a minimum of 68 semester credits of pre-pharmacy study in a Regionally Accredited college or university in the United States

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
68
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
104–116
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
6
8
4
8
3
3
3
4
8
3
6
6
6
68

Other clarifying information: On the quarter system: 10 - 12 credits or the equivalent of 3 quarters of courses; 12 - 16 credits or the equivalent of 4 quarters of courses.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
• Supplemental Application fee:
$125.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Follow this link to our Web site and click on the Apply Now button: www.sjc.edu/pharmacy

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
January prior to the fall term of anticipated enrollment.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
1/2008
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does you institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
In house mathematics exam, Written Essay
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required

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?
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
N/A
• 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 Professional references:
Both should be from a College Professor or one can be from an employer.
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS Applicants send references to school.
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:
We operate on a rolling admission basis
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
There is a mathematics test, a written essay and interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
On-going
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
On-going
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
To be determined
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
To be determined
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
To be determined
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
N/A
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

We encourage you to visit our Website for additional applicant information http://www.sjc.edu/academics/school_of_pharmacy/. At Saint Joseph College, Hartford, CT, students explore and expand their potential through personal attention in a welcoming community that offers academically challenging programs to individuals who want to succeed and make a difference in society. The College is a community that promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. We provide exemplary pharmacy education to diverse and qualified students possessing high leadership potential who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people in the State of Connecticut and the global community.

The program relies on a firm foundation in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, socio-behavioral and clinical sciences, developing life-long learning skills that result in pharmacy practitioners committed to providing quality patient care and advancing the Pharmacy profession. The School is committed to, and promotes the emergence of, competent and compassionate pharmacists who will engage in community service and foster the advancement of research and scholarship.

The School of Pharmacy’s 3-calendar year Pharm.D. program is designed with two interwoven and complementary components: didactic and experiential, with the experiential learning component occurring throughout the entire curriculum. Students progress through the program in cohorts, using a modified block schedule (studying one course at a time) and mastering the subject material before moving to the next course. This approach has a proven record of increasing students’ ability to master the didactic material and provides students with a rich experiential education. Traditionally, this model results in high pass rates on the NAPLEX and allows students to benefit from employment sooner, which is a financial advantage compared to 4-year programs.

For more information please visit http://www.sjc.edu/academics/school_of_pharmacy/