UCSF School of Pharmacy

A Message From the Office of Student & Curricular Affairs

Although our application process is exacting, it is not an impossible task, and we happily offer assistance if you require it. However, each year some applicants are disqualified because they do not pay close attention to the application instructions or because they fail to meet deadlines. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best wishes in the admissions process.

Minimum GPA: 2.80

To be eligible to apply, applicants must have a minimum, cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.80 as calculated by PharmCAS as of the November 1 deadline. For information about GPA ranges of admitted students, see About the Students and Applicants.

Step 1: Minimum Eligibility Requirements

1. Grade Point Average Requirement
2. Academic Prerequisites
   1. Verifying Your Prerequisite Course Work
      1. A Public California College or University (University of California, California State University, California Community College)
      2. A Private California College or University
      3. An Out-of-State College or University (private or public)
         1. Request a Review To Create An Approved Course List
      4. A Foreign College or University
      5. Step 1: Advanced Placement Tests
3. Computer Literacy Requirement
4. Intern License Requirement
5. Criminal Background Check

Step 2: The Application

1. PharmCAS Application
   1. Applicant Recommendations
2. Supplemental Application
   1. Supplemental Application Workshop
   2. Complete the forms
      1. Form A: General UCSF Application
      2. Form B: Biographical Information
      3. Form C: Statement of Educational Opportunity
      4. Form D: Academic Prerequisite Record
      5. Form E: Application Agreement
   3. Checklist: Prepare the forms for mailing
   4. Submit the applications
   5. After submitting the applications
   6. Supplemental Application Help
3. Checklist: Transcripts
   1. Submitting Transcripts for the PharmCAS Application
   2. Submitting Transcripts for the UCSF Application
      1. Foreign Academic Records
4. Step 2: Advanced Placement Tests
5. Your Contact Information
6. Information for Reapplicants

Step 3: The Interview Process

An opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills.

Step 4: After Applying

Your Admission Status:

1. Accepted
   If you've been accepted.
2. Waiting List (Alternates)
   If you're an alternate on the waiting list.
3. Denied
   If your application was denied.

While waiting, prepare to meet our Computer Requirements.

Your Administrative Responsibilities

After submitting your application:

1. Submit copies of your transcripts on schedule as described in Checklist: Transcripts

2. Notify us of any:

   1. Change of address, telephone, or e-mail
   2. Change of course schedule

3. If applicable:
   Withdraw your application