Admitted Students
Congratulations and Go Cougs!
This page is designed to provide incoming student pharmacists with information to make the transition to WSU as smooth as possible. Follow the steps below to prepare for orientation:
Remaining prerequisites
The Doctor of Pharmacy program consists of four professional years of study, following the completion of the required pre-pharmacy courses. Please be aware that if your overall GPA decreases during these terms, if you receive grades below a C- in any prerequisite courses, or if you fail to complete all prerequisites as listed on our website, we reserve the right to rescind your offer of admission. All science prerequisites should be completed by the end of spring term and all other prerequisites must be completed by the first day of classes. Please contact us if you are unsure what courses you have not satisfied.
Final Transcript Reminder
Once you have completed all of your prerequisite coursework please be sure to submit your final transcripts. WSU only accepts official transcripts from colleges and universities. WSU does not accept transcripts via email. If you would like to submit your transcript electronically, it must be done through a third-party vendor. Please see below for details on how to submit your transcripts.
Mail: The college/university may mail your transcript to the following address if it remains sealed; otherwise we will consider it unofficial and you will need to have an official transcript sent.
WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Attention: Office of Student Services, PBS 130
412 East Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202-2131
Electronic via vendor: You may request your transcript using a third-party vendor, such as Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse, Scribbles, or eScrip-Safe. The third-party vendor may send it to admissions@wsu.edu. We only accept electronic transcripts from third-party vendors if the email sent to us includes a URL that can be copied and pasted (we cannot click links in emails). If we are not able to accept a transcript from this method, we will let you know.
Regardless of how your transcripts are sent, please allow several days for us to update your student file. You will be notified by email when your transcript has been recorded.
Financial aid
Students admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program will be required to pay professional-level tuition. Tuition and fees are posted on the WSU Spokane Student Financial Services webpage. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to ensure financial aid is processed in a timely manner. Check the FAFSA website for the application. WSU’s school code is 003800 and our priority deadline is January 31.
For more information on financial aid, visit the WSU Spokane Student Financial Services webpage.
Start checking your WSU email account
Please regularly check your WSU email for important information from the admissions office. Build the habit early and use your WSU email for all official WSU business, in accordance with the WSU email policy. If you are having trouble with your email account please contact the WSU IT help desk at helpdesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-HELP.
Mark your calendar for Pharmacy Prep Week
Pharmacy Prep Week will be held August 14-18, 2023 ending with the White Coat Ceremony. Your attendance is required as this will be your introduction to all the resources and support available to you. More details about what to expect will be communicated over the summer.
Prepare your wardrobe
All professional pharmacy students will need a business casual wardrobe for events and courses throughout the program.
Do you know your white coat size?
To find your white coat size see our size chart. Or try one on in person at a Cherokee Uniforms supplier, please call ahead to ensure they have the correct coat in stock (men’s coat number 1389, women’s coat number 348). Once you know your white coat size, let us know and we will order it.
Let us know what size you need by June 1 to ensure there are no delays in getting your white coat. We will not have extras, so it is important you let us know your size before the deadline. If you need more information or additional size options please contact us.
Register for your fall courses
You can register for your fall semester courses starting in May; specific dates will be communicated to you via email. Please keep in mind you will not be able to register for lab courses, such as Pharmacy 509, until orientation.
PharmD Course Schedule
Class of: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027
More information on how to register for classes
Get vaccinated and certified
To participate in patient care activities, you are required to have certain immunizations and licensure. Don’t delay and get started on this process as early as possible.
Learn more about required vaccinations, certifications and licenses
Washington State Intern License
If you have not started, please begin the multi-step process in applying for your intern license through the Washington state Department of Health. As a requirement of the program, your intern license must be issued by the time classes begin.
Intern licenses are not granted until enrollment verification letters are received by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission. We will begin sending enrollment verification letters as soon as they are accepted in the spring, you do not need to request this letter from us.
If you would like to verify that your application is complete and ready for processing, please call the Department of Health and ask to speak to the pharmacy credentialing specialist for intern licenses: 360-236-4986.
Minimum requirements for your laptop computer
All professional pharmacy students are required to have a laptop computer for academic use. If you have one, make sure it meets our minimum specifications:
Processor: Core i5 or higher
RAM: 4GB+ recommended
Hard Drive: 256GB (or larger)
Network: 802.11g/n/ac wireless adapter
Video Conference: Web camera and microphone
OS: Windows or macOS *Note: Your device must be within 2 versions of the latest released operating system by the vendor. Please review the minimum OS requirements for ExamSoft at https://examsoft.com/resources/examplify-minimum-system-requirements/
Office: Microsoft 365
Students receive free access to Microsoft 365 with their WSU email account. Access is not available until officially enrolled in courses for fall semester.
Anti-virus: All computers including Macs must have anti-virus software installed on them. The following are just a few of the many free anti-virus solutions available: Security Essentials, AVG, Sophos, ClamAv.
Warranty: You are highly encouraged to purchase a service contract/warranty that covers your laptop for 3 years. You may also want to opt for a service contract/warranty that includes accidental damage.
Tablets: Tablets are not a substitute for a laptop. If you elect to purchase a tablet, you will still need a laptop for your classes and exams. Microsoft Windows 10 S, Surface Go, and Surface Pro X devices are not supported for exams. If you have questions or unsure if your device is supported please contact Pharmacy IS at 509-358-7916, email pharmacy.its@wsu.edu.
Examsoft supports Microsoft Surface Pro devices (*Other Windows 10 tablets are not supported). **As of Fall 2018 iPads will no longer be supported for College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Examsoft testing.
Smartphones: Some students elect to purchase smartphones in addition to a laptop. When purchasing a smartphones please read the specifications carefully to understand data plan limits/overage charges and pharmacy applications requirements before purchasing a smartphone.
Backing up your laptop: It is recommended that you back up your computer to external hard drives or online backup storage to protect your computer from any data loss. Students receive free OneDrive cloud storage with their Office 365 subscriptions.
Get involved
The college hosts many events throughout the year to bring our alumni, students, faculty, and colleagues together! Keep an eye on our pharmacy calendar for upcoming events in your area. We also post events in our monthly CougaRx Newsletter which will be emailed directly to your inbox.
Prepare for your first-year courses
Review your prerequisite coursework
Having a strong working knowledge of the prerequisite coursework, especially the high-level science courses, will help support your success in the first semester. We recommend reviewing this coursework so the information stays within your working memory.
Start learning the top 200 drugs
Start learning information and the pronunciations for the top 200 drugs. You can find a list of the top 200 drugs through ClinCalc DrugStats Database and this YouTube playlist has pronunciations and drug classes. There are also phone applications, such as FlashRX, which can be helpful to learn these drugs.
Investigate your career options
With the changing landscape of health care, pharmacists are becoming more involved in patient care and as a result creating more career opportunities. You can learn more about the various pharmacy career paths from Pharmacy is Right for Me. If you find certain career paths interesting, you can strategically focus your studies to fit your passion during pharmacy school.
Review our student organizations
Take a look at our leadership directories to get an idea of our student organizations and leadership opportunities that are available to you during pharmacy school.
Spokane directory Yakima directory