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How to Apply to Fisch College of Pharmacy

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Students applying to the Fisch College of Pharmacy may begin the application process the summer before the anticipated year of entry into the Pharm.D. program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admission to the PharmD program occurs in the Fall semester each year.
A student is ready to apply if they are currently completing pre-requisites and plan to have them completed by the summer before the anticipated year of entry into the PharmD program. A student can submit an application while they are still in the process of completing their pre-requisites. 
To apply, you must:

  1.   Satisfy the minimum requirements for admission;

  2.   Complete a PharmCAS application, which includes submission of:

  a. Three letters of recommendation (evaluations)

      • Letters should be requested from individuals who know the applicant professionally or academically
      • Examples include: employers, faculty advisors, health care professionals, pharmacists, pre-health advisors, professors, and/or supervisors
      • Letters from pharmacists or supervisors are strongly encouraged.
      • Letters from family, friends, committees, and/or composite recommendations are not accepted.
    2. Supplemental application 
      • The supplemental application includes a residency questionnaire which is required by UT Tyler.
      • No fee is required to submit the supplemental application.
    3. Official transcripts
      • Transcripts from unaccredited colleges and/or universities will not be considered.
      • For coursework from a foreign institution (including Canada) you must submit a Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report (FTER) as part of the application.