Preparing for Admission
We are excited that you are visiting this portion of our website to learn more about the admissions process. The menu items will give you an opportunity to explore the details of applying to the Union University College of Pharmacy.
If you have questions or would like to schedule a visit, please feel free to contact Michael Renfrow at 731-661-5979 or mrenfrow@uu.edu.
Pharmacy by the Numbers
8:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
2.5/1.5
Class Years/Hands on Experience
1.5
Years Practice Experience
400/300
Preceptors/Training Sites
27/2
Training Sites States/Foreign Countries
Admission Standards
Admission to the Union University College of Pharmacy is by committee action, based on the overall record and aptitude of the applicant. To be considered for admission the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must complete all prerequisite requirements at an accredited institution recognized by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). See the Prerequisites page for more details.
- The cumulative GPA should be greater than or equal to 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- A grade of “C” or higher for each prerequisite course is required.
- All applicants must also complete the online PharmCAS application. The application must be complete and include at least three references. See the Application Process page for more details.
- An onsite interview is required as part of the admission process. Interviews are conducted by invitation only and will be sent via email. A writing sample will be required as part of the onsite interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as space is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year until the class is filled. The Union University College of Pharmacy admits only once class per year in the fall semester.
Applicants must also comply with the Union University Adult Community Values Statement.
Application Process
PharmCAS Application
Complete the online application through PharmCAS at pharmcas.org. Please be certain that all questions are answered and proper materials are sent to PharmCAS before submitting your application. Items to be submitted to PharmCAS include:
- Official college transcripts from each institution attended. Applicants are required to forward ALL official transcripts of all undergraduate colleges and any graduate and professional school enrollments to PharmCAS. Transcripts are required even if coursework does not apply toward pharmacy prerequisites. Have all transcripts sent to:
PharmCAS
Transcript Department
PO Box 9109
Watertown, MA 02471-4403 - Three letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted directly to PharmCAS. These should be from professors, academic advisors, employers or supervisors of volunteer activities (a reference from a pharmacist is recommended but not required).
Transfer Application Policy
Students wishing to transfer to the UUCOP from other schools or colleges of pharmacy will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will only be considered if they are seeking transfer from an ACPE-accredited program.
A decision about transfer status will be relayed to the applicant upon receipt of the following documents:
- Letter of intent outlining reason for transfer request
- Letter from previous institution’s Dean of Students outlining current academic status and terms of departure (academic/professionalism status)
- Two letters of recommendation (one from a current faculty member)
- Pharmacy course catalog and syllabi from all courses taken to date
- Official prerequisite and pharmacy transcripts from all institutions
The aforementioned documents should be submitted to the Director of Pharmacy Admissions within the Office of Student Services. In the instance a curricular deficiency is identified, applicants may be offered a competency assessment to demonstrate knowledge and, therefore, secure transfer credit for a particular course. Transfer credit will only be awarded when the applicant has earned a grade of C or better. The Assistant Dean of Student Services, in conjunction with the Chairs of the Admissions and Curriculum Committees, will present a recommendation for transfer to the Admissions Committee. The decision of the Admissions Committee will be final.
Acceptance Deposit
Once a candidate is accepted into the Union University College of Pharmacy, a $500 deposit paid through the Application Status Portal is required to hold your seat in the class.
Criminal Background Check Policy
The Union University College of Pharmacy requires all students to submit to a criminal background check prior to admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and annually thereafter. Students must pay for the annual criminal background checks.
Drug Screen Policy
The Union University College of Pharmacy requires all students to submit to a urine drug screen on admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and randomly, but not less than annually, thereafter.
Prerequisites
Admission to the College of Pharmacy requires the completion of the following prerequisite coursework:
Two-Year Pre-Pharmacy Track
The Pre-Pharmacy Track is a two-year track preparing students for admission into the Union University College of Pharmacy. Students interested in participating in the Pre-Pharmacy Track will make this designation on their Undergraduate Application. Pre-Pharmacy Track students will be advised by College of Pharmacy staff.
