Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmacy Admission Policies

Please complete this brief form, so AACP may capture how pharmacy admission policies have been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Unless otherwise noted, school-specific responses will be shared with members via AACP Connect, as well as with applicants and pre-health advisors via the PharmCAS website and other communication channels. If you do not wish your school-specific policies to be shared with the public via a spreadsheet on the PharmCAS website, please email cas@aacp.org.
 
Please arrange for one person at your institution to complete this form. If your institution has multiple campuses or pathways, submit a single response for your institution, as currently recognized by ACPE. 
 
Please respond based on your policies as of today, recognizing they may change in the future.
 
Thank you!

Interviews

Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, did your institution offer virtual or online interview options?
For the previous 2019-2020 cycle, did your institution conduct virtual or online interviews?
For the 2020-2021 cycle, does your institution offer virtual or online interview options?
What platforms has your institution used for virtual or online interviews? Check all that apply.
 
What interview format will you use for virtual or online interviews? Check all that apply.
 

Online Courses

Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, could applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? 🛈
 YesNoVaries
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses
Can applicants use online classes taken during the COVID-19 crisis to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites for fall 2020 enrollment and beyond? 🛈
 YesNoVariesNot sure at this time
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses

Pass/Fail Courses

Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, could applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites? 🛈
 YesNoVariesNot Applicable
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses
Can applicants use pass/fail classes taken during COVID-19 crisis to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites for fall 2020 enrollment and beyond? 🛈
 Yes, but only if school mandated P/F and applicant could not opt to receive a letter grade for the courseYesNoVariesNot sure at this time
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses

Missing Course Prerequisites

Will your institution consider waiving any course prerequisites for applicants who are unable to complete them prior to enrollment? 🛈
 YesNoVariesNot sure at this time
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses
Will your institution consider allowing applicants to delay the completion of any missing course prerequisites for applicants who are unable to complete them prior to enrollment? For instance, the applicant would need to complete the missing course prerequisite(s) during the summer term between the P1 and P2 year. 🛈
 YesNoVariesNot sure at this time
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses
Will your institution consider allowing applicants to substitute other courses for any missing course prerequisites they are unable to complete prior to enrollment? 🛈
 YesNoVariesNot sure at this time
Science Courses with Labs
Science Courses without Labs
Non-Science Courses

PCAT

Did your institution require the PCAT for admission for applicants applying for the fall 2020 entering class?
How did your school handle applicants who were planning to take the April 2020 PCAT that was canceled? 🛈

Matriculating Students

Given the strain on the health care system, some matriculating students may be delayed in providing student health requirements (vaccine record, personal medical history, CPR certification, etc.). Is your institution relaxing your health requirements for matriculating students?

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Do you plan to allow accepted applicants to delay their criminal background checks because courts or public records are temporarily unavailable?
Do you plan to allow accepted applicants to delay their drug screening reports because lab collection sites are temporarily closed?

Other Questions

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Contact Information

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