Early Assurance Pharmacy FAQ
What is the early assurance program?
Early Assurance Program (EAP) (or Preferred Admissions) is open to a select group of undergraduate pharmaceutical sciences students who have demonstrated the aptitudes and skills need to successfully pursue a career in pharmacy. This status reserves a seat for the student in the PharmD program, which has limited class sizes.
Is the program for high school students only? Can college students apply?
The EAP was initially created primarily for students committing right out of high school to Cedarville’s pharmaceutical sciences undergraduate program. We do also accept transfer applications based on the same criteria.
Can I apply more than once?
If you do not initially qualify for EAP, you may still enroll at Cedarville as a pharmaceutical sciences student. Working with a pharmacy faculty advisor, a plan will be developed for you to pursue admission to the School of Pharmacy. If your Cedarville spring semester cumulative GPA is higher than 3.0, you may apply again for the EAP program at this time.
Is the Early Assurance Program accelerated?
With a strong academic performance in high school, you may be admitted to Cedarville as a Preferred Admission pharmacy student. This means a seat will be reserved for you in our Doctor of Pharmacy program before you complete your undergraduate studies. You can earn your PharmD degree in as little as six years following the accelerated pathway.
Am I required to major in pharmaceutical sciences?
The EAP criteria are that you declare pharmaceutical sciences as your major.
What if my GPA is below the minimum? Can I still apply?
If you do not initially qualify for EAP, you may still enroll at Cedarville as a pharmaceutical sciences student. Working with a pharmacy faculty advisor, a plan will be developed for you to pursue admission to the School of Pharmacy. If your Cedarville spring semester cumulative GPA is higher than 3.0, you may apply again for the EAP program at this time.
Do I have to attend Cedarville for my undergrad degree?
In order to take advantage of the EAP program, you must be enrolled as a pharmaceutical sciences degree student at Cedarville.
How does the admissions process work?
First, students obtain admission to the University. Second, students compete for preferred admission to the School of Pharmacy. That competition begins with an invitation by the Pharmacy Admissions Committee to apply for Preferred Admission to the School of Pharmacy based on interest and GPA. Students who are admitted into the EAP are eligible to receive a renewable scholarship up to $5,000.
What are the benefits of the Pharmacy Early Assurance Program?
- By achieving Preferred Admission to the pharmacy program, you can plan with confidence for pharmacy school, provided you meet the program continuation requirements.
- You can focus on learning, not competing for a place in pharmacy school. We screen students during the admission process, not as a part of the academic experience. Therefore, your professors will focus on helping you learn and realize your full potential, not on weeding you out.
- Cedarville has achieved national recognition for providing a supportive learning environment and a focus on undergraduate teaching. We want you to succeed!