Application Process and Instructions

Application Deadlines - Rolling Admissions (APPLY EARLY!!)

Due to our rolling admissions process, seats fill up quickly. All students are strongly encouraged to apply June – September, well before the application deadlines posted below.

   Early Decision
      PharmCAS Application due: September 2, 2009
      UK Supplemental Applications due: September 2, 2009

   Regular Decision
      PharmCAS Application due: January 5, 2010
      UK Supplemental Application due: January 5, 2010

Application Process

Step 1 – Complete & E-Submit PharmCAS Application www.pharmcas.org

Submit an online application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) at www.pharmcas.org. (Detailed instructions for submission of your application, reference forms and PCAT scores can also be found on the PharmCAS site.)

Submit the following directly to PharmCAS:

PharmCAS Online Application
PharmCAS Application Fee
Official College Transcripts (from all US postsecondary schools attended)
International students must have transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org
Reference Forms: Available when you open the PharmCAS application. Three references required.
PCAT Scores: Send PCAT scores directly to PharmCAS, using Code 104; Do not send scores to UK.
* PCAT scores older than 3 yrs and/or test scores from the January 2010 PCAT will NOT be considered for entrance in Fall 2010.

Note: It is not necessary to wait for the arrival of references, transcripts, fall grades or PCAT scores to e-submit your PharmCAS application.

Step 2 - Complete & Submit University of Kentucky Supplemental Application

Supplemental Application Form

Applicants cannot be considered without submission of a UK Supplemental Application.
Complete and submit your Supplemental Application online. Mailed applications will not be accepted.
Supplemental Application fee: $75.00
Submit payment online using a credit card, MasterCard or Visa (checks not accepted).
Use the STATUS link on the PharmCAS application to verify receipt of your Supplemental Application.

Note: UK sends Supplemental App. updates to PharmCAS weekly in August through the admissions cycle.

Step 3 – Verification of Application Materials

PharmCAS cannot forward us your verified application until the entire application process is completed- including submission of all your official transcripts.
*Without a verified PharmCAS application, you cannot be considered for admission.
PharmCAS will need at least 6-8 weeks to process your application info before forwarding it to schools.
Regularly use the STATUS link on the PharmCAS application to verify your transcript(s), references & PCAT scores have been received.

Step 4 – Update Application Materials (PharmCAS Academic Update Window)

If taking fall courses, be sure to update your PharmCAS application with your new fall grades.
Updates can be made during PharmCAS Academic Update Window: December 15 – February 1.

Rolling Admissions……. Means APPLY EARLY!!!

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy uses a rolling admissions process. A holistic review of applications begins early in September with Early Decision. Selected applicants are interviewed, and admission decisions are made on a continual basis until the class is filled.
*Keep in mind… rolling admissions also means seats fill up early!

Another advantage to applying early is that your application will receive “more looks” by the admissions committee. If not immediately accepted, your application will “roll over” to the next round of committee reviews. The “more looks” your application receives, the greater your chances for admission. So, APPLY EARLY, June - September is the recommended time to apply. *Students who wait until the Regular Decision application deadline to apply risk many seats already being filled.

Interview Notes

Only competitive applicants are invited to interview. Interview selection is based on a holistic review of the application file and begins well before the Early Decision and Regular Decision application deadlines. To be considered for an interview, it is strongly suggested that applicants apply June - September and allow the time necessary for PharmCAS to verify your application and transcripts.

   Interview Dates, 2009-10 Application Year
     Early Decision: October 12, 13
     Regular Decision: November 19, 20 and February 25, 26

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screens

Criminal background checks and drug screens (CBD/DS) are common requirements for participation in specific coursework in the College of Pharmacy and for eventual licensure as a pharmacist. As a result, CBS/DS are requirements for students who are conditionally accepted for admission and must be completed with satisfactory results prior to matriculation at the College.

Instructions for completion of CBC/DS requirements will be forwarded immediately following a student’s conditional acceptance to the College. *Please be advised that CBC/DS will be annual requirements for all PharmD students enrolled in the College as well.

The types of tests required as well as the cost involved are subject to change and beyond the control of the College of Pharmacy. The expense for all background checks and drug screens will be borne by the individual applicant and/or student.

Official UK College of Pharmacy Criminal Background Check/Drug Screen Policy [pdf]