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Pharm.D. Admissions College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Early Assurance Program

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Streamline your path into pharmacy school

The Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance Program provides highly-qualified students who have been admitted to UF a pathway toward a guaranteed interview for UF's Pharm.D. program.

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Program Overview

The Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance Program (PEAP) provides UF students with an opportunity to streamline their path into pharmacy school. This program is designed to assist students through the early process of becoming a pharmacist by providing workshops, training, and opportunities related to pharmacy careers. Participants in this 1-2 year program will need to do the following:

  • Complete all of the pre-professional coursework required for entry in UF’s Pharm.D. program,
  • Become active members in the UF Pre-Pharmacy Society
  • Gain pharmacy experience through shadowing interning and/or employment in a pharmacy setting.

Upon completion of the program with a 3.0 science GPA, students are guaranteed an interview for the UF College of Pharmacy’s Pharm.D. program. Additionally, PEAP students that are offered admission will be placed at their campus of preference.

Program Benefits

Application Guidance Participants will attend PEAP exclusive workshops and advising sessions to assist them in submitting a competitive PharmCAS application.

Guaranteed Interview Students completing the program with a 3.0 or above science GPA will be guaranteed an interview for the UF College of Pharmacy’s Pharm.D. program.

Campus Preference Students can choose their preferred campus for the Pharm.D. program between Gainesville, Jacksonville and Orlando.

Mentoring A current UF Pharm.D. student ambassador will provide mentoring throughout the program.

Special Invitations Students will receive invitations to special events and informational sessions to help them prepare for pharmacy school.

Pre-Pharmacy Society Join the UF Pre-Pharmacy Society to expand your interests in pharmacy.

Gator Pharmacy Early assurance program

Program Elibility

PEAP is open to current UF students and newly admitted students in any major who plan to take courses listed in the UF pre-pharmacy track.

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Eligibility

PEAP is open to both current UF students and newly admitted students

  • Current UF students:
    • Must have at least one year remaining in their undergraduate studies
    • Plan to complete the courses listed in the UF pre-pharmacy track*
    • Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of their application
  • Newly Admitted Students:
    • High school seniors must be admitted to UF and plan to follow the pre-pharmacy track*.

* Students in any major are eligible, but must also plan to take courses listed on the pre-pharmacy track

Application Process: January 6, 2023

It is preferred that applications be made before or during the college freshman year using the form below. However, you must be admitted to the University of Florida before submitting your application. Students with one year or more years of undergraduate courses remaining are also welcome to apply.

  • Applications will be reviewed after the deadline and applicants will be notified within 2-3 weeks of their status.
  • Please upload all documents as a pdf.
  • Two letters of recommendation are preferred. However, at least one letter must be submitted for a completed application.
    • Your recommenders will receive a link to upload their recommendations after you submit your application.
    • If the link is not received, your recommenders can send their letters directly to prepharmacy@cop.ufl.edu.
    • Letters of recommendation will not be accepted directly from the applicant.

Please note: Submitted applications will not be reviewed until after the deadline.

If you have questions please email prepharmacy@cop.ufl.edu.

Application Form

Pre-Pharmacy PEAP application

Pre-Pharmacy PEAP application






For example: ND, PR, FL, CA, etc


If you are a UF student, you must use your @ufl.edu email address









If you do not meet these criteria, please send an email to prepharmacy@cop.ufl.edu to schedule an appointment to discuss program requirements.


select all that apply













Two letters of recommendation are preferred.  One letter of recommendation is required.  At least one letter should be from a teacher or instructor.  Other letters can come from employers, faculty/research advisors, extracurricular activities leaders.  Letters from family or friends will not be accepted. 



Only PDFs will be accepted!

All high school, colleges/universities attended with current class schedule. Only PDFs will be accepted!

Attach a statement of your interest in the Pharmacy Profession. Explain why you are interested in a Pharmacy career and your long-term goals. (500 word max). Only PDFs will be accepted!


Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance applicants are reviewed using the traditional holistic application process used by the admissions committee. Completion of this program does not guarantee admission into the UF College of Pharmacy’s Pharm.D. program but does guarantee an interview.