Admission Requirements
Admissions to the professional program of the SIUE School of Pharmacy are limited and highly competitive. It is anticipated that the instructional resources available to the School will enable approximately 80 new students to be admitted each fall term. For this reason, achieving the minimum pre-pharmacy subject and grade criteria does not guarantee admission. In selecting students for admission, the School will consider the applicant's pre-pharmacy curriculum GPA, and pre-pharmacy GPA in science and mathematics courses. Only college level coursework is considered in these GPA calculations. Other evaluation criteria include letters of recommendation, and an on-campus interview which includes a formal writing assessment.
There are three pathways to gain admission into the pharmacy program: (1) traditional student; (2) Conditional Entry Program (CEP) student; or (3) transfer student.
Traditional Student
Traditional students should begin the application process one year before their anticipated enrollment in the SIUE School of Pharmacy. The SIUE School of Pharmacy uses the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS).
To be considered for admission to the PharmD program in the School of Pharmacy, candidates must:
- Complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum by the end of the spring term prior to planned enrollment in the School of Pharmacy.
- All courses listed in the pre-pharmacy curriculum must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in each of the following:
- Pre-pharmacy curriculum GPA
- Pre-pharmacy science and mathematics GPA
- Complete a PharmCAS application and keep the PharmCAS record updated.
- Meet the technical standards for admissions and continued enrollment. For details, please visit the pharmacy website.
- Successfully complete an on-campus professional program interview and writing assessment.
Based on the criteria above, the top candidates will be invited to matriculate in the PharmD program.
Conditional Entry Program Student
Incoming freshmen who enter SIUE directly from high school may be considered for the Conditional Entry Program (CEP). The CEP is an early assurance program that allows selected students to earn admission to the SIUE School of Pharmacy. In order to qualify for consideration to the CEP, students must apply to the Meridian Scholars program at SIUE and indicate either pharmacy or pre-pharmacy as an area of intended study on the Meridian Scholars application. On a competitive basis, candidates will be invited to interview and the top candidates will receive a formal invitation to participate in the CEP.
To remain in the CEP, students must do the following:
- Be on track to complete all required classes within two years.
- Receive no less than a C in all required classes.
- Maintain a campus GPA of 3.5 by the end of the fall semester of their second year.
To be admitted to the School of Pharmacy via CEP, students must matriculate at SIUE as a freshman and:
- Complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum no later than the end of the spring term of their sophomore year.
- All courses listed in the pre-pharmacy curriculum must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in each of the following:
- Pre-pharmacy curriculum GPA
- Pre-pharmacy science and mathematics GPA
- Complete a PharmCAS application and keep the PharmCAS record updated.
- Meet the technical standards for admissions and continued enrollment. For details, please visit the pharmacy website.
- Successfully complete an on-campus professional program interview and writing assessment.
Based on the criteria above, successful candidates will be invited to matriculate in the PharmD program. For more information on the CEP, contact the School of Pharmacy at pharmacy@siue.edu or 618-650-5150.
Transfer Student
The SIUE School of Pharmacy may accept students with advance standing into the second year (P2) cohort subject to available positions in each class. An advanced standing admissions committee will evaluate all applicants applying with prior credits from another ACPE accredited degree program in pharmacy. Advanced standing admission can only be offered in fall semesters. To be considered for admission, students with advanced standing are required to:
- Complete the advanced standing (transfer student) application form.
- Be currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited professional PharmD curriculum.
- Provide the SIUE School of Pharmacy with official transcripts for all college coursework.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all completed college coursework.
- Have a minimum grade of C in all college courses.
- Pay a $250 application fee.
Applications must be submitted no later than January 31st, with the intent to enroll in the fall semester.
