Early Assurance Application & Admissions
Admission to the Early Assurance Program is competitive. The following factors will be considered in the application review process:
- Minimum math proficiency at the calculus level REQUIRED. This must be demonstrated in one of three ways at the time of application to the Early Assurance Program: 1) Minimum SAT MATH score of 660 or ACT MATH score of 28 within the last year OR 2) college credit for a pre-approved calculus course (via dual enrollment or exam) OR 3) a UArizona ALEKS Math Placement Assessment score of 75 or higher. Review these Math Proficiency Details for more information.
- Academic record that demonstrates strong performance and ability to manage rigorous course work, especially in regard to science and math. A 6th-semester unweighted core high school GPA of 3.5 or higher is STRONGLY preferred.
- Evidence of passion for the field of pharmacy.
- Commitment to helping others.
The Early Assurance application includes the following components:
- Completed application form
- Documentation of math proficiency
- High school transcript from a U.S. school. (Graduates from international high schools are not eligible for this program)
- Contact information for two individuals who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation
- Responses to two essay questions
- A resume that includes your work history, volunteer and leadership experience, and other achievements
Follow the steps below to get started!
Application & Admission Steps
In order to be considered for admission to the Early Assurance Program, you must first be admitted to the University of Arizona as degree-seeking first-year student on on the main campus (Tucson). Your first step is to Submit Your Application through the University of Arizona’s Office of Admissions. When applying to UA, you are advised to choose “Pharmaceutical Sciences” as your major.
Once you have been notified of your admission to the University of Arizona, you can submit your secondary application for admission to the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy’s Early Assurance Program. This application requires reporting of your academic history, providing documentation of test scores/transcripts, providing contact information for two individuals who will submit letters of recommendation on your behalf, and answering essay questions about your interest in the pharmacy profession.
In preparation for submitting your application, please use this EARLY ASSURANCE APPLICATION PLANNING DOCUMENT; this document outlines all required components to your application and will allow you to prepare all of your answers and materials prior to accessing the official application. Once you are ready to apply, you may ACCESS THE PHARMD EARLY ASSURANCE APPLICATION HERE. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final application deadline of July 1st, 2024.
Early Assurance Program applications are considered on a rolling basis, and students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are due by July 1st (prior the start of your first year at UA). All supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by July 7th. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive notification of your admission and an outline of program requirements. You will work closely with advisors during your first two years in order to assure that you are on track.
If you are not admitted to the Early Assurance Program, you are still able to enroll as an undergraduate at the University of Arizona and to prepare for future application to the PharmD program. You will apply via the standard admissions path after completing PharmD prerequisite requirements.
Early Assurance students aim to complete all of their PharmD Prerequisite Courses within their first two years of undergraduate study. Students are expected to maintain a minimum science GPA of 3.0 and a minimum non-science GPA of 3.0 in order to maintain their provisional PharmD admission. Grades of A or B are expected in all prerequisite courses. Grades lower than C cannot be accepted toward PharmD admission.
During their two years of undergraduate studies, Early Assurance students benefit from having an assigned PharmD faculty mentor and a PharmD student mentor.
Early Assurance students will submit their official PharmD application via PharmCAS in the fall of their sophomore year. Early Assurance students who have maintained GPA requirements will be guaranteed an interview and will receieve preferential consideration in the applicant review process. Early Assurance students who submit their application by the preferred deadline are also guaranteed a seat on their preferred campus (Tucson or Phoenix) at the time that they are admitted to the PharmD program.