Admissions - Wingate University

Admissions - Wingate University Admissions Wingate University School of Pharmacy awards more than $150,000 in scholarships annually. Tuition Complete the Prerequisite Courses Course Equivalents Complete the PharmCAS Application Interviews Seat Deposit Personal and Professional Characteristics Professional Technical Standards Special Circumstances Tuition to attend the Wingate University School of Pharmacy is the same for in- and out-of-state students. 2025-2026 Tuition P1 year: $39,660 per year plus $780 fees P2 year: $37,830 per year plus $780 fees P3 year: $53,755 per year (fall/spring/summer) plus $1430 fees P4 year: $31,850 plus $1120 fees Assistance is Available We work hard to keep the cost of attending the School of Pharmacy affordable for you. Most of our students use electronic textbooks, which may offer a savings. Even so, if you need tuition assistance, you should investigate to see if you are eligible for graduate school loans and scholarships Tuition at Wingate University School of Pharmacy is an average of $6,300 less per year than our peer institutions. That could save you an average of $25,000 over four years. Do you have questions about tuition or paying for pharmacy school? Contact Brittani Mills in our Financial Aid office. Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download A degree is not required for admission, but we do require that you complete the specific prerequisite courses from an accredited institution in the United States. Community college coursework is accepted. We recommend a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 or higher to be considered for an interview. If you retake any courses, we will use your highest grade for the GPA calculation. Free transcript reviews are available for each campus by emailing pharmacy@wingate.edu Course Semester Credit Hours Anatomy and Physiology* 1-2 Semesters 4-8 credit hours General Biology with lab 1 Semester 4 credit hours General Microbiology with lab 1 Semester 4 credit hours General Chemistry with labs 2 Semesters 8 credit hours Organic Chemistry with labs 2 Semesters 8 credit hours English 1 and an English of your choice 2 Semesters 6 credit hours Calculus 1 Semester 3-4 credit hours Statistics 1 Semester 3 credit hours General Education ** 4 Semesters 12 credit hours Total Minimum Semester Credit Hours 52-57 credit hours *Anatomy and Physiology: If the course is offered in two parts or Human Anatomy and Human Physiology are taught separately, both parts must be completed to satisfy the prerequisite. Additionally, a larger credit hour course that covers all material in Anatomy & Physiology I & II can also be accepted. **General Education Examples include sociology, psychology, foreign language, philosophy, history, ethics, anthropology, public speaking, economics, advanced biology or chemistry courses, business, music, theater, etc. These courses are required for all applicants, including those who were pre-pharmacy as an undergraduate. You can take these courses at Wingate University or another accredited college, university or community college in the United States. More information is listed under Course Equivalents. We have put together a helpful list of course equivalents, including course title and number, from nearby colleges and universities that satisfy our course requirements. We require you to complete all of the required courses by the end of summer (Aug. 1) prior to entering the program. We ask that you keep in mind: Grades for in-progress courses are not considered when we determine your pre-pharmacy GPA. Science courses should be taken within five years prior to the start of pharmacy school.  A waiver of the five year time limit may be granted upon review by the Admissions Committee. Please email pharmacy@wingate.edu if you have questions about our pharmacy school admission requirements. View course equivalents click here for PharmCAS Application Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Interview days are an opportunity for you to meet current students, faculty, and staff and determine if our program is the best fit for you. We will evaluate candidates throughout the interview experience to determine if you will be a good fit for our program. Click here to pay deposit Factors beyond your GPA scores are considered to determine which candidates qualify for interviews. We value your previous experiences, achievements, and motivation to become a pharmacist. Be sure to list any relevant experiences in your PharmCAS application so that we can evaluate your application holistically. Wingate University School of Pharmacy recognizes society’s need for contributions to the profession by persons with diverse interests and skills. The school commits to train individuals and offers reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis to meet this goal. Prospective candidates should carefully consider the demanding nature of pharmacist training. The technical standards described here are essential for successful completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Please call or email us if you have questions about these expectations. Observation Observe and interpret scientific and clinical instruments; e.g. manipulate laboratory equipment to view, read and manually record data Observe a patient accurately close by and from a distance; e.g. evaluate visible signs and symptoms of illness during a patient encounter Use information on computerized display systems to inform decision-making Communication Correctly read, comprehend and use the English language to communicate effectively and sensitively in verbal and written formats (via the computer and legible handwriting) to illustrate calculations and patient-care problems or document information in a health record Receive and correctly interpret both verbal and non-verbal (e.g. body language) instructions and cues Motor Skills Use motor function necessary for patient care; e.g. administer immunizations, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use compound sterile (e.g. intravenous solutions) and non-sterile (e.g. packing capsules) preparations, use a stethoscope to evaluate breath and cardiac sounds and blood pressure, use sense of touch to evaluate a patient’s clinical condition (assess pulse, temperature, edema) Accurately use laboratory equipment; e.g. operate laboratory instruments requiring visual coordination with 2-handed manipulations, apply forceps to move small objects and be able to easily turn small knobs or screws Transport yourself to and around/within off-campus clinical training sites Intellectual Analyze, synthesize and apply complex information; e.g. integrate multiple data elements from a variety of sources to accurately complete and defend calculations, make clinical decisions and formulate treatment plans Integrate and process information promptly and accurately Behavioral and Social Possess adequate emotional health to support intellectual abilities Manage taxing workloads when faced with physical, emotional or mental stress Work collaboratively with others with dissimilar viewpoints or values Use self-awareness to monitor and modify behavior in groups Conform to the standards of dress and conduct Adapted from Berry, TM et al. Professional Technical Standards in Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. AJPE 2011; 75(3). Article 50 Enrollment in a Wingate University Levine College of Health Sciences program requires current and appropriate legal immigration status with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Current and appropriate legal immigration statuses include United States citizenship, United States lawful permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and other legal immigration statuses that allow participation in lawful study at Wingate University and employment authorization in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate current and appropriate legal immigration status to Wingate University authorities. Many programs require clinical placements at third party health care facilities as a graduation requirement.  