Question 1: Does it matter that I'm older than your average applicant?
Definitely not. We find that students of all ages make unique contributions to the class. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of age.

Question 2: Do you give preference to California residents?
No. Although a significant portion of our student body is from California, this is merely a reflection of our overall applicant pool.

Question 3: Can international students apply?
Yes we do consider international students. Please keep in mind that any coursework taken out side of U.S. must be submitted to an approved evaluation service for review. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated course-by-course with letter grades, pass/fail, or credit/no credit, and must specific which course are considered undergraduate, graduate and professional. For additional international student information, please visit the international student website.

Question 4: Is tuition the same for in-state and out-of-state residents?
Yes. We are a private institution, therefore the tuition assessed is the same for in-state, out-of-state and international students. For more information on tuition, scholarships and loan options please visit the financing my education page.

Question 5: Do you have an early decision process?
No, the College of Pharmacy currently does not have an early decision process.

Question 6: How does the committee decide which applicants are offered seats?
Applications, including all supporting application materials, will be reviewed starting September 1 for the spring semester (January) and March 1 for the fall semester (August). Completed applications which arrive before or after the deadline may be considered on a rolling basis.

Question 7: When are acceptance letters and final notification letters mailed?
Applicants are usually notified of the committee's decision within two-three weeks of review of application.

Question 8: Can I request an application packet?
Please visit the apply now page to download application documents or request hard copy application forms.

Question 1: Is a bachelor's degree required to apply?
Yes. You must have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or related scientific area from an accredited college or university. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis. For a complete list of requirements, please visit the view requirements page.

Question 2: Do you require a minimum GPA to apply?
Yes. The minimum overall GPA requirement is a 2.5. For a complete list of requirements, please visit the view requirements page.

Question 3: Do you require any standardized tests?
Yes. For details, please visit the view requirements page.

Question 4: Can I talk to a counselor if I have questions?
Feel free to contact us should you have questions regarding your application.

Question 1: Is there an opportunity to do research while attending WesternU?
Yes, students may participate in research with faculty in both the basic and clinical sciences and it is likely that you will be able to find a faculty member who is working on a research project that is of interest to you. We also have state-of-the-art wet labs available for bench research. However, research is usually limited to summer breaks and vacations because of the intensity of the curriculum. Faculty from all programs, are regularly published in prominent journals; students who work with them are also often recognized for their contributions to the research. Visit the research website for more information.

Question 2: When are campus tours available?
We welcome you to meet our students and enjoy a student-led campus tour. Please visit our campus tour page for upcoming dates and to schedule a tour.

Question 3: How can I learn more about the financial aid available to me?
For more information regarding tuition, scholarships, and loans please visit the financing my education and financial aid pages.