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The doctor of pharmacy degree (PharmD) is awarded in recognition of the attainment of the highest level of professional education in pharmacy. With advanced training in clinical and patient-centered care, the PharmD graduate is well prepared to assume an active role as a drug therapy specialist.

It takes three years to complete ACP’s program.

ACP utilizes a modified block curriculum where two half-day courses are taught during the first professional year, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. During the second professional year two courses alternate days throughout the week. Classroom hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch break at noon. Courses vary in duration from 10 to 30 days.

The college recommends students achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5/4.0, or its equivalent, for admissions consideration.

On average we received over 400 applications for 75 seats.

Details about prerequisites are available in the Admissions section.

All pre-pharmacy study and prerequisites must be either completed at an accredited college or university in the United States or coursework taken at a non-United States-accredited institution must be evaluated by World Educational Services, AACRAO International Education Services, or Josef Silny & Associates.

ACP requires a grade of “C-” (or its equivalent) or better in all prerequisite courses.

No, you do not have to complete all prerequisite courses before applying; however we recommend that prerequisites be completed by August 1st of the year of enrollment. If you are not able to complete all prerequisites prior to August 1^st, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your options.

You must update your application in PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service). Updated information will be forwarded to ACP. If coursework completion occurs after the last date for updates within PharmCAS, then you must submit an official transcript directly to ACP.

Details about the application process are available in the Admissions section.

The deadline applying through PharmCAS is June 2nd of the admissions cycle.

The Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) is an online application system that allows students to submit a single application to apply to multiple PharmD programs. Applicants to ACP are required to use PharmCAS. Visit the PharmCAS website for more information.

If you wish to verify that your file is complete with PharmCAS and has been forwarded to ACP, you can log into your PharmCAS application and check the Status menu option. Please do not contact ACP with questions about your PharmCAS application.

After your application is complete and you have been interviewed, the Admissions Committee makes its decision. All acceptances are conditional on your completing remaining prerequisite courses with a grade of “C-” or better.

Rolling admissions means that ACP’s Admissions Committee reviews and decides on applications as they are received until no openings remain for the entering class.

No, we are not allowed to disclose application information with anyone except the applicant.

ACP requires two (2) letters of recommendation. For more information, including how to submit your letters, please visit the PharmCAS website or the Domestic & International Admissions section.

This institution requires an evaluation from a science professor or a pharmacist. ACP does not accept evaluations from friends, family members, clergy, co-workers, or politicians.

You must have health insurance to attend ACP and be able to provide proof of your coverage. Insurance coverage is required throughout a student’s enrollment at ACP.

Yes, ACP has INS approval to issue an F-1 student visa.

Our sites for the Early Pharmacy Practice Experience are primarily located within a 100-mile radius of ACP. Sites for the Core and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience are located across the United States.

You are not required to earn a bachelor’s degree in order to apply to ACP. The PharmD degree requires at least two years of undergraduate study and most pharmacy students complete three or more years of college before starting a pharmacy program. ACP does give preference to students who have earned a bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree. Individuals who hold a bachelor’s or other advanced degree must still complete all three academic years of the accelerated professional pharmacy program at ACP.

Pharmacy work experience is not required for admission to ACP. It is, however, strongly recommended that all applicants work in the field as a technician through employment, shadowing, or volunteer work. Candidates who have prior experience in a pharmacy environment do receive additional consideration during the application process.

Yes, an interview is required. The Admissions Committee will invite selected candidates for an interview which will occur on a rolling basis.

Candidates are interviewed by ACP faculty and community partners.

Professional dress is expected for the on-campus interview.

Yes, Title IV federally funded financial aid is available.

Yes. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Learn More

Yes, that information is available in the COA section.

Students are provided electronic access to a majority of ACP curricular textbooks; this expense is included in college fees.

The seat deposit is due within ten (10) business days of notification of acceptance to the College (unless otherwise stated in the admissions offer). The remainder of the tuition for the Fall Semester is due on the first day of enrollment. The schedule for remaining tuition payments can be found on the tuition payment schedule.

You may be eligible to defer payment of tuition charges based upon the amount of federally guaranteed student loans approved through the Financial Aid Office. In addition, you may be eligible to defer tuition pending the disbursement of private loan funds. However, in order to request additional time for payment of tuition and fees, the student must provide proof that they have completed all required steps to acquire funding and are merely waiting for the disbursement.

You will be granted a deferment of the current semester’s tuition if you: have applied for a federal student loan for the semester that tuition is being charged have submitted all the necessary documentation to qualify for the loan and have been cleared by the Financial Aid Office for disbursement of funds will receive federal loans in an amount at least equal to the outstanding tuition and fees balance or have paid the difference between the amount of net loans being received and tuition and fee charges outstanding

No, ACP does not offer a payment plan at this time.

Students who voluntarily withdraw from ACP are responsible for paying all assessed tuition and fees due for that term. The amount of tuition owed will be assessed based upon the percentage of time (based on calendar days) the student spent in academic attendance. If a student has completed 60 percent or more of the term, he or she will be responsible for 100 percent of the tuition for that term.

ACP offers a limited number of scholarships. To find out if you are eligible and to apply for scholarships, click here.

Students may be eligible for financial aid up to the Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA is calculated for each class and can be found here.

Students may submit documentation for consideration of an increase to COA. The documentation should be submitted for a professional judgment decision. The individual decision will be considered and a response to the request will be given to the student. There is no guarantee that requests will be approved.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, application online. ACP’s Title IV federal code number for the FAFSA is G41806.

For information about the Direct Loan process, click here. The Department of Education typically disburses loans to ACP at the beginning of each term.

Students will receive notification of receipt of the funds. The Business Office will then apply the funds to the student’s account. If a credit balance remains after payment of tuition, fees, and other charges, the student will be issued a check for the overpayment. Overpayments will not be processed until the student account is paid in full.

Federal regulations governing the student loan program stipulate that in order to continue to be eligible for Title IV financial aid (unsubsidized Direct Loans), you must be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree.  Please see the student handbook for our satisfactory academic progress policy (SAP).

Enrolled students in good academic standing are generally eligible for deferment of payments on student loans. Most lenders have a specific form on their website that you must complete to obtain a deferment. Please submit your completed form to the FAO and the FAO will complete their portion of the form and process the form according to your request. ACP also reports student enrollment status to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Repayment of student loan debt is deferred as long as a student is enrolled at least half time at an eligible post-secondary institution.

Yes. As first year students, borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session at www.studentaid.gov before receiving a federal student loan or federal unsubsidized loan. Prior to graduating or leaving school, Direct Loan borrowers must complete exit counseling at www.studentaid.gov.