PharmD Application Checklist

Be on track to complete all PharmD Pre-Requisite Coursework.

Connect with the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Admissions team with any questions about your application!

Required Application Materials:

  • Two Letters of Reference (allow up to five)
  • Official Transcripts from every institution you have received college credit from
  • Personal Statement (~1 page)

In July, before the year in which you are seeking admissions, create a PharmCAS application account. 

(i.e. applying for Fall 2026, begin application in July 2025)

Before submitting your application:

  • Make sure your application materials are ready to be submitted. 
  • Have your personal statement reviewed, either at your institution's writing center or if you are a University of Iowa student, through the University of Iowa Writing Center.
  • Don't forget to thank the authors of your letters of recommendation and inform them when you plan to submit your application.
  • Double-check that your official transcripts are uploaded correctly following the PharmCAS Transcripts Guide.

Submit your application and be aware that personal interviews are required. You will be contacted by the college if selected for an interview. 

Application Deadlines: 

  1. Priority Deadline: November 1st, 2024
  2. Final Deadline: March 3rd, 2025

Consider signing up for a Mock Interview at your institution.

*University of Iowa students are encouraged to schedule a Mock Interview at the Pomerantz Career Center

Upon offer, Interview for the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in online or in-person format.

*Business casual attire is recommended but not required.

Within 2-3 weeks after completion of your personal interview, candidates will be notified of their admissions status unless otherwise notified. 

Once you receive your admissions decision you may accept your offer!

*To accept your admission offer, you must send written consent to our Director of Admissions accepting your seat in the University of Iowa PharmD program. 

Assured Admission Application Checklist

Visit the University of Iowa campus! 

*Upon registration, be sure to request a session with the College of Pharmacy.

Apply to the University of Iowa as a "Pharmacy Interest" student.

If accepted to Pharmacy Interest at the University of Iowa with a 3.8 cumulative GPA or 25 ACT (1200 SAT), you will be automatically sent the Assured Admission supplemental application on the Admissions Page tab of your MyUI portal. 

Fill out the Assured Admission supplemental application by these deadlines: 

  • Priority Deadline: November 1st 
  • Final Deadline: February 1st 

Before submitting your application:

Be sure to meet with the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Admissions team to answer any questions you may have!

Submit your application and be aware that candidates who apply by:

  • November 1st, will be notified of their admissions status by December 31st.
  • February 1st, will be notified of their admissions status by March 15th.

Once you receive your admissions decision you may accept your offer!

*To solidify your seat in Assured Admission you just have to accept your offer of admission from the University of Iowa. No extra steps!

After you accept, you will need to register for a SOAR appointment using the University of Iowa Orientation Services "New Student Checklist."

Once you're on campus you should: 

*Per the start of the PharmD pre-requisite coursework at the University of Iowa, please refer to the PharmD Application Checklist for further direction.