Mrs. Rebecca Hensel
Assistant Director/Coordinator of Pharmacy Admissions
Office of Graduate Admissions
3690 East Avenue
Rochester, New York
14618
Phone: 800–444–4640

Email: pharmacy@sjfc.edu
Website: www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy/admissions

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: Visit our website for announcements: www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class: 250

• Estimated number accepted: 75

• 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: N/A

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

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

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: 3.40

• 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): 2.75

• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable): 2.75

• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required): Minimum composite score not required, however competitive applicants typically score in the 80th percentile.

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 62

Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 93

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

Course Title	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I	4
General Chemistry II	4
Organic Chemistry I	4
Organic Chemistry II	4
Biology	12
Physics	4
Statistics	3
Calculus	3 – 4
Humanities/Social Sciences	12
Economics (Microeconomics preferred)	3
English Composition	3
Speech (Public Speaking preferred)	3
English/Literature Elective	3
Total	62–63

Other clarifying information: All required science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) require a laboratory component. Advanced Placement courses are NOT accepted to fulfill science requirements. Three Biology coursers are required. General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology are recommended. All prepharmacy coursework must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better PRIOR to matriculation into the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application? Yes
• Supplemental Deadline: 03/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline: Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee: $30.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application: www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy/admissions

Tests
• Require the PCAT? Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details: Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in October. The PCAT must be taken  on or before the January test date for fall  2011 admission.
• The Oldest PCAT considered: January 2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required? Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required. WSOP requires TOEFL scores for non-native English speaking applicants. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 575 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based).
• 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 is required? No
• Other information required for proof of state residency N/A
• 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? 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. Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report - FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY 03/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date? Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information: School only accepts evaluations from PharmCAS approved evaluation services.

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: Rec Professor (2nd Sci): Rec Professor (Math):   Professor (Liberal Arts):   Pre-Health Advisor:   Faculty Advisor: Rec Politician:   Pharmacist:   Health Care Professional:   Friend: N Family Member: N Employer: Rec 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: January – April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions: Candidate interviews are by invitation only. Those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via phone or email. Applicants are invited on a rolling basis typically from January – April.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information Begins in January on a rolling basis typically within 2 – 3 weeks of an applicant's interview. Offers of acceptance continue on a rolling basis until the class is full.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information Two – four weeks following offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information $1,500.00
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY 08/15/11
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information One week orientation
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY 08/22/11
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details Not considered