The WVU School of Pharmacy offers a Direct Admit Pathway (DAP) for high school students wishing to pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. All students in the DAP will be advised by School of Pharmacy faculty or the Director of Advising and will be offered student success services from the School of Pharmacy.

Beginning in Fall 2026, the direct admit program will expand into the following pathways:

  1. Accelerated Pathway: This pathway allows students to achieve a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in as little as 5 years. This pathway is for students who meet the following requirements:
    • High school GPA >3.5
    • Completion of dual enrollment courses including General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II and Calculus courses
    • This pathway allows students to complete the remaining pre-requisite courses in one year of college (2-3 semesters) and apply to the School of Pharmacy during their freshman year. Courses may be required during the summer semester.

  2. Traditional or Extended Pathway: This pathway allows students to achieve a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in as little as 6 years. This pathway is for students who meet the following requirements:
    • High school GPA >3.5
    • At least one of the following:
      • ACT Math Score >20
      • SAT Math score >520
      • ALEKS >40
    •  This pathway allows students to complete pre-requisite courses in 2 years (4-5 semesters) and apply to the School of Pharmacy during their sophomore year of college. Summer courses may be required.

Students who meet the above criteria will apply to WVU as a pre-pharmacy major in high school and:

  • Enroll in the suggested pre-pharmacy coursework for 1-2 years
  • Maintain GPA of >3.0
  • Year 1: Participate in pharmacy-focused Freshman Orientation courses (PHAR 191 and 199) taught by School of Pharmacy faculty and staff
  • Apply through PharmCAS to the WVU School of Pharmacy
    • Admission to PharmD Program:
      • October and early November interview
      • Notification of admission within 7 days of your interview
      • Complete pre-requisites by end of summer prior to starting the PharmD program.

Apply Now: Direct Admit Pathway or Pre-Pharmacy