Students must take a minimum of 14 credit hours per semester and follow the Pre-Pharmacy Track curriculum as outlined below. Students will complete the PharmCAS application the summer following completion of their first academic year.
Students may also participate in the Pharmacy Early Admission Program (PEAP) as part of the Pre-Pharmacy Track. For details regarding benefits, eligibility, progression criteria and matriculation, please see the PEAP section.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Notes
*Upper-level Science/Math would be defined as any 200+ level course in the natural sciences (Lab required) or field of mathematics.
**Social Science and Humanities Elective Options:
ECO 211 (3), ECO 212 (3), HON 210 (3), PHL 240 (3), PSC 211 (3), PSY 213 (3), or SOC 211 (3)
Pharmacy Early Admission Program (PEAP)
The purpose of the Pharmacy Early Admission Program (PEAP) is to recruit highly qualified students early in their college careers and to streamline their admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at Union University.
PEAP guarantees admission to the College of Pharmacy (COP), pending successful adherence to progression criteria and completion of an onsite interview.
Benefits
- PEAP students with a GPA ≥3.0 are not required to pay the deposit.
- PEAP students will be mentored by COP staff members.
- PEAP offers opportunities for social connections with other PEAP students, COP faculty, and COP students.
- Research opportunities may be available to qualified students.
Eligibility
- Students admitted to Union University as freshmen automatically qualify for PEAP.
- A currently enrolled Union student who has completed one full academic year (fall and spring semesters) and a minimum of 28 of the required pharmacy prerequisite hours at Union University (at least 14 hours of science and math) with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Matriculation
To matriculate into the College of Pharmacy via the PEAP, students must:
- Complete the PharmCAS Application by September 1 of the year prior to matriculation.
- Participate in an onsite interview. The interview will be scheduled by the COP Office of Admissions once the application is complete.
Additional Information
- PEAP students are eligible to matriculate into the COP upon successful completion of prerequisite courses or the Bachelor’s degree.
- Conditional admission will be granted to a PEAP student until the completion of the final undergraduate semester (contingent upon satisfactory completion of spring courses).
- In some cases, PEAP students will be able to apply to have a Bachelor’s degree awarded after the first year of their Pharm.D. coursework. For information on this, the student is encouraged to contact their undergraduate advisor.
- The COP admits only one cohort class per year (August).
- It is also strongly recommended that candidates for a Doctor of Pharmacy program gain work experience in a pharmacy setting prior to matriculation.
Progression Criteria
To enter the PEAP program or to maintain eligibility, students must
- Notify the College of Pharmacy of interest in PEAP upon admission to Union University or upon completion of qualifications for PEAP (if a current student or transfer student). This notification should be given to the COP admissions office no later than October 15. Registration with the COP is critical as space is limited for each admitted class. Download Freshmen Student Form (.pdf). Download Current Student Form (.pdf).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of ≥2.5.
- Achieve an ACT ≥22 or CLT ≥72 prior to matriculation into the College of Pharmacy.
- Complete all pharmacy prerequisites prior to matriculation into the College of Pharmacy with a grade of “C” or above in each course.
- Attend one announced COP event annually.
- Meet each semester with their pharmacy mentor.
- Register for and complete a minimum of 14 hours per semester (fall and spring) at Union University while in PEAP.
Direct Admission Program Partnerships
The Union University College of Pharmacy has partnered with the institutions listed below to offer direct admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program to interested undergraduate students. The purpose of the Direct Admission Program is to recruit highly qualified students early in their college careers and to streamline their admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Union University.
Click on each institution's name to view the agreement with course listings. Please contact the institution directly or our office with any questions.
Arkansas
Florida
Indiana
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Tennessee
- Austin Peay State University
- Baptist Health Sciences University
- Carson-Newman University
- Christian Brothers University
- Freed-Hardeman University
- Jackson State Community College
- King University
- Lane College
- Lee University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Milligan College
- Tusculum University
- The University of Memphis
- The University of Tennessee at Martin