Student Organizations

Pharmacy students have opportunities for valuable experience and personal growth through activities outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to take an active part in a variety of student groups.

• College Board- The Pharmacy College Board is the student government body. It acts as the students' representative and liaison and sponsors many all-college activities. Its purpose is to advance students' interest in the college through active student participation. It is composed of class representatives and leaders of all student organizations in the college.

• The Honor Council is the student-run body that hears all cases regarding student misconduct.  Students from each class on each campus are represented on this council.

• Minnesota Pharmacy Student Alliance (MPSA):  The alliance promotes the professional needs of students at the local, state, regional, and national levels. It is actively involved in educational activities and legislative matters affecting the profession at the state and national level.

• Professional Societies:  There are three active professional pharmacy societies within the College: Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, and Phi Delta Chi. These groups sponsor activities involving students, the College, the profession, and the public.

• Honor Society:  Rho Chi, the national honor society of pharmacy, is represented at the University of Minnesota by the Mu Chapter. During their second professional year, eligible students may be elected to membership by society members. Election to the society is based on scholarship, character, and conduct.

• Leadership Society:  Phi Lambda Sigma, the national pharmacy leadership society, promotes the development of leadership qualities in pharmacy students. After the first professional year, eligible students may be elected to membership by society members. Election to the society is based on dedication, service, and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy.

• College Committees:  Students are appointed to most standing and ad hoc committees that govern the college. These include the Student Affairs Committee (SAC), Academic Standing Committee (ASC), Admissions Committee (AC), Education and Policy Committee (EPC), and the Technology Committee.

• Graduate and Professional Student Assembly at the University of Minnesota (GAPSA):  Graduate and professional students use GAPSA as a forum to communicate and cooperate in promoting academic, social, professional, and economic aims.

• Council for Health Interdisciplinary Participation (CHIP):  This health sciences student organization promotes a team approach to health care delivery through student services and community programs.

Student organizations in the College of Pharmacy seeking funding for their organization or student events should pay attention to the Guidelines for Accepting Gifts from external sources.