Office of Student Services
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Office of Student Services works in conjunction with other offices on campus to ensure that pharmacy students are supported in all facets of student life, including academics, career placement, wellness, financial aid and disability services. Support is not limited to these areas, and pharmacy students are encouraged to take advantage of these services to help achieve success while enrolled in the professional program. For admissions and enrollment services, please visit our admissions page.
For questions, please contact the student services office at pharmstuservices@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7996.
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Advising and Academic Support Pre-pharmacy and pharmacy students have access to advisors within the School of Pharmacy. Please reference the chart below for your advisor. Please note: Only students enrolled in the pre-pharmacy program or School of Pharmacy have the opportunity to use the advisors listed. Pre-pharmacy students who are enrolled in the School of Pharmacy have access to tutors vetted by the Associate Dean for Student Services. For more information on the tutoring program, please contact the associate dean’s office at 662-915-2042. Student pharmacist studying on the UMMC campus in Jackson may use the following UMMC services: UM pharmacy students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point average receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. The scholarships, which grow as students progress through our curriculum, reward academic performance and are entitlements for which students need not apply. The School of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that scholarships covering the non-Mississippi resident portion of tuition are available to our top 10 new non-resident applicants. Applicants possessing a PCAT composite percentile score of 80 or above will be automatically considered for these awards. The scholarships are renewable for a second year, if recipients achieve a 2.75 GPA on required first professional year courses, at which point non-residents should be eligible for Mississippi residency. Admission preference will continue to be granted to Mississippi residents. Pharmacy students are also eligible for scholarships through the Office of Financial Aid. Programming for each class of pharmacy students on both campuses is provided by representatives of the financial aid office to ensure students are completely aware of opportunities and responsibilities associated with financial aid applications. For assistance or more information, contact Ms. Lacy Ware, the School of Pharmacy’s Financial Aid Liaison, at lacy@olemiss.edu or 662-915-5580. Pharmacy Student Enrolled Full-Time (Dependent EE1-3 or P1 Student Living with Parents) Pharmacy Student Enrolled Full-Time (All Other EE1-3 or P1 Student) Pharmacy Student Enrolled Full-Time (Professional Pharmacy) Student Organizations Rho Chi, pharmacy’s academic honor society, encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates for critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. Phi Lambda Sigma supports leadership in pharmacy by recognizing leaders and fostering leadership development. APhA’s Academy of Student Pharmacists promotes professional practice interests of all pharmacists and pharmacy students, establishes programs and activities for its members and enables members to participate in APhA’s national policy-making process. Kappa Psi strives to promote the field of pharmacy through the benefits of fraternal affiliation and innovation. Phi Delta Chi, a lifelong experience, promotes scholastic, professional and social growth in its brothers, who strive to provide quality services to patients, advance public health and strengthen ourselves as health professionals. Kappa Epsilon, a national professional pharmacy fraternity that promotes women in pharmacy by supporting personal and professional development, providing networking opportunities and promoting pharmacy as a career. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists advocates opening new doors for pharmacists to enable them to use their extensive clinical knowledge to care for patients. The National Community Pharmacists Association represents the professional and proprietary interests independent community pharmacists and is committed to high-quality patient care and restoring, maintaining and promoting the health and well-being of the public we serve. The National Pharmaceutical Association is dedicated to representing the views and ideas of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting health care and pharmacy, as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners. Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International is a worldwide ministry of individuals working in all areas of service and practice to serve Christ and the world through pharmacy. Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is a national professional association of pharmacists and other health care practitioners who serve society by applying sound medication management principles and strategies to improve health care for all. The mission of the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) is to orient students to the practice of clinical pharmacy by providing information about careers and opportunities within the field, encouraging skill development necessary to function within an interdisciplinary team, advocating the role of clinical pharmacists within healthcare, encouraging participation in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) at local/regional/national levels, and promoting dedication to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Prescription for Service is a pharmacy organization dedicated to serving the Ole Miss and Oxford-Lafayette community. Members apply professional skills and knowledge to teach, serve, and improve the quality of life of the people in the community and to strengthen the bond between the community and the students of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. The Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPAG) (PediaRebs) is an international, nonprofit, professional association representing the interests of pediatric pharmacists and their patients. Members are dedicated to improving medication therapy in children through communication, education and research. The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists Rebel Vets is the first professional student organization at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy that dedicates itself to veterinary