Pharmacy Application Information

How to Apply

Apply to the Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program through PharmCAS.

• Learn more about your PharmCAS application

• Students interested in applying to the dual PharmD/MBA must be admitted and successfully complete one term in the PharmD program prior to submitting an application to the MBA program.

Shenandoah operates on a rolling admissions process, which means that we start interviewing applicants as soon as we have a complete file. It may take up to 8 weeks for PharmCAS to forward your file to us. Therefore, the sooner you submit your application and required paperwork, the better your chances of being interviewed and/or accepted.

Application Requirements & Program Prerequisites

Doctor of Pharmacy Prerequisites & Application Information

PCAT:  Required

PCAT 2017–2018 Testing Dates

• Registration Opens: March 1, 2017
  • July 18–19, 2017
  • September 7–8, 2017
  • January 3–4, 2018
• Registration Opens: September 5, 2017
  • October 23–31, 2017
  • November 1–3, 2017

Preferred Minimum GPA:  2.5 

63 semester credit hours (SH) of prerequisites completed with a grade of “C” or better are required for entry into the program. Applications pending more than 9 credit hours of prerequisites at the end of the spring semester will be considered on an individual basis. We do not accept any science credits over 10 years old, unless you have been using the content in your current employment. Our Director of Pharmacy Admissions makes decisions regarding these credits. CLEP credits with appropriate scores may be accepted for any non-science classes

**Microbiology – A one-credit lab is recommended but not required

**Human Anatomy & Physiology – May come from combinations of Anatomy & Physiology courses; e.g. Anatomy I + Physiology I or A&P I & II

**Advanced Biological Science- (e.g. biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, etc.)

**Humanities- (e.g. philosophy, history, art, music, religion, etc.)

**Social/Behavioral Science- (e.g. psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, etc.)

Pharmacy Technical Standards

Choosing your campus

Shenandoah University has two pharmacy school campuses:  Winchester, VA and Fairfax, VA.  Students confirm their seats on their campus of choice at the time of deposit.

SU Application Fee

Shenandoah University requires an application processing fee of $30. Payments should be mailed at the time your PharmCAS application is submitted.

Please mail to:
Shenandoah University 
Attention: Hornet Central
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601

Include your name, PharmCAS ID number, address, telephone number and an indication that you are applying for Pharmacy School for Fall and the year.

Payments received without this information cannot be processed.

Complete Application Files Only

The Admissions Committee will only consider complete files. It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep in touch with the appropriate Pharmacy Admissions Coordinator to ensure all information has been received: Stephanie Clark (Winchester campus) at sclark2@su.edu or Debbie Lynn (Fairfax campus) at dlynn@su.edu.

Most communication with applicants is done via email when possible, so please be alert for emails regarding your application. Notification generally occurs within a few weeks after you have submitted your materials.

Invitation To Interview

Invitations to interview are offered on a rolling basis. The Admission Coordinator for each campus will assist you with the scheduling process. The interview process will include a written essay requirement and a 30 minute interview with a faculty member and a current student. Applicants will also receive a tour of the facilities and may attend a portion of a class if desired.

Admissions Status

Every effort is made to inform applicants of their admissions status within 2 -3 weeks of their interview. 

Once You Are Accepted

Your official acceptance package will provide the due date of your non-refundable $1,000 deposit in addition to all other requirements for matriculation.

Once enrolled to be in the program, all students are required to undergo a criminal background check, fingerprinting and random urine drug screening, as well as have up-to-date required vaccinations.

When Applications Are Denied Admission

When applicants fail to meet criteria for admissions, a formal letter  will be mailed to the applicant within 2 – 3 weeks. If more clarification is needed, applicants may contact the appropriate Pharmacy Admissions Coordinator: Stephanie Clark (Winchester campus) at sclark2@su.edu or Debbie Lynn (Fairfax campus) at dlynn@su.edu.

How to Apply

Shenandoah operates on a rolling admissions process, which means that we start interviewing applicants as soon as we have a complete file. Therefore, the sooner you submit your application and required paperwork, the better your chances of being interviewed and/or accepted.

Application Requirements & Program Prerequisites

Minimum GPA:  2.5 (cumulative & prerequisite)

Prerequisites: 63 hours of prerequisites completed with a grade of “C” or better

• Doctor of Pharmacy Prerequisites

PCAT:  Not Required

SU Application Fee

Shenandoah University requires an application processing fee of $30. A payment step is included in the Shenandoah Graduate Online Application. Payments received without this information cannot be processed.

Complete Application Files Only

The Admissions Committee will only consider complete files. It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep in touch with your Admissions Counselor to ensure all information has been received.

A complete application includes:

1. Official Transcripts from all institutions of higher education where credit was received

2. 2 Letters of Recommendation

3. Resume/C.V.

4. Copy of Current Pharmacy License (notarized)

5. A Course-by-Course Evaluation of all transcripts from outside the United States by a NACES Approved Member

We suggest using services such as the US Postal Service’s registered mail, or an overnight service, which provides tracking in the event that your application packet is lost or delayed.

Please mail your completed application packet to:

Most communication with applicants is done via email when possible, so please be alert for emails regarding your application. Notification generally occurs within a few weeks after you have submitted your materials.

Invitation To Interview

Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Online applicants may choose an on-site or online interview. On-site interviews are typically scheduled for Mondays and Fridays.

