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For all steps in the application process, it is your responsibility to follow all instructions and meet all deadlines. Failure to do so might result in your application being canceled. It is highly recommended that you apply early to ensure that all of your application materials are received by the December 1 deadline.
Preparing to Complete the Application
We recommend that you review the application process completely before entering data or filling out forms so that you're aware of all the information you need to gather and how much time the entire process will take.
Review the time line for the application process: Admissions Calendar.
Completing the Application
The application consists of 2 parts. Both parts are required. Application Instructions
1. Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) Application -
Due by December 1, 2009.
PharmCAS is a service that enables you to use one primary application to apply to multiple PharmD degree programs. The PharmCAS Application must be electronically submitted on or before midnight Eastern Standard Time on December 1, 2009.
Due by January 8, 2010.
Information that the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy requires, but PharmCAS does not. This information is used as part of our comprehensive process of evaluation. Applications are online and must be electronically submitted on or before midnight Eastern Standard Time on January 5, 2009.
Supplemental Application fee of $65.00 must be submitted to the School of Pharmacy via credit card, check, or money order, by the January 5 deadline.
Check or money order must be made payable to the University of Pittsburgh and mailed to:
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Curran Center for Pharmacy Students
3501 Terrace St.
904 Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
It is beneficial to submit applications early, so that any problems or discrepancies can be resolved before the deadlines.
Late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
Transcripts
Official transcripts are to be received by PharmCAS by December 1, 2009. It is recommended that you have your transcripts sent to PharmCAS early to ensure that they arrive before the December 1 deadline. PharmCAS will reopen the portal beginning December 15 to allow for fall term updates. At that time, you will need to submit an official transcript, which includes the fall term grades, to PharmCAS
NOTE: Currently enrolled University of Pittsburgh Applicants
If you are currently enrolled at UPJ, UPG, UPB, UPT, or the Oakland Campus, and have taken courses or will be taking courses at a different PITT campus, contact PharmCAS to make sure they are not waiting for separate transcripts.
The University of Pittsburgh will only send ONE transcript. Please reiterate to PharmCAS that there will only be one transcript even though you listed more than one University of Pittsburgh campus.
Advanced Placement Tests
College credit for high school Advanced Placement (AP) examinations will be given for some prerequisites. You must submit a copy of your AP transcript from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.
Your Contact Information
Since our ability to communicate with you is critical, we ask that you notify us of any changes to your contact information and take steps to ensure that problems with e-mail will not arise. For details, see Your Contact Information.
Re-applicants
If you have previously applied to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy PharmD degree program, you need to complete the admission process again.
