Application Requirements

Admissions Selection Criteria

Admissions decisions by the Admissions Committee involve consideration of several factors including:

• Evidence of academic readiness for the Regis University School of Pharmacy curricula
• Evidence of quality verbal, written and interpersonal capabilities
• Virtual multiple-mini interviews with representatives of the Admissions Committee, School of Pharmacy faculty and community pharmacy leaders in addition to other required activities as part of the interview process
• Math/Science GPA for undergraduate coursework
• Performance in pre-pharmacy prerequisites. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all prerequisite courses.
• Letter of recommendation
• Evidence of non-cognitive behaviors congruent with the mission, values and pedagogy of the Regis University School of Pharmacy

The committee selects a diverse student group from the interviewed applicant pool. Applicants who have been selected for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy program will receive either a conditional or final offer of admission within two weeks of their interview date. Offers of admission are sent until all program spaces are filled.

Conditional admission will be offered to applicants who are attending a post-secondary institution and whose final academic grades for prerequisite courses are not yet available. Applicants offered conditional admission are accepted into the program pending successful completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of "C-" or higher, maintaining grades consistent with the initial review and meeting the GPA requirements. Students must submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions demonstrating that the conditional requirements have been met prior to the first day of regular classes.

Final admission will be given to applicants who have met all of the admission criteria and who have submitted all application documentation.

An alternate list may be maintained until the beginning of classes. If space becomes available, alternate list applicants will receive written notification and/or a phone call of an offer of admission. Alternate list applicants will still need to complete all admission requirements.

Applicants must reply to the Office of Admissions within 10 business days of receipt of the offer of admissions. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance. This may be submitted either by electronic transfer or check.

Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening is required prior to beginning the program. Eligibility for the Doctor of Pharmacy program is pending the successful completion of the Essential Functions forms.

Students are required to be computer literate prior to entering the program. Necessary skills include proficiency in several computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The Office of Admissions coordinates the communication between the School of Pharmacy and the applicants. Regis University reserves the right to deny admission, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment to any applicant or student who would pose an unreasonable risk of harm to self or others, or any unreasonable risk of disruption to the academic or clinical processes of the School of Pharmacy, the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, or Regis University. Adherence to the "Code of Ethics for Pharmacists," as described by the American Pharmacist's Association is required for all students in the program.

The Office of Admissions is committed to the protection of personal information. Use of personal information is strictly limited to the appropriate handling of applications, recordkeeping, and research intended to further improve the admissions process and pharmacy education.

The applicant acknowledges that admission decisions are made by Regis University personnel in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment and are not subject to review or appeal. Materials in support of an application for admission become the property of Regis University and will not be provided or returned to an applicant.

School of Pharmacy Guaranteed Admission Policy

If you are a high school student interested in attending Regis University as a pre-pharmacy student to be considered for seamless entry into the Doctor of Pharmacy program, begin by applying to the pre-pharmacy track within your Regis College academic program.

Newly matriculated first-year students attending Regis University (specifically Regis College) may be eligible for guaranteed admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program as a Pharmacy Scholar if they successfully meet all guaranteed admission policy requirements upon entry into the PharmD program.

Guaranteed admission is an opportunity to earn a spot in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Eligibility is based on an exceptional set of rigorous standards:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Cumulative math/science GPA of 3.0 and above 
• Grades of C or better in all Regis University course work
• Recommendation of pre-professional advisor

Additional Requirements

• Requirement to observe TBL and tour facilities (can be during an interview day)
• No academic dishonesty or any professionalism issues

Students not meeting guaranteed admission policy requirements are still eligible to apply to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and have their applications competitively reviewed.