Early Entry Pharmacy Program
Secure your seat in our professional pharmacy program while in high school!
The Ultimate Pharmacy Experience
The Early Entry Pharmacy Program reserves seats in the PharmD program for highly qualified high school seniors who successfully complete two years of pre-pharmacy coursework, allowing them to bypass the traditional competitive admission process. Beyond early acceptance, students gain access to the full Early Entry Experience, including study groups, professional development opportunities, and a spot in our freshman pharmacy residence hall. From day one, students build lasting connections with classmates, faculty, and mentors in a supportive environment designed for success.
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Application Process
Step 1: Apply to Ole Miss and be Admitted to the University. Select Pharmaceutical Sciences as your academic program and Pharmacy as your professional interest.
*Students will receive an email letting them know that they will be placed into Freshman Studies until they apply and are admitted into the Early Entry Pharmacy Program through the Competitive Academic Programs Application. Once admitted to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program, students will transition into the Pharmaceutical Sciences major. Students who are not admitted to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program will remain in Freshman Studies or another eligible major while completing the required undergraduate coursework. A pre-pharmacy advisor will advise the students on coursework and the application process for the PharmD program.
Step 2: After admission to the University, apply to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program on the Competitive Academic Programs Application in your enrollment portal by the January 10 Deadline. Students are also highly encouraged to complete the Freshman Scholarship Application.
*Students are encouraged to apply to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program by the Early Action Deadline of November 1.
Step 3: Submit ACT or SAT Test Scores to the University through College Board.
Step 4: Apply for housing through your enrollment portal (Admitted Early Entry Students are eligible to live in Burns Hall).
Step 5: Attend an Early Entry Pharmacy Program Interview.
*Lindsey Cooper, Admissions Coordinator, will communicate Interview Opportunties via email.
Step 6: Attend an Admitted Student Day.
Step 7: Sign up for Orientation in your enrollment portal.
To be considered for the Early Entry Pharmacy Program, a student must meet these admissions requirements:
- Complete an Early Entry Pharmacy Program interview. (All students must have an ACT or SAT score on file with the University to be considered for an interview.)
- Earn a 24 or higher on the ACT (math section) or equivalent SAT math score by May 1 of high school senior year.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A Social Security Number (SSN) is required by the start of Year 1 in pharmacy school to obtain a Mississippi pharmacy intern license.
To maintain status in the Early Entry Pharmacy Program, a student must:
- Take all science courses in person at the University of Mississippi.
- Achieve at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on “non-elective” courses by the end of the spring semester of EE1 and EE2 years.
- Receive no semester grades below C in any courses.
- Complete all required courses by the end of the Spring semester of EE 2 years.
Students who are unable to maintain status in the Early Entry Pharmacy Program are eligible to apply to the professional degree program through the PharmD application process.
The Early Entry Pharmacy Program has a holistic and competitive application process. Admission decisions will be shared with the candidate approximately two weeks after their interview is completed. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee reviews all applications for official acceptance into the program.
August 1
Undergraduate Admissions Application opens. Common Application opens.
*First-time freshmen must be admitted before applying for scholarships and competitive programs.
September 15
Competitive Academic Programs Application opens (Early Entry Pharmacy Program Application). Freshman Scholarship Application opens.
*First-time freshmen are highly encouraged to apply to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program on the Competitive Academic Programs Application. First-time freshmen will also complete both of these applications in their enrollment portal.
October 1
First-Year Student Housing Application opens.
*First-time freshmen are highly encouraged to complete this application early. Early Entry Pharmacy Program students receive prioritized housing in Burns Hall.
November 1
Early Entry Pharmacy Program Application Early Action deadline.
January 10
Competitive Academic Programs Application deadline. Freshman Scholarship Application deadline.
*While Ole Miss admission is considered on a rolling basis, first-time freshmen are encouraged to apply by December 1 to ensure an admissions decision prior to the scholarship application deadline.
First Year | |
|---|---|
| WRIT 1000 or 1010 First-Year Writing | WRIT 1020 or LIBA 1020 First-Year Writing II |
| CHEM 1050 Chemistry I, CHEM LAB 1051 | CHEM 1060 Chemistry II, CHEM LAB 1061 |
| BISC 1600 Biology I, BISC LAB 1610 | BISC 1620 Biology II, BISC LAB 1630 |
MATH 1150 Elementary Statistics | MATH 2611 Calculus I |
PHCY 1000 Intro to Pharmacy (Early Entry Student Requirement Only) | Elective (Social Science) |
Second Year | |
| CHEM 2210 Organic Chemistry I, CHEM LAB 2211 | CHEM 2220 Organic Chemistry II, CHEM LAB 2221 |
| BMSC 3210 Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases | BMSC 3440 Physiological Foundation of Therapeutics |
| BMSC 3450 Anatomical Foundation in Human Health | SPCH 1020 or 1050 Speech |
| Elective (Humanities) | Elective (Humanities) |
| Elective (Fine Arts Appreciation) | Elective (Social Science) |
Before beginning the Ole Miss Pharmacy Early Entry Pharmacy Program, students may complete Advanced Placement (AP) or dual-credit courses to strengthen their academic preparation. While AP and dual-credit science courses can provide a solid foundation for college-level study, they do not fulfill the science requirements for the Early Entry Pharmacy Program. All required science coursework must be completed at the University of Mississippi.
Non-science AP or dual-credit courses may be applied toward program requirements if they transfer to the University of Mississippi as approved equivalents for the designated courses.
Early Entry Perks
Prioritized Seat in the Professional Pharmacy Program
The Early Entry Program offers highly qualified high school seniors prioritized seats in the professional pharmacy program upon completion of pre-pharmacy coursework, thereby bypassing the competitive selection process for PharmD admissions.
Prioritized Freshmen Housing
If admitted to the Early Entry Program, first-year students will receive prioritized housing in the contemporary dorm of Burns Hall. This amazing hall comes with private restrooms and many study spaces. Did we mention it's located near the Student Union?
In-House Advising
Our in-house advisor advises early-entry students from semester to semester. This in-house advising helps guarantee that each student stays on track to obtain the necessary prerequisites for pharmacy school.
Study Groups & Academic Support
Shortly after being admitted to the program, new early entry students are paired with mentors. These mentors are older pharmacy students who completed the Early Entry Program, having shared the same experience the new EEs will go through in their first year of the program. EE students will also have weekly study groups for many core curriculum classes.
Student Success & Professional Development
Early Entry students also have access to additional support through regular meetings with our Director of Student Success, who provides personalized guidance on academic planning, professional development, campus involvement, and preparing for a successful transition into the PharmD program.
Study Abroad
Join a faculty member studying abroad to learn more about pharmacy in different countries. Whether its learning at the oldest pharmacy in Italy to exploring Dublin's pharmacy schools these trips are packed full of good food, fun events, and great experiences.
Need Help?
Welcome! I am the Admissions Coordinator for the School of Pharmacy and am here to help you with whatever you may need. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.
Lindsey Cooper
Coordinator of Admissions