PharmCAS Application Cycle Dates
Note that you cannot create an account or submit documentation to PharmCAS prior to the opening date. For information on specific Pharm.D. program deadlines, see Participating Programs and Eligibility.
Application Milestone |
Date and Time |
The PharmCAS application cycle opens. |
July 14, 2020 |
The last date you can submit your application for Early Decision. |
September 8, 2020 |
The Fall Academic Update (AU) window opens. |
December 15, 2020 |
The Fall Academic Update (AU) window closes. |
February 15, 2021 |
The Spring Academic Update (AU) window opens (only for applicants who have been accepted to one or more PharmCAS schools). |
April 15, 2021 |
The PharmCAS application cycle closes. The last date you can:
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June 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM HT |
The last date your transcripts and official test scores are matched to your application. Be sure to request your transcripts and official test scores in advance so they are received by this date. If you submitted updated coursework during the Academic Update (AU) periods, this is the last date your updated transcripts are matched to your application. No new application materials will be accepted or processed after this date. PCAT scores will continue to be matched to your application until September 1, 2021. |
June 30, 2021 at 5 PM ET |
The Spring Academic Update (AU) window closes. The last date your evaluators can submit their evaluations. |
June 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM HT |
If you used the Professional Transcript Entry (PTE) service, this is the last date you can approve your PTE. |
July 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM HT |
If you are in the Undelivered status, this is the last date you can re-submit your application. |
July 2, 2021 at 11:59 PM HT |
The last date you can be verified. All application processing ends. |
July 6, 2021 at 5 PM ET |
Other Important Dates
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) Dates
Please refer to the PCAT website for the most up-to-date information.
- Registration Deadline for July PCAT: June 1, 2020
- Registration Deadline for September PCAT: July 8, 2020
- July PCAT Exam: July 9, 2020 and July 10, 2020
- September PCAT Exam: September 10, 2020
- Registration Deadline for October PCAT: October 2, 2020
- October PCAT Exam: October 19 – October 30, 2020
- Registration Deadline for January PCAT Exam: November 4, 2020
- January PCAT Exam: January 6-7, 2021
- Registration Deadline for February PCAT: January 13, 2021
- February PCAT Exam: February 1-5, 2021
- Registration Deadline for March PCAT: March 3, 2021
- March PCAT Exam: March 29-31, 2021