Application Process
The application process for 2010 fall enrollment has begun. Take a moment to review the step-by-step application process listed below. Following the outlined steps will expedite the application process to the Belmont University School of Pharmacy.
Please read each step carefully, as important deadlines are listed. Use the links to access certain necessary forms and websites. The application, as well as all submitted documents, becomes the property of the Belmont University School of Pharmacy.
Steps 1-5 may be completed in any order. All items associated with these steps must be received in order for your application to be considered complete.
STEP 1:
PharmCAS Online Application
Complete the online application through PharmCAS. Please ensure that all questions are completed before submitting your application. The application deadline is March 1, 2010.
Early Decision
Belmont University School of Pharmacy will be participating in the Early Decision program through PharmCAS. The application deadline for Early Decision is September 2, 2009. If an applicant's transcripts or fee arrive after the deadline, PharmCAS will automatically change the file from early decision status to regular status. August PCAT scores must be received at PharmCAS by September 2 in order to be considered for Early Decision. If those August scores are not receive by September 2, and if the applicant has not previously taken the PCAT, the application will be rolled from Early Decision to the regular admission cycle.
The Early Decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular pharmacy degree program is their first choice. An applicant may ONLY apply for Early Decision at one institution. If an applicant is offered admission to the institution, he or she is obligated to accept the offer and will not be permitted to apply to any other PharmCas institutions. Admission decisions for Early Decision will be made by late October 2009. If an applicant participates in Early Decision but is not offered admission, the application will then be rolled to regular status so the applicant may still be considered for admission during the regular admission period.
STEP 2:
Official College/University Transcript
All applicants to the School of Pharmacy are required to submit an official transcript from each previously attended college or university. To be considered official, a transcript must be sent directly to PharmCAS by the issuing school. Please refer to the PharmCAS transcript request form for submitting official transcripts. Please have all transcripts sent to:
PHARMCAS
TRANSCRIPT DEPARTMENT
PO Box 9109
Watertown, MA 02471-4403
STEP 3:
Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) Scores
When registering for the PCAT exam, please request that your scores be sent to PharmCAS. PharmCAS' code for the PCAT is 104. After the test date, you may request additional scores by visiting the www.pcatweb.info.
If Belmont University School of Pharmacy receives results from multiple test dates, then the highest composite score will be accepted.
STEP 4:
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required per applicant, and must be submitted directly to PharmCAS.
STEP 5:
Complete the Belmont University School of Pharmacy Supplemental Application
The supplemental application fee of $50.00 is non-refundable. Guidelines for payment are specified on the form. Applications are only considered complete when a supplemental application fee is received. Click here to access the Supplemental Application.
STEP 6:
Create your BU4U profile
Applicants will utilize this website to stay informed on their application status, as well as view other important documents about the School of Pharmacy.
STEP 7:
(For international student applicants ONLY)
For international applicants whose native language is not English, results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language will be required and should be submitted directly to Belmont University School of Pharmacy, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212.
STEP 8:
Admissions Interview
An on-site interview is required for admission to Belmont University School of Pharmacy. During the regular admission period, all completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are evaluated for competitiveness. For Early Decision, applications will be reviewed after September 2, 2009. Interviews are conducted by invitation only. Competitive applicants will be invited for a scheduled interview when their application is complete.
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