The SIUE School of Pharmacy is a public institution established to provide pharmaceutical education, research and service. Admissions are determined annually based on available resources.
Admission Procedures
Admissions to the professional program of the SIUE School of Pharmacy are limited and competitive - it is anticipated that the instructional resources available to the School will enable 75 new students to be admitted each fall term. For this reason, achieving the minimum pre-pharmacy subject and grade criteria does not guarantee admission.
In selecting students for admission, the School will consider the applicant’s cumulative grade point average (GPA), pre-pharmacy curriculum GPA, and GPA in science and mathematics courses. (View Pre-Pharmacy curriculum equivalencies between SIUE and other colleges and universities.)
Other criteria will include the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), review of letters of recommendation, and an on-campus interview. The interview will include a writing assessment. Specific admission criteria are determined annually by the Admissions Committee as approved by the faculty and may be changed without notice.
Minimum Pre-Pharmacy Requirements
All courses listed in the pre-pharmacy curriculum must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” prior to enrollment in the professional program of the SIUE School of Pharmacy.
In order to be considered for admission to the professional program, applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in each of the following:
A course can be repeated three (3) times for a maximum of four (4) attempts. The last grade earned in that class will be calculated in the GPA.
Attaining these minimums does not guarantee consideration, and specific minimums may be modified depending on the size of the applicant pool.
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
Applicants must take the PCAT prior to application.
Resident Status
Non-Illinois resident applicants are considered for admission to the SIUE School of Pharmacy. The Dean may admit exceptional non-resident applicants to the pharmacy program as determined by academic qualifications, personal and professional characteristics, and upon recommendation of the Admissions Committee.
Professional Program Application
Students should begin the application process one year before their anticipated enrollment in the SIUE School of Pharmacy. Online application submissions are encouraged. A $40 application fee must be submitted at the time of application. In addition to the application and fee, applicants must submit the following:
Professional Program Interview
Professional program application materials will be assembled to form an individual applicant file for consideration by the SIUE School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee. Selected applicants (selection to be based on academic performance and strength of application) will be invited to SIUE for an on-campus interview. Each applicant will be interviewed by selected SIUE School of Pharmacy faculty and pharmacy practitioners who will assess the applicant’s motivations and suitability for pharmacy. In addition to being interviewed, each applicant will participate in a writing assessment. All selected applicants must participate in the on-campus interview process.
Admission Decision
Following completion of the professional program interview, the Admissions Committee will consider all aspects of the applicant’s file and make recommendations to the Dean regarding admission to the SIUE School of Pharmacy. Only at this point will applicants be notified of their admission status.
Apply for Admission to SIUE
Only students who have completed the approved pre-pharmacy curriculum and who have met the aforementioned admission criteria may apply for admission to the SIUE School of Pharmacy. Click here to apply online to the School of Pharmacy.
For information about applying for undergraduate admission to SIUE, contact SIUE Admissions or call 800-447-SIUE from Illinois and local Missouri locations, or 618-650-3705 from anywhere.