Early Assurance Programs (EAPs) in pharmacy

Early Assurance Programs (EAPs) in pharmacy provide students with a conditional or guaranteed pathway into a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, often starting from high school or early undergraduate studies. These programs allow students to secure a spot in a PharmD program, provided they meet specific academic and program requirements during their undergraduate education.​

Here are some universities that offer Early Assurance Programs for pharmacy:

• University at Buffalo (SUNY): Offers an Early Assurance Program where high school students can secure a seat in their four-year PharmD degree after completing two years of prescribed undergraduate coursework at UB and an interview. ​https://pharmacy.buffalo.edu
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Provides an Early Assurance Program in collaboration with eight universities within North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill undergraduate program. This program offers early assurance of admission into the School’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program after a minimum of two years of study and completion of all prerequisite courses. ​UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• University of Wisconsin–Madison: Offers an Early Assurance pathway for high school seniors or first-semester college students admitted to one of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Benefits include assured PharmD admission upon meeting eligibility requirements and personalized academic advising. ​School of Pharmacy
• Belmont University: Provides an Early Assurance program that gives aspiring pharmacists a direct, faster, and less expensive path to their career. Incoming freshmen who choose pre-pharmacy at Belmont are eligible for Early Assurance to the PharmD program by meeting specific requirements. ​Belmont University
• Auburn University: The Harrison College of Pharmacy allows highly qualified applicants the opportunity to receive early acceptance into their Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students admitted to Auburn University, the University of South Alabama, and other approved colleges and universities can receive conditional admission to the HCOP. ​https://pharmacy.auburn.edu
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC): Offers a competitive Early Assurance Program designed for exceptional high school seniors with a desire to pursue a healthcare career in pharmacy through an accelerated pathway. ​College of Pharmacy
• University of Minnesota: Provides an Early Assurance Program in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Crookston, Morris, and Rochester system campuses. This program offers highly qualified students conditional admission to the PharmD program. ​Pharmacy
• Northeastern University: Offers a 0-6 program where students are accepted into the professional pharmacy program during the undergraduate college application process, contingent upon meeting specific requirements. ​Wikipedia
• St. John's University: Provides a 0-6 program allowing students to enter the pharmacy program directly from high school, leading to a PharmD degree upon completion. ​
• Rutgers University: Offers a 0-6 program where students are admitted directly from high school into the pharmacy program, culminating in a PharmD degree.