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Language Proficiency

Select your first language (the language of your birth). If you speak additional languages, click Add Another Language. Then, select the language(s) and the level of your proficiency in each.

License Infraction

Indicate whether you have ever had any certification, registration, license, or clinical privileges revoked, suspended, or in any way restricted by an institution, state, or locality. If yes, enter an explanation in the spaces provided.

Note that once you submit your application, you can update License Infractions only if you submitted your application with an answer of No.

Previous Pharmacy Education

Indicate whether you previously attended a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, regardless of completion. If you select Yes, enter details about the program.

Note: you must also send official transcripts and enter this pharmacy program in the Colleges Attended section.

Previous Health Profession Education

Indicate whether you previously attended a health profession program (other than pharmacy) anywhere in the world, regardless of completion. Pharmacy technician and pre-pharmacy programs do not qualify. If you select Yes, enter details about the program.

Note: you must also send official transcripts and enter this health profession program in the Colleges Attended section.

Pharmacy Technician

Indicate if you currently or previously worked as a paid pharmacy technician. If you select Yes, indicate the related education, training, and credentials (e.g., certification, registration, certificates) that you have completed to date.

Be sure to also add your pharmacy technician training, work (paid and unpaid), and other professional experiences in the Experiences section.

Background Information

Programs fully recognize the importance of diversity in their student body and in the workforce. Accordingly, programs strongly encourage applications from persons from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds and persons from groups underrepresented in the industry. Select any and all of the options in this section which you feel best apply to you. Please note that PharmCAS uses this section for statistical purposes only and it in no way affects your application or financial aid eligibility.

Use this Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) tool to check if you live in an area with a shortage of health professionals.

Use this Medically Underserved Area (MUA) tool to check if you live in an area designated as medically underserved.

Low Income Levels Guidelines

If applicable, use the following chart to help you determine if you come from an economically disadvantaged background.

Size of Family*

Income Level**

1

$31,300

2

$42,300

3

$53,300

4

$64,300

5

$75,300

6

$86,300

7

$97,300

8

$108,300

For each additional person, add:

$11,000

The low income level is based on 200 percent of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines. It is used to determine what constitutes a low-income family for the purposes of the SDS and LDS programs.

* Size of family means the number of exemptions listed on the qualified income tax return forms. For example, a family size of 4 may include two parents and two dependents.

** Income Level refers to the adjusted gross income stated on the federal income tax return 1040.

Special Life Circumstances

Describe any special life circumstances (positive or negative) and how they influenced or impacted your academic journey. Your responses can include both academic and non-academic circumstances.

Future Enrollment Plans

Indicate if you are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in any courses in Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026. Note that this does not replace entering your planned/in-progress courses in the Transcript Entry section of the application; however, if you answer yes to either of the questions, ensure that the coursework is entered as planned/in-progress in that section.

Academic Integrity or Conduct Violations

Indicate whether you have ever been disciplined while attending an academic institution for unacceptable performance (academic probation, suspension, dismissal, etc.) or conduct violations. If you select Yes, enter a brief explanation in the field provided. Include:

  1. A brief description of the incident
  2. Specific charge made
  3. Related dates
  4. Consequence
  5. A reflection on the incident and how the incident has impacted your life

 

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