PhORCAS Program User Guide

Cycle Timeframes

Applicant Portal

The Applicant Portal opens in early November and closes in late May. You can view the specific cycle dates, including final processing dates (e.g., last date to submit transcripts, last date to request letters of recommendation, etc.), on the PhORCAS Application Cycle Dates page.

WebAdMIT

You can view new applicants and initiate a transfer settings shortly after the new cycle opens in early November.

Program Participation Requirements

ASHP requires all programs to designate two contacts at your institution who will receive all communication from ASHP and PhORCAS, including the application and WebAdMIT launch notifications.

Applicant Portal

You can access the PhORCAS application and PhORCAS Applicant Help Center to review the applicant experience. You can also create a test application in the Applicant Portal; we recommend creating a new account and adding "test" to your name (e.g., TestJohn TestDoe).

For a general overview of the applicant experience, review the following documents:

• Applicant Processing Reference Guide: learn how applicants move through the application and Liaison processes applicant materials, such as transcripts and official test scores.
• Application Statuses Reference Guide: review what each application status means and how you can interact with applicants at different stages.
  • Requirements for the PhORCAS Complete application status can be found here.

You can direct any applicant inquiries related to the application to PhORCAS Customer Service.