Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2027!
The following are important dates and deadlines that must be adhered to:
- June 1st: Official spring transcripts from institutions other than University of Pittsburgh and if applicable, AP Grade Report from the College Board Advanced Placement Program must be submitted by this June 1.
- All prerequisites must be completed by August 21 and official summer transcripts submitted by the end of August.
- July 1st: Create your CastleBranch account (student health/clearance tracking system). All components of the CastleBranch “To Do” list should be started July 1st
- July 1st: Begin your PA Pharmacy Internship license registration process
- August 1st: Documents should be uploaded to your CastleBranch account
- All components listed in CastleBranch: immunizations, tuberculin status, health insurance, emergency contact information, all clearances, all training modules, informed consent,
- The only exceptions are CPR certification, APhA Immunization Training Certificate, and Student Immunizer License (these will be completed during P1 year and arranged by the school)
- August 23, 24, & 25 Mandatory Class of 2027 on-campus orientation days at the School of Pharmacy
- August 28th : First day of classes for the Fall 2023 semester
- September 5th: Final deadline for all licensure and CastleBranch documentation completion
Information on financial aid, tuition, and related fees can be obtained through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA) at 412-624-7488. Please keep in mind the following when completing financial aid forms:
- Professional Year 1 (P1) and Professional Year 2 (P2) of the PharmD curriculum are considered undergraduate level, for those that have not earned a previous Bachelor degree. Even though you are working towards your Doctorate of Pharmacy degree, the University does not yet recognize your status as a graduate. Therefore, you would answer financial aid questions pertaining to college level as third year or junior level working towards a Bachelor Degree.
- Professional Year 3 (P3) and Professional Year 4 (P4) are considered graduate level. Financial aid forms documenting that you are working towards a doctorate and/or graduate/professional degree will be acceptable at that time.
- If you have already earned a Bachelor degree, your college status will be graduate and you would answer financial aid questions as working towards your doctorate.
Please visit the PharmD Student Handbook for current tuition and fees (rates for 2023 – 2024 should be available towards the end of July 2023) at: http://www.pages.pharmacy.pitt.edu/pharmdhandbook/the-pharmd-student-handbook/admissions/tuition-rates/
On behalf of the Curran Student Center, we welcome you to the School of Pharmacy and look forward to assisting you in achieving your future goals.
Pitt Pharmacy Admissions Team