Application Process and Forms

Thank you for your interest in the CPP! Application materials will be available October 2008 through January 15 2009. For additional details regarding application requirements, please refer to High School Applicants or Transitional applicants.

Please discard any documents downloaded from the CPP web site before October 10, 2008 and replace with those provided below.

The following documents provide all of the information necessary to apply to the CPP. Hard-copy application packets will not be distributed this year. To view and download the documents, merely click on the link. Typed applications are preferred.

High School Applicants 

• Admissions Checklist   - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK
• Application Form  - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK
• Personal Statement   - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK
• Letters of Recommendation    - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK

The CPP Admissions Checklist provides information to assist with the completion of the application packet. Please read all of the documents carefully as only complete application packets will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Application materials should be mailed or hand delivered to the CPP. Contact the CPP if you have any additional questions about the application process.

All application materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm January 15, 2009.

Transitional Applicants

Transitional applicants must submit a complete application package to the CPP by January 15, 2009. CPP application requirements include the receipt of the following:

• Admissions Checklist   - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK
• Application Form   - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK
• Personal Statement   - UNDER CONSTRUCTION / PLEASE CHECK BACK

The CPP Admissions Checklist provides information to assist with the completion of the application packet. Please read all of the documents carefully. The Texas Common Application and PharmD Application can be reached by clicking on the following link: Pharm.D. - Transfer | Be a Longhorn | UT Austin. Transitional applicants are required to pay the application fees associated with each individual application.

Only complete application packets will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Application materials should be mailed or hand delivered to the CPP. The Texas Common and UTA CoP Applications must be submitted as described in the instructions for those respective applications. Contact the CPP if you have any questions about the application process.

All application materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm January 15, 2009.

Applicant Review, Interviews, and Admission Decisions

All complete applications received by the deadline (January 15, 2009) will be afforded full consideration by the CPP Admissions Committee.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

All application materials are utilized to determine which applicants will be offered interviews.  Interviews are a required component of the application process and will be held on the UTPA campus.  After all interviews have been completed, the CPP Admissions Committee will be convened. 

The CPP will communicate offers of admission to high school applicants.  High school applicants may be provided with the option of being placed on a wait list.  This is not a guarantee of admissions.  Students who accept this option will only be contacted if a space within the class becomes available. 

Transitional applicants are applying to the UTA CoP and as such the admissions process is identical to students applying through general admissions.  Applicants accepted into the CPP transitional pathway will receive a communication from UTA CoP.

Program Requirements for Accepted Students

Each applicant accepted into the CPP will be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which is a document that describes all of the program requirements.  Requirements include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Participation in all CPP events
• Maintenance of full-time enrollment status and good academic standing
• Remain free from federal or state violations
• Maintenance of MSE and overall GPA requirements
• Continual demonstration of professionalism
• Completion of all UTA CoP admission requirements
• Completion of third and fourth years of the pharmacy curriculum at UTPA