A direct admission pathway is for high school students wishing to pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Steps for Admission into the Pathway Program:

  1. High School:
    • Graduating GPA ≥3.5
    • Test into advanced courses with one of the following:
      • ACT Math Score ≥ 26
      • SAT Math Score ≥ 610
      • ALEKS ≥ 65 (placement in Math 150 or 155)
      • Transferrable math credit for college Calculus
    • Apply to WVU as a pre-pharmacy major.
  2. WVU Undergraduate:
    • Enroll in the pre-pharmacy coursework suggested plan of study (semesters 1-4).
    • Maintain GPA of ≥ 3.0
    • Participate in the School of Pharmacy First Year Experience Seminar Courses PHAR 191 and PHAR 199.
    • Apply through PharmCAS for WVU School of Pharmacy by priority decision deadline of November 1.
  3. Admission to PharmD Program:
    • October and early November interview
    • Notification of admission within seven days of your interview.
    • Complete prerequisites by end of the summer prior to starting the PharmD program.
    • Maintain GPA of ≥ 3.0

Apply Now: Direct Admit Pathway or Pre-Pharmacy