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Admissions Overview


Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Admissions

Welcome to the 91ÁÔÆæ College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (COPHS), a distinguished institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through exceptional education, research, and community engagement. Nestled in the heart of Houston, 91ÁÔÆæ COPHS offers a dynamic Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program designed to prepare students for a thriving career in pharmacy through a curriculum that balances foundational knowledge, practical skills, and cutting-edge research.

Our Pharm.D. program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), is crafted to develop competent, ethical, and culturally aware healthcare professionals who are prepared to meet the diverse healthcare needs of communities locally and globally. At 91ÁÔÆæ COPHS, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in education, our robust research initiatives, and our deep-rooted community connections.

Students at 91ÁÔÆæ COPHS benefit from a rich learning environment that includes state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty members, and comprehensive support services designed to foster academic success and professional development. Our program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped to lead and innovate in various pharmacy settings.

Join us at 91ÁÔÆæ COPHS, where you'll embark on a transformative educational journey, surrounded by a supportive community of peers, faculty, and alumni dedicated to your success. Discover how our Doctor of Pharmacy program can help you achieve your professional aspirations and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle

The application for the Fall 2026 Admissions cycle is now closed.
Remaining interview dates are:

    • June 17, 2026 (If necessary)
    • July 7, 2026 (If necessary)

Summer Academy is scheduled for July 27 - August 10, 2026.  The first day of class for the Fall 2026 Semester is August 17, 2026.

Fall 2027 Admissions Cycle

Below you will find information about our application process and our important deadline dates.  Please be aware that all application steps must be completed prior to the application deadline to be considered in a specific review cycle.  Each application that is incomplete at the review cycles deadline will be rolled over until the summer review.

Application Timeline & Process

The PharmCAS application opens on July 10, 2026.  The priority deadline is October 1, 2025.  The PharmCAS application closes on June 1, 2027.  We highly encourage all applicants to apply by March 1, 2027, so that we can seat our incoming class.   

Please see the list of steps below to understand the application process at the 91ÁÔÆæ Joan M Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences:

Our application portal is the .

Required Documents

  • Official Transcripts from all college-level institutions attended
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • PharmCAS application fee
  • Due by June 1, 2027.

Supplemental Application

There is a Supplemental Application that must also be completed and fee of $100.  To complete your PharmCAS application you will be required to upload a copy of your supplemental application receipt.

  • Complete the  by .
  •  to submit the $100 .

PharmCAS Verification (5-6 weeks)

Please be aware that it takes PharmCAS 5 – 6 weeks to verify the transcripts and documents that you send to them.  The admissions team can not consider your application until all your documents have been verified by PharmCAS.

Review Period

Once your application has been verified, a member of our admissions team will review your application. If there are any questions regarding your application, coursework, or fulfillment of our admissions criteria our admissions team will contact you. 

You will be notified if you have outstanding coursework, you do not meet our admission criteria, or you have been invited to interview.

Interview

If your application meets our standards, you may be invited to interview.  Our admissions teams will contact you via email with the specific time and dates of your interviews.  Our interview process is a 2-part process that consists of an asynchronous recorded assessment and a live virtual interview.
 

Admissions Decisions

We aim to make admissions decisions 2-3 weeks after your live virtual interview.  If you have not heard from our admissions team, please do not hesitate to email cophsadmissions@tsu.edu.

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Questions:

If you have questions or want us to review your current coursework, we want to hear from you. Contact us by e-mail at cophsadmissions@tsu.edu or give us a call at (713) 313-6700 and select option 2.