Admissions Status

We try to inform applicants of their admissions status within 2 -3 weeks after their interview. If you are accepted, you will receive an acceptance email followed by an official acceptance package with a deadline to submit your non-refundable tuition deposit to secure your position in the class.

Once You Are Accepted

Accepted students are required to pay a tuition deposit in the amount of $500. The fee is non-refundable and should be mailed to:

When Applications Are Denied Admission

When applicants do not meet SU’s criteria for admissions, they will be denied. A formal letter of explanation will be mailed to the applicant within 2 – 3 weeks. If more clarification is needed, applicants may contact your Admissions Counselor.

How to Apply

Students interested in enrolling in the dual PharmD/MBA must be admitted and successfully complete one term in the PharmD program prior to submitting an application to the MBA program.

Apply to the Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program through PharmCAS.

• Learn more about your PharmCAS application

Apply to the Master of Business Administration program using the Shenandoah University Graduate Application.

Shenandoah operates on a rolling admissions process, which means that we start interviewing applicants as soon as we have a complete file. It may take up to 8 weeks for PharmCAS to forward your file to us. Therefore, the sooner you submit your application and required paperwork, the better your chances of being interviewed and/or accepted.

PharmD/MBA Application Requirements & Program Prerequisites

• Full-time student status in good academic and professional standing in the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy pursuing the PharmD degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a regionally/nationally accredited college or university, preferably with a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Submission of an MBA application to the pharmacy faculty advisor prior to March 1^st of P1 Spring term which includes the following:
  • Graduate Application for Admission for the MBA program. (GMAT/GRE not required)
  • Two letters of reference : One will be written by the pharmacy faculty advisor for PharmD/MBA students; the other should be written by a faculty member or administrator from the School of Pharmacy or other college/university previously attended.
  • A two-page double-spaced letter of intent discussing how the MBA will complement your PharmD and how it will enhance your pharmacy career goals.
  • Curriculum vitae
• Potential interview with the School of Business MBA Admissions Committee.
• Completion of all required MBA foundation courses prior to starting core courses.

63 semester credit hours (SH) of prerequisites completed with a grade of “C” or better are required for entry into the program. Applications with more than 9 credit hours of prerequisites to be completed over the summer prior to beginning the program will not be considered. We do not accept any science credits over 10 years old, unless you have been using the content in your current employment. Our Assistant Dean of Student Affairs makes decisions regarding these credits. CLEP credits with appropriate scores may be accepted for any non-science classes

**Microbiology – A one-credit lab is recommended but not required

**Human Anatomy & Physiology – May come from combinations of Anatomy & Physiology courses; e.g. Anatomy I + Physiology I or A&P I & II

**Advanced Biological Science- (e.g. biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, others)

**Humanities- (e.g. philosophy, history, art, music, religion, others)

**Social/Behavioral Science- (e.g. psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, others)

Choosing your campus

Shenandoah University has two pharmacy school campuses:  Winchester, VA and Ashburn, VA. Applicants should indicate on their applications which campus they prefer to interview on and/or attend, or indicate no preference. Students confirm their seats on their campus of choice at the time of deposit.

Visit the campus of your choice during an Open House

SU Application Fee

Shenandoah University requires an application processing fee of $30. Payments should be mailed at the time your PharmCAS application is submitted.

Please mail to:
Shenandoah University 
Attention: Hornet Central
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601

Include your name, PharmCAS ID number, address, telephone number and an indication that you are applying for Pharmacy School for Fall and the year.

Payments received without this information cannot be processed.

Complete Application Files Only

The Admissions Committee will only consider complete files. It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep in touch with your Admissions Counselor to ensure all information has been received.

Most communication with applicants is done via email when possible, so please be alert for emails regarding your application. Notification generally occurs within a few weeks after you have submitted your materials.

Invitation To Interview

Our admissions coordinators contact applicants directly to schedule their interviews. Most are conducted on weekdays within two weeks of the applicants selection for interview. The interview process will include a written essay requirement and a 30 minute interview with a faculty member and a current student. Applicants will also receive a tour of the facilities and may attend a portion of a class if desired.

Admissions Status

We try to inform applicants of their admissions status within 2 -3 weeks after their interview. If you are accepted, you will receive an acceptance email followed by an official acceptance package with a deadline to submit your non-refundable tuition deposit to secure your position in the class.

Once You Are Accepted

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 is due within 15 days of the receipt of the acceptance package. The deposit reserves your seat in the class on your chosen campus so it is important to submit your deposit promptly. Once you are accepted, official, up-to-date transcripts from all colleges you have attended must be mailed to Shenandoah University Attention: Office of Graduate Admissions 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601 PharmCAS cannot forward transcripts to a school of pharmacy to fulfill this requirement. When accepted, students may not begin classes until all outstanding prerequisite classes have been completed with a grade of “C” or better. You will receive an email from Certiphi requesting information for a criminal background check. (Please also check your email ‘spam’ folder.) If within 2 weeks of acceptance you have not received this email from Certiphi, please contact the Winchester Admissions Coordinator at sclark2@su.edu. The fee for the background check is included in your PharmCAS fee. Criminal background checks are required for all students. No student will be allowed to matriculate without a clean (no felony convictions) current background check.

When Applications Are Denied Admission

When applicants do not meet SU’s criteria for admissions, they will be denied. A formal letter of explanation will be mailed to the applicant within 2 – 3 weeks. If more clarification is needed, applicants may contact the applicable Admissions Coordinator, Stephanie Clark, at sclark2@su.edu.