university of florida college of pharmacy
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.
Program Overview
The Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance Program 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
The program is open to UF students who have/or will indicate pre-pharmacy as a track with a GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of their application. UF students must also have one year remaining in their undergraduate studies. High school seniors who have been admitted to UF and will select a pre-pharmacy track are also eligible to apply.
Current Scholars
Annie Alexis
Caitlyn Frizzell
Seans Ramos
See all current PEAP scholars
Application Process
It is preferred that applications are 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.
Fall 2021 Deadline: Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Application Form
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.