Although Wingate University uses its best efforts to place all students in a clinical setting, Wingate University cannot guarantee that the third party health care facility will permit students without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to complete their training at the facility.  Additionally, postgraduate employment in the United States in health sciences occupations normally requires that applicants pass national exams, obtain state licensure, and demonstrate authorization for employment in the United States. Criteria for eligibility for national exams and/or to qualify for state licensure are set by national boards and each state. It is the responsibility of each prospective Levine College of Health Sciences student to consult the requirements of national boards and the licensing authority in each state in which they plan to pursue employment to determine the qualifications for licensure and their eligibility to become licensed. National and state licensure requirements are subject to change. request information pre-pharmacy application doctor of pharmacy application About Pre-Pharmacy At the Wingate University School of Pharmacy, we don’t require a bachelor’s degree for admission. You can complete the required prerequisite courses at any accredited institution in the United States, but if you’re certain you want to earn a PharmD, you can accelerate your education with our pre-pharmacy course of study. Pre-pharmacy is not a major at Wingate University, so you do not earn a degree when you complete your prerequisite courses. The pre-pharmacy course of study can be completed in as little as two years allowing you to earn your PharmD in as few as six total years (two years of pre-pharmacy coursework and four years of doctorate coursework) or you do have the option to complete a bachelor's degree prior to applying to the PharmD program. Students will work with an academic advisor to determine the best path to complete the pre-pharmacy courses. Once you complete all of your PharmD prerequisites through the pre-pharmacy undergraduate track, you can apply straight into the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Pre-Pharmacy Admissions Requirements Are you ready to start your path to pharmacy school?  Apply through our undergraduate admissions and declare “Pre-Pharmacy” as your intended course of study.  For more questions about the undergraduate admissions process, please email admit@wingate.edu. Pre-Pharmacy Application Pharmacy Early Assurance Program The Pharmacy Early Assurance Program is an early admissions pathway for outstanding high school seniors that leads to guaranteed assurance to the Wingate School of Pharmacy. For more information on qualifying criteria click the button below. For additional questions, please email admit@wingate.edu. Early Assurance Program About Pharm d Students come to Wingate University School of Pharmacy from various educational and professional backgrounds to receive a student-centered education with consistent superior program outcomes. If you believe that our Doctor of Pharmacy Program is the right fit for you, we invite you to consider the next steps of the admissions process. Admissions to Wingate University School of Pharmacy is competitive. Applicants are required to apply through PharmCAS for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Campus choice is made after acceptance into the program. PharmCAS Application Important Dates for the 2025-2026 Cycle July 10, 2025: Application Opens June 1, 2026: Application Closes October 2, 2025: Priority Deadline Complete the PharmCAS Application and send the following directly to PharmCAS: Official transcripts from all college coursework including dual enrollment courses taken in high school Three letters of recommendation We recommend submitting four letters, but only three are required. Personal statement Admissions to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program is competitive. Multiple factors are considered when evaluating candidates including your academic history and your personal and professional characteristics. We follow a holistic admissions process and evaluate each applicant for factors beyond grade point average. Click on the tabs below to learn more about the admissions requirements. Wingate University Vaccination Policy What are the minimum GPA score requirements? How many letters of recommendation? What other experiences should I list on my application? Can I complete my prerequisites at a community college? Are prerequisites completed outside of the United States acceptable? Do you accept online prerequisite coursework? Do you have a time limit on the prerequisite coursework? When is the application deadline? What happens after the interview? Do you host any accepted student events? Is there financial aid available? There is not a minimum GPA score requirement.  We recommend at least a 2.75 GPA in your prerequisite courses to be competitive. We require three letters of recommendation, but recommend submitting four.  We do not require the letters be from a specific person, but most students pick a professor, a pharmacist, advisor, work supervisor, or somebody they are involved with in the community to complete the recommendation. We encourage you to list any of your recent relevant experiences.  Examples include pharmacy or healthcare experience, work experience/employment, involvement in a student or community organization, membership on an athletic team, military experience, or other extracurricular experiences.  You should also list any honors, publications, or research experience.  Most experiences should be within the past 5-10 years, depending on where you are at in your educational journey. Yes, you can complete your prerequisites at any accredited institution in the United States, including community colleges. No, we are unable to accept any prerequisite coursework completed outside of the United States. We accept online courses for all prerequisite courses, including math and science courses with labs. Yes, we have a five-year time limit on science and math prerequisite coursework. Time limit waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis. Questions about the time limit? Contact us! PharmCAS sets the application open and closing dates. Typically, the application opens up mid-July prior to the year you are planning to start and closes in June. The earlier you apply in the cycle, the better! Interview scores are added to each candidate’s application and are reviewed comprehensively. Decision letters are typically mailed within the next week with one of the following decisions: accepted, denied, or waitlisted. Decision letters will include a timeline for the candidate to pay the $100 nonrefundable seat deposit. Absolutely! We love to invite our accepted students back to campus before they begin pharmacy school. Previous events included bowling, cookouts, and “day in the life of a pharmacy student” experiences.  We encourage accepted students to attend these events to meet their new classmates, current pharmacy students, and faculty. Yes, there is financial aid available for pharmacy students. Brittani Mills, Financial Planning Counselor, ( b.mills@wingate.edu ) is your primary contact for financial aid questions. School of Pharmacy (704) 233-8331 pharmacy@wingate.edu