Application Instructions: Freshmen IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR FRESHMAN STUDENTS
Early Decision The Admissions Office encourages qualified candidates who have selected Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as their first choice to apply under the Early Decision program. Early Decision is a binding agreement and those offered admission would be expected to submit an enrollment confirmation and non-refundable tuition deposit by February 1. Early Decision candidates seeking consideration for financial aid must submit the Profile Application, available from the College Scholarship Service (CSS). To receive the application, students must register with and submit a fee to CSS at least two weeks before the November 15 filing deadline. Completed application materials must be returned to CSS for processing by November 15. Students seeking federal financial aid also must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completed FAFSA applications should be filed by February 1. Note: A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony related to drug use or sale may not be eligible for the licensing examination. To determine eligibility, contact the New York State Board of Pharmacy, Cultural Education Center, Room 3035, Albany, NY 12230 or online at www.op.nysed.gov/pharm.htm. Regular Decision To ensure full consideration and a place in the incoming class, we highly recommend that the completed application be submitted by the priority deadline of February 1. We will continue to process and accept applications after the priority deadline as long as space remains available. FRESHMEN An application form must be completed and submitted to the College along with the required $50 non-refundable fee. A check or money order should be made payable to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The following materials must be sent to the Admissions Office:
The SAT code for the College is 2013. The ACT code is 2672. Applicants who have studied for less than 10 years where English was the language of instruction are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE). A minimum score on the TOEFL of 600 paper-based or 250 computer-based, and a minimum of 50 on the TSE must be achieved to be considered for admission. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and must present evidence of graduation from an approved or accredited secondary school. The course of study must have included the following college preparatory coursework:
Freshman applicants will be processed as long as space remains available in the class. A majority of initial admissions decisions will be made prior to February 15. Once a student is notified of acceptance, a nonrefundable deposit of $400 will be required to reserve a place in the incoming freshman class as long as space remains available. In the event that enrollment exceeds capacity, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reserves the right to return the admission deposit based on the date received. Accepted freshman applicants must successfully complete their senior year of high school and submit a final transcript and all required pre-registration forms to the Admissions Office prior to enrollment. Failure to submit a final transcript and all required forms may result in the withdrawal of a student's acceptance. The College reserves the right to use a waitlist for qualified students. SECOND-YEAR TRANSFER (New for Fall 2004) Applications for transfer admission to the second year of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology or Pharmaceutical Sciences will be accepted from students who have completed or plan to complete the required coursework below. No credit will be accepted for grades less than “C” (C- is not acceptable) or for physical education courses. Pass/Fail credits will be granted only for first-year courses and/or Liberal Arts electives. A maximum grade of “C” will be used for any repeated courses. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reserves the right to refuse the transfer of any previously earned college credits. Each applicant’s previously completed college-level coursework is evaluated on an individual basis. Applicants who have studied for fewer than 10 years where English was the language of instruction are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE). A minimum score on the TOEFL of 600 paper-based or 250 computer-based, and a minimum of 50 on the TSE must be achieved to be considered for admission. Required minimum coursework and semester hours: Second-Year Transfer (Biomedical Technology or Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Transfer applicants who meet the above requirements for advanced standing must complete the 2004 application form and submit it to the College along with the required $50 non-refundable fee. A check or money order should be made payable to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The following materials must be sent to the Office of Admissions:
Upon acceptance, a non-refundable $400 tuition deposit is due, to be credited toward the student’s tuition. It should be noted that completion of the above requirements does not automatically assure admission. Appointments will be made on the basis of overall achievement and space available in the class. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended for all required coursework. Early Admission Applicants who complete all freshman admission requirements at the end of the third year of high school will be considered on the same basis as four-year graduates. Deferred Admission The Deferred Admissions Program allows accepted applicants to request a delay of their enrollment at the College for one academic year. Students must send a written request to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office reserves the right to deny requests for deferred admission. Students granted deferred admission are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $400 in order to reserve their place in the class of the following year. Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences grants advanced standing in the form of credit hours to entering students who, on the basis of performance on the Advanced Placement (AP) Tests, demonstrate proficiency in English, literature, calculus, and selected humanities. A minimum score of 4 must be granted to receive course credit. Advanced standing will not be granted to science courses or college credit for statistics based on Advanced Placement (AP) Tests. To receive credit for the CLEP examinations, a score of 70 percent or better must be achieved. College-level courses also may qualify for credit. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS In addition to the above requirements, international students also must supply:
Pending approval of the application, a letter of acceptance and a Declaration and Certification of Finances form will be sent. The applicant must return this form promptly to the College with a non-refundable $400 tuition deposit. The deposit and the receipt of the financial statement by the College then will allow the College to forward to the applicant the Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20A. Form I-20A is required for a visa. Accepted international applicants are not eligible for need-based federal and state financial aid. Tuition, fees and living expenses for the academic year of nine months will be approximately $25,000. |
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