After a preliminary assessment of the applicant pool, the most qualified applicants are invited for a personal interview in Seattle with members of the Pharmacy Admissions Committee. Competitiveness is determined by an evaluation of an applicant's grades, particularly in the prerequisite courses, and all application materials. State residency is also a factor. Before the interview begins, applicants will complete a 15- minute writing sample. Interviewed candidates are ranked comparatively on criteria that include academic preparedness, effective communicative and interpersonal skills, cognitive skills and aptitude for the professional program.
Admission is competitive.
On average, there are approximately 400 applicants per year for 78 available positions. Further information on criteria can be found in the school of Pharmacy's Admission, Retention, and Graduation Standards document included with the application form. This includes certain crimes against children or other persons, civil findings related to abuse of vulnerable populations, and crimes relating to financial exploitation. In addition, the law includes requirements for background checks concerning these offenses. Since a student's ability to complete the degree requirements will require clinical rotations that could involve care to these individuals, prospective students must complete a self-disclosure form and submit their names for a criminal history background check.