There are Two Early Assurance Pathways to Pharmacy: 3+4 and 2+4
3+4 Early Assurance Pathway: Doctor of Pharmacy
First-year student application minimum requirements to qualify to be considered:
- High School GPA: minimum 3.3
- High School courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry
COVID-19 Impacts: We understand that the last 3 academic years have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Early Assurance programs have some criteria that may have been impossible to meet due to these restrictions and alterations. Each applicant to an Early Assurance program will have an opportunity to explain barriers to achieving the criteria due to COVID-19, on a case-by-case basis, as part of the application to be reviewed for admission.
Supplemental Requirements:
- Required interview with School of Pharmacy faculty
- Optional: Brief explanation of any COVID-19-related barriers to achieving admission criteria
If a student qualifies to be considered for the Early Assurance Pathway option, they will be notified via email how to register for the required interview.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply and submit their application materials prior to completing any supplemental requirements.
EA Pathway students:
- 15 seats offered each year
- Suggested undergraduate degree pathways: Chemistry, Biology; Pre-Health Certificate recommended
- Students choosing this pathway will be asked to identify the 3+4 Pathway during Shenandoah Summer Orientation or Welcome Week.
While at Shenandoah a student must:
- By the conclusion of the second semester of the first year, achieve and then maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Follow specific guidelines outlined in the 3+4 Early Assurance Doctor of Pharmacy contract
2+4 Early Assurance Pathway: Doctor of Pharmacy
Students will not earn a bachelor’s degree; they progress through coursework designed to satisfy prerequisite requirements for pharmacy school.
This pathway is recommended for first-year students bringing with them a significant number of dual-enrollment and/or Advanced Placement (AP) credits that allows them to focus mainly on pharmacy school prerequisites.
First-year student application minimum requirements to qualify to be considered:
- High School GPA: minimum 3.3
- High School Courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry
COVID-19 Impacts: We understand that the 2019-20 academic year was impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Early Assurance programs have some criteria that may have been impossible to meet due to these restrictions and alterations. Each applicant to an Early Assurance program will have an opportunity to explain barriers to achieving the criteria due to COVID-19, on a case-by-case basis, as part of the application to be reviewed for admission.
Supplemental Requirements:
- Required interview with School of Pharmacy faculty
- Optional: Brief explanation of any COVID-19-related barriers to achieving admission criteria
If a student qualifies to be considered for the Early Assurance Pathway option, they will be notified via email how to register for the required interview.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply and submit their application materials prior to completing any supplemental requirements.
EA Pathway Students:
- 15 seats offered each year
- Suggested Undergraduate course of study: Core Studies Track; consider Pre-Health Certificate
- Students choosing this EA Pathway will be asked to identify the 2+4 Pathway during Shenandoah Summer Orientation or Welcome Week.
While at Shenandoah a student must:
- By the conclusion of the second semester of their first year, achieve and then maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Follow specific guidelines outlined in the 2+4 Early Assurance Doctor of Pharmacy contract
Learn about the Early Assurance Pathway
Students who do not qualify for consideration for the Early Assurance Pathway are welcome to pursue to the Articulation Agreement Pathway or the Traditional Pathway to the graduate health professions.