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Admissions Overview

This section describes the admissions cycle and application process for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program at the UCSF School of Pharmacy.

Fall 2010 Filing Period Is Closed

The filing period for fall 2010 admission has closed. We do not accept late applications under any circumstances.

Fall 2011 Filing Period: July 1, 2010 to November 1, 2010

To apply for fall 2011 admission, you must complete 2 applications which are submitted separately, but in parallel:

1. PharmCAS Application
2. UCSF Supplemental Application

Filing Period Opens Thursday, July 1, 2010	Filing Period Closes Monday, November 1, 2010
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We will not consider:

• Applications that are incomplete.
• Application materials submitted or postmarked after Monday, November 1, 2010.

Application Process

The application process consists of 4 steps:

1. Minimum Eligibility Requirements
2. The Application
3. The Interview Process
4. After Applying

Notice of Equal Opportunity

The University of California in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, mental and physical disabilities, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the University discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, University programs and activities, including but not limited to, academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and student employment. Inquiries regarding the University's equal opportunity policies may be directed to the UCSF Director of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity. Telephone: 415/476-4752.

Students With Disabilities

Services for students with disabilities at UCSF are coordinated by the Office of Student Life. Among the services available to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities are: interpreter, reader, and note taker services which are necessary to allow a student to complete the academic program; special parking; registration assistance; test-taking arrangements; special orientation to the campus physical environment; liaison with the California State Department of Rehabilitation; and referral to resources, services, and agencies. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life, 126 Millberry Union, UCSF, San Francisco, CA 94143-0376; 415/476-4318 (voice and TDD).

Information Practices Act of 1977

The State of California Information Practices Act of 1977 requires the University to provide the following information to applicants for admission who are asked to supply information about themselves. The principal purpose for requesting information is to process your application for admission. Maintenance of this information is authorized by University policy. Furnishing certain information requested on this application is specifically noted as optional or voluntary. There is no penalty if you do not complete these items. Furnishing information that is not designated voluntary or optional is mandatory. Failure to provide such information will delay or may even prevent completion of the admissions process. Information furnished on this application may be used by various University departments for admissions and other student-related purposes, such as housing and financial aid. This information will be transmitted to the state and federal governments if required by law. The official responsible for maintaining the information contained on this application is Admissions Director Joel W. Gonzales (415/502-5368, gonzalesj@pharmacy.ucsf.edu).

Next Step: Continue to the Application Process or see more Information for Prospective Students.