Overview
Applications to the UMES School of Pharmacy are reviewed continuously throughout the admissions cycle until the class is filled. Applicants must submit an application through PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application System). Once verified, applications are evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Applicants selected to participate in the mandatory interviews and on-campus sessions are notified by email. For tuition purposes, applicants complete a supplemental application to determine their residency status.
The Admissions Committee uses a holistic process to evaluate all aspects of an application. In addition to GPAs, the applicant’s academic performance, work and community service experience, recommendation letters, leadership and research experience, personal statement, interview performance, and personal and professional attributes are carefully reviewed. The Admissions Committee looks for evidence that the applicant can handle a rigorous 3-year concentrated Doctor of Pharmacy program and has the potential to be an exemplary pharmacy professional and scholar. Applicants are notified of an official admissions decision by email. Applicants accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program are required to pay a non-refundable deposit and complete the pre-matriculation requirements. New student orientation begins in early July with classes commencing in mid July.
For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (410) 621- 2292 or rxstudentaffairs@umes.edu
| Requirements | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | |
| PharmCAS Application | Priority: March 3, 2025 Applicants who submit by the priority deadline have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship. These limited admissions scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Admissions scholarships up to $20,000 may be available – https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/ Final: June 2, 2025 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications need to be verified by PharmCAS by June 2, 2025. We recommend students apply as early as possible. Applicants who submit earlier have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship. These limited admissions scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Admissions scholarships up to $20,000 may be available – https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/ |
| Prerequisite Courses | June 30, 2025 (courses can be in progress while applying) |
| Supplemental Application and Fee | Within 2 weeks of completing the interview |
| Interview and on-Campus Sessions | Rolling basis by invitation only |
| Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit | Within 2 weeks of receipt of acceptance letter |
| Pre-Matriculation Requirements | |
| Physical Examination and Immunization | June 2, 2025 |
| Health Insurance | June 2, 2025 |
| Criminal Background Check | June 2, 2025 |
| Drug Screening | June 2, 2025 |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) | June 2, 2025 |
| COVID-19 Immunization | June 2, 2025 |
