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Fall 2025 application deadlines

Priority deadline - November 1, 2024 by 11:59 pm Central time

  • All materials received; PharmCAS complete (including all transcripts received)
    • We recommend all transcripts are sent to PharmCAS by October 18, 2024
  • Applicants must interview on or before the December 6th interview day to remain eligible for the priority deadline
  • Admitted applicants meeting the priority deadline will receive priority scholarship consideration

Final deadline - March 3, 2025 by 11:59 pm Central time

  • All materials received; PharmCAS complete (including all transcripts received)
    • We recommend all transcripts are sent to PharmCAS by February 17, 2025
  • Admitted applicants meeting the final deadline will be considered for any remaining scholarships

Required Application Materials

The following are all the parts required to apply for admission. We recommend that you carefully review our PharmCAS School Directory page for details about all our application requirements.

Online PharmCAS application

  • PharmCAS application fee ($180 + $60 for each additional PharmD program)
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions (sent directly to PharmCAS)
  • WES course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation(s), if applicable
  • Official TOEFL scores, if applicable (sent to PharmCAS at code 8246)
  • Work experience (in the Experiences section of PharmCAS)
  • Volunteer and extracurricular experience (in the Experiences section of PharmCAS)
  • 2 evaluations (letters of recommendation)
  • University of Minnesota supplemental application (submitted through the Program Materials section in PharmCAS)

Interview

  • Complete and eligible applications are reviewed for an interview invitation. Often, applicants will hear about an interview within a few business days; during busy times of the cycle, it may take longer.

Application Processing Overview

  1. Before submitting your PharmCAS application to our PharmD program, you may request a $60 coupon code; learn more here.
  2. Submit your application via PharmCAS, including the University of Minnesota supplemental application (once you select our program in PharmCAS, our supplemental application will appear in the Program Materials section). See our supplemental essay questions.
  3. Once your application is verified by PharmCAS, our program will review your application for additional application materials that our program requires for a complete application. Applicants receive a link to the UMN applicant portal where a checklist will be updated.
  4. Complete applications will be reviewed for an Interview invitation. Applicants who receive an invitation to interview must respond to the invitation within one week.
  5. Leading up to the interview, our admissions committee will begin reviewing your application.
  6. Following the interview, the admissions committee will finish reviewing your application. You will also submit your campus preference after interview day.
  7. Receive your admission decision:
    1. If offered a seat: submit paperwork to hold your seat if you’re still considering our program within 2 weeks
    2. If offered a seat: by the tuition deposit deadline (March 1, 2025), make your decision about the school you wish to attend. If you choose Minnesota, pay your $500 nonrefundable tuition deposit online and submit enrollment forms by 11:59 pm Central time

 

Equal Opportunity and Title IX

The University of Minnesota is committed to adhering to the following Equal Opportunity Statement:

“The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission created for the purpose of dealing with discrimination, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” 

As required by Title IX and its regulations, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any of its education programs or activities, including in admissions and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX Coordinators on the University’s campuses may be contacted at:

  • Duluth Campus
    Corey Christensen, EOT Associate & Title IX Coordinator
    218-726-8809 | [email protected]
  • Twin Cities Campus
    Tina Marisam
    Title IX Coordinator and EOT Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX (EOT)
    274 McNamara Alumni Center
    200 Oak St. SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455
    612-624-9547 | [email protected]

Please see the University’s policies for information about: (1) how to report information about or make a complaint of sexual harrassment, sexual assault, and other sex-based discrimination; and (2) the University’s informal response and grievance processes.