Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect on interview day?
The ULM College of Pharmacy interviews are conducted by invitation only and are designed
to assess an applicant’s interpersonal communication skills, writing ability, motivation
for pharmacy school and commitment to patient care. An applicant’s leadership, problem
solving and critical thinking skills are also evaluated.
Faculty, staff, and senior students all participate in the interview process, which
is conducted utilizing the Mini Multiple Interview (MMI) format. In addition to the
interview itself, applicants will participate in a “welcome” breakfast, receive a
tour of the pharmacy facilities, meet and have an opportunity to have their questions
answered by professional pharmacy students, complete a writing assignment, discuss
their application with an admission officer, and more.
Interviews begin in September and extend through May. Applicants invited for an interview
will be notified by email indicating the date and time that their interview will take
place at the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy. Interviews are conducted
monthly on Fridays and applicants should plan to spend 4-5 hours at the school.
What are rolling admissions?
The process of rolling admissions allows us to interview students on a monthly basis,
filling our class continually as we go. Students are encouraged to apply as early
as possible since there is no guarantee that seats will be open toward the end of
the admission cycle. We interview beginning in September and will continue through
June with the exception of December. Please note that the priority deadline and the regular decision deadline are May 1, 2023.
What GPAs are required for admission to ULM?
We prefer to consider applicants with pre-pharmacy, cumulative, and math/science GPAs
of at least 2.5 (uncorrected, based on a 4.0 system, + and - grade designations are
not recognized) in all previous coursework undertaken, exclusive of developmental
courses, whether passed or failed at all institutions of attendance. These calculations
are made based on the information submitted to PharmCAS.
What types of letters of recommendation are required for application?
The admissions committee requires three letters of recommendation from the following
individuals:
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- 1 science professor
- 1 university professor of any subject
- 1 work supervisor
Professor letters must be completed by individuals under whom you have completed coursework.
If you cannot provide a letter from one or more of the above individuals, Dr. Laurel
Sampognaro can provide guidance regarding acceptable substitute letters. Please note that letters from the following individuals will not be accepted: non-supervising
co-workers, teaching assistants, family members, and friends.
How will I know which courses to take at other universities to fulfill ULM College
of Pharmacy prerequisites?
You may check your course equivalency here or contact Dr. Laurel Sampognaro (sampognaro@ulm.edu, 318-342-3800) for information regarding equivalent course work at other institutions.
How recent must my prerequisite course credit be to be accepted by ULM?
Students applying for admission into the College of Pharmacy must provide the University
with official transcripts for all courses attempted during the ten years prior to
the anticipated date of admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy program. (For example,
if admission is expected in the Fall 2023 semester, transcripts should be provided
for all courses attempted from the Fall 2013 semester through the date of application.)
Courses completed outside of this ten-year window will not be allowed to count as
credit toward a student’s prerequisites for the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Students
may appeal this policy to the admissions committee and if the appeal is successful,
the applicant will be considered in the admissions process. Questions about the appeals
process should be directed to Dr. Laurel Sampognaro (sampognaro@ulm.edu).
What is the deadline for completing prerequisite coursework?
Students offered admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy program must complete all of
their pre-pharmacy requirements with a grade of “C” or higher two weeks prior to the
first day of the fall semester of the calendar year in which they are admitted into
the Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
How much does it cost to attend the ULM College of Pharmacy?
Please note that the cost of the program is subject to change. The most recent financial
information for the pharmacy program can be found under the PharmD section on this page.
Does the College of Pharmacy have out of state scholarships?
Yes, the College has a limited number of scholarships for qualified students.
To qualify for the PharmD Out-of-State Fee Scholarship, non-resident students must
meet the following academic requirements:
- Be admitted to the PharmD Program
- Minimum Pre-Pharmacy required course GPA of at least 3.0 (uncorrected, based on a
4.0 system, +nand - grade designations are not recognized.)
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