College of Pharmacy

Student Application Process 

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Application for Admission

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

2.  Supplemental Application:  Return the completed supplemental application with a non-refundable $50.00 application fee made payable to Harding University.  You may also pay your application fee using a credit card by calling 1-501-279-5528.

3.  Complete the Course Record Form listing all prerequisite coursework and any additional relevant coursework you have taken in the subject areas.  Prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to matriculation; however, coursework may be in progress or planned at the time of application without it negatively impacting your application.

4.  All application materials must be completed and postmarked by the application deadline to be considered for interviews.

TIMELINE/DEADLINES

August 1 – Application process begins

June 21, 2008 – Summer PCAT Exam (www.pcatweb.info)

August 23, 2008 - Summer PCAT Exam

October 18, 2008 – Fall PCAT Exam

January 24, 2009 – Winter PCAT Exam

February 1 – Application Deadline

5.  Rolling Admissions:  We will begin interviewing students in September and will admit students until the class is filled rather than receiving all applications and then making a final decision.

Please contact the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions if you have further questions.  Direct all materials and inquiries to:  Harding University College of Pharmacy, Office of Student Affairs and Admissions, Box 12230, Searcy, AR 72149-2230.  Phone:  501-279-5528  Fax: 501-279-5525 Email: pharmacy@harding.edu

APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

You will receive confirmation of receipt of application materials via letter approximately one week after submitting your materials.  If additional information is required, you will be notified and given adequate time to submit the required items.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

1.  Submit all application materials as requested in the “Application Procedures” section.

2.  If English is not your native language you must send TOEFL scores.  Harding University’s TOEFL code is 6267.

3,  Submit documentation of financial ability to pay all expenses for the first year of study at Harding University College of Pharmacy, and demonstrate adequate coverage for health insurance in the United States. 

4.  If currently in the United States, a copy of the student’s status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) (i.e. I-20, I-94, and Visa). 

5.  Transcripts of all college credits (translated into English) should be sent to PharmCAS.  Harding University’s College of Pharmacy will not accept or review foreign course work. 

ACCREDITATION

Harding University College of Pharmacy was awarded Precandidate accreditation status at the January 2008  meeting of the Board of Directors of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).  The next step in the accreditation process is a site evaluation in the Spring 2009 to consider the College's advancement to Candidate status.    ACPE may be contacted at:  20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL  60660; 312/664-3575, 800/533-3606; Fax 312/664-4652                   
web site www.acpe-accredit.org