Frequently Asked Questions about Admission to the School of Pharmacy

How do I apply to the Wingate University School of Pharmacy? The Wingate University School of Pharmacy is very excited to announce its affiliation with PharmCAS, a centralized online service that provides an easier application process for prospective pharmacy students.

To complete an application, simply access the website www.pharmcas.org for instructions. Your application, PCAT scores, transcripts, PharmCAS fee and letters of recommendation will be submitted directly to PharmCAS.  Once your application is complete, PharmCAS will send your completed folder to Wingate University.  The student is still responsible for having the supplemental application, supplemental fee and a current photo sent directly to the School of Pharmacy.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND FEE: Students must submit the supplemental application and a $25.00 supplemental fee directly to the School of Pharmacy.  To download the supplemental application, please click here.  Applications will NOT be considered until the supplemental application and fee have been received.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Students must submit three letters directly PharmCAS (please see directions on PharmCAS for more details). Examples of academic references include professors, teaching assistants, or academic advisors. Examples of professional references include employers, volunteer organization personnel, or others with whom you have interacted in a professional context.  

PHOTOGRAPH: A current passport photo should be sent to the school to be placed in the applicants folder.

The supplemental application, supplemental fee and photograph should be addressed to:

Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Admissions
Campus Box 3087
Wingate, NC 28174

INTERVIEW PROCESS: After a preliminary assessment of the applicant pool, the most qualified applicants are invited for a personal interview at Wingate University with members of the Pharmacy Admissions Committee. Telephone interviews are not permitted. Competitiveness is determined by an evaluation of an applicant's grades, particularly in the prerequisite courses, and all application materials. During the interview, applicants are evaluated in a variety of areas including motivation, communication skills, personal characteristics, critical thinking/decision-making abilities and knowledge of the profession of pharmacy and issues affecting health care. Interviewed candidates are ranked comparatively on criteria that include academic preparedness, effective communicative and interpersonal skills, cognitive skills and aptitude for the professional program.

How can I get more information about the Wingate University School of Pharmacy?
Many questions are answered here on our web site. For further information, please contact the Wingate University School of Pharmacy at 704-233-8331 or pharmacy@wingate.edu.