This student handbook serves as an official document of policies, procedures, and information regarding the PharmD program. It may be used as a reference by all prospective candidates as well as students in our program.
If you have any questions about the handbook, please contact Student Services.
Index
General Information
Student Center
- Contact Information
- Student Complaint Policies
- Class Officers and Elections
- Preferred Name and Legal Name Change Process
- University of Pittsburgh Code of Conduct
- Oath of a Pharmacist
- School of Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct Form
- Professional Attire
- Substance Use Policy
- Social Media Guidelines
Admissions
- Types of Admissions
- Admissions Process
- Admissions Calendar
- Pre-professional Requirements
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and Credits
- Advanced Standing Credits and Course Waiver Policy
- Technical Standards
- Tuition Rates
- Financial Aid
- School of Pharmacy Scholarships
- Criminal Background Checks
- Policy for Immunization Requirements
- PA Residency Classification
Curriculum
- Description & Program Structure
- Curricular Outcomes
- Courses Descriptions
- Elective Courses
- Special Topics Courses
- Areas of Concentration
- Curriculum Committee
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) & Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) FAQ
- HIPAA Compliance
- Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
- Liability/Malpractice Insurance
- E*Value website
- Experiential Learning Program Manual for Preceptors and Students
- Policy for Immunization Requirements
Academic Progress
- Academic Intervention Course Remediation
- Academic Progression, Promotion and Academic Probation of PharmD Students
- Academic Resignation
- Course Withdrawal
- Dean’s List and Graduation Honors
- Dismissal and Readmission to the Program
- Due Process and Right of Appeal
- Grade point Average (GPA) and Minimum GPA
- Grading Options, Grade Changes
- Registration Procedure and Course Load
- Student Absences from Class
- Leave of Absence
- University of Pittsburgh Transcripts
Graduation
Licensure & Internships
- Instructions for Registering as a Pharmacy Intern
- Instructions for State Board Applications
- F-1 Students
- NAPLEX® and MPJE® Pass Rates