pharmacy. The purpose of ACVP is to develop and strengthen the services provided by independent pharmacists to animals and veterinarians. The University of Mississippi Advocacy Council (UMAC) strives to increase student engagement in advocacy efforts for the profession of pharmacy. UMAC aims to contribute to the profession-wide goals of establishing recognition of pharmacists as patient care providers, creating billing mechanisms for patient care services, and implementing practice models in which pharmacists provide direct patient care at the level of their training. The University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus and the UMMC campus offer many opportunities for students to remain healthy in mind, body and spirit. Student Assistance (LifeSynch) Pharmacy students seeking reasonable accommodations with verified disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) should contact the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. The School of Pharmacy will work in conjunction with the Office of Student Disability Services to ensure reasonable accommodations are met. To view The University of Mississippi’s official policies and procedures for students with disabilities, please visit sds.olemiss.edu or call 662-915-7128 for voice phone or 662-638-0379 for video phone. Students on both the Oxford and Jackson campuses may use disability services on the Oxford campus. International Student Services – Oxford Campus Office of International Services – UMMC Campus Mistreatment and Title IX Services – UMMC Campus Student Pharmacist Compliment, Complaint and Suggestion Form The Office of Student Services offers career support to our students through a variety of programs. Please contact the office at pharmstuservices@olemiss.eduor 662-915-7996 for more information. APhA Career Pathway Evaluation Program for Pharmacy Professionals School of Pharmacy provides students with a wide array of programming activities throughout the year to assist in their professional development. The school year begins with the White Coat Ceremony during pharmacy orientation and culminates with graduation in May. Scheduled assemblies and programs throughout the year include invited guests to speak on various topics, service and outreach opportunities, and social events. Each August as part of new student orientation, first-professional year students take part in the school’s White Coat Ceremony. The white coat is the universal symbol of professionalism in the health care professions, and the ceremony is a way of formally recognizing and fostering students’ commitment to professionalism. Family and friends are invited as the students embark on their School of Pharmacy journey. Past ceremony media Student assemblies are scheduled periodically to present programs on various topics for students on both the Oxford and Medical Center campuses. Speakers with various backgrounds in pharmacy share their experiences with students. Through these experiences, students are more equipped to make decisions regarding their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences and, ultimately, which type of pharmacy they choose to practice. Each April, the school recognizes student leadership and achievements with an Awards Day ceremony, sponsored by Phi Lambda Sigma. Students organize and serve as emcees of the event. Class teaching awards are also presented during the ceremony. For a complete list of awardees, see programs linked below. During the spring semester of their third-professional year, students take part in the Patch Ceremony. The ceremony recognizes that students have completed pharmacy classwork training and will be on advanced pharmacy practice rotations as part of the medical team. Students participate in two graduation ceremonies while in pharmacy school. Following their first-professional year, students receive their bachelor of science in pharmaceutical sciences and receive their doctor of pharmacy degree upon successful completion of all four years of the professional program. More details about the ceremonies are available here. Seniors may schedule a senior portrait appointment at www.ouryear.com. School code: 141 or call 1.800.OUR.YEAR(1.800.687.9327). pharmstuservices@olemiss.edu Assistant Dean for Student Services, Oxford Campus Assistant Dean for Student Services, Jackson Campus Admissions Coordinator Admissions Counselor Admissions Counselor Records Coordinator Staff Assistant Student Services/Faculty and Academic Affairs Oxford Campus
Advisors
Advisor
Office
E-mail
Telephone
All Early Entry Students
Dr. Chelsea Bennett
Faser Hall 203
cdwelch@olemiss.edu
(662) 915-6957
Tutors
UMMC Campus
Financial Aid and Tuition
Tuition
Pharmacy Class Fees
Rho Chi
Phi Lambda Sigma
American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists
Kappa Psi
Phi Delta Chi
Kappa Epsilon
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
National Community Pharmacists Association
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Students College of Clinical Pharmacy
Prescription for Service
Pediatric Pharmacy Association
American College of Veterinary Pharmacists – Rebel Vets
University of Mississippi Advocacy Committee
Wellness, Disability Services and Student Support
Wellness
Oxford Campus
UMMC Campus
Disability Services
Student Support
Career Support
Student Ceremonies and Assemblies
White Coat Ceremony
2018
Photos
Student Names
2017
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Student Names
2016
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Student Names
2015
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Student Names
2014
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Student Names
Video
2013
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Video
2012
Student Names
2011
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Student Assemblies
Awards Day
Award Photos and Programs
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2016
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2013
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2011
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Patch Ceremony
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Previous Graduation Ceremony Photos and Programs
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Contact
Phone: 662-915-7996
Fax: 662-915-5704Personnel
Dr. Chelsea Bennett
662-915-6957
cdwelch@olemiss.edu
Dr. Katie McClendon
601-984-2638
kmcclendon@umc.edu
Ms. Lindsey Cooper
662-915-1323
lindsey@olemiss.edu
Ms. Meredith Pyle
662-915-2347
mapyle@olemiss.edu
Noelle Stanley
601-984-2620
noelle@olemiss.edu
Ms. Angela Ellis
662-915-7996
adellis@olemiss.edu
Ms. Peggy Duke
601-984-2486
pduke@umc.edu