We have room in our program for qualified transfer students who would like to join us in Kingston. We know that this is a big decision, and we will provide you with one-on-one advising support throughout the application process.
âś… We will help you create an academic plan to set you on course for enrollment in the URI Pharm.D. program, maximizing the courses you have already completed to ensure on-time graduation.
âś… URI College of Pharmacy is the lowest cost pharmacy program in New England. We will help you navigate the financial implications of transferring including reviewing your previous scholarship award based on your college academic record. We will also review your FAFSA information and support you with any need-based aid for which you qualify.
âś… We will help with additional aspects of transferring and assist in finding your place in our welcoming and inclusive community.
The Rhode Show gets an inside look at the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy
Transferring to URI
Admission is for fall semester only
We strongly encourage applicants to apply and submit supporting materials by March 15 to allow sufficient time for interviews. The official application deadline is June 1 (with final materials due by June 15).
General Admission Requirements
Admission to the Pharm.D. Program is extremely competitive.
All students must meet basic college- preparatory unit requirements (typically completed in high school): 4 in English, 3 in math (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), 2 in science, 2 in history/social science, and 2 units in the same foreign language.
The College of Pharmacy requires a solid academic program of study with a strong background in math and science.
In addition to the academic requirements, students must be able to meet the requirements for a pharmacy intern license and certain introductory and advance practice sites also require you to undergo a criminal background check and submit to drug testing. Students will also be expected to meet the technical standards and to adhere to the professional standards of behavior.
Application Process
Transfer applicants are required to use the Transfer Common Application and submit official transcripts. Submitting “School Forms” is not required. A completed application includes:
- Completed URI Transfer Application ($65 application fee) if not already a student at URI.
- Official electronic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, whether you desire or expect to receive credit for such work. Electronic transcripts should be e-mailed to transferadmission@uri.edu
- Official high school transcript, unless you have an Associate or Bachelor degree in a subject similar in content to what is offered at URI.
Minimum Requirements for Consideration
The University minimum requirements for consideration include:
- Personal statement explaining why you have chosen to pursue a career in Pharmacy
- Work experience and two letters of recommendation
- Completion of the following courses* with a grade point average of at least 2.7 and no grade lower than C- (courses completed outside URI must be a C or higher to transfer).:
- Principles of Biology I with a laboratory
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology I with laboratory
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II with laboratory
- General Chemistry with laboratory
- General Chemistry Lecture II with laboratory
- Organic Chemistry Lecture I with laboratory
- Organic Chemistry Lecture II with laboratory
- Applied Calculus I
- Introductory Statistics
- Introductory Medical Microbiology
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
- Writing to Inform and Explain or Introduction to Research Writing
- Communication Fundamentals
- Ethics
* Courses must be complete by the end of the summer session prior to first professional year.
Note: Completion of the academic requirements does not guarantee admission to the Pharm.D. program.
Interview
Applicants will be invited to interview if the minimum requirements for consideration are met. The interview is designed to assess applicants’ commitment to the profession of pharmacy, knowledge of the profession, and ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Learn More about the URI Pharm.D. Program
Info Sessions & Events
Events for the Spring Semester will be posted soon.
February 25, 2025 @ 7:00pm – College Virtual Info Session and Q&A - Registration Open | Zoom | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs.
February 28, 2025 @ 2:00pm – In-Person College Information Session - Registration Open | In-person | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs followed by a tour of our building.- March 21, 2025 @ 2:00pm – In-Person College Information Session - Registration Open | In-person | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs followed by a tour of our building. - March 25, 2025 @ 7:00pm – College Virtual Info Session and Q&A - Registration Open | Zoom | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs. - April 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm – In-Person College Information Session - Registration Open | In-person | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs followed by a tour of our building. 
April 9, 2024 @ 7:00pm – Zoom Pharm.D. Career Panel - Registration Open | Zoom | PharmD
Join us on Zoom to hear from several alumni and current students to participate in an interactive panel discussing their role in various practice areas, insight into their path, and how their education has prepared them for the future.- April 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm – College Virtual Info Session and Q&A - Registration Open | Zoom | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs. - April 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm – In-Person College Information Session - Registration Open | In-person | PharmD | BSPS
A presentation and Q&A about the college's programs followed by a tour of our building.
Meet with us
Virtual Visit
Register for a virtual visit with faculty and student representatives from the College of Pharmacy to get your questions answered and learn what it’s like to be a pharmacy student at URI.
Dr Estus is the PharmD Program Director for Student Affairs. She is a Clinical Professor focusing in the area of geriatric and oversees the first professional year experiential education service learning program. She also serves as Chair for the College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee.
Erica Estus, PharmD, BCGP
Register for a Zoom 1-on-1 with Erica
Appointments are booked through URI Admission using the links below.
College of Pharmacy Student Virtual Chat
Drop in via Zoom to chat with current College of Pharmacy Rambassador students representing both the PharmD and BSPS programs. Ask anything about our programs, campus life, transferring, or what it’s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy.
Register for a Chat with our students
Appointments are booked through URI Admission using the links below.
Shadow a Current Student
See what it’s like to be a PharmD student at URI College of Pharmacy…..attend a class with a current P2 PharmD student and take a tour of Avedisian Hall!
Visiting students will have the opportunity to sit in on a Self Care Therapeutics/Non Prescription Drugs course with a currently enrolled student during the date/time noted).
Register to join us in a class
- Thurs Feb 13, 10am-1pm
- Tues Feb 18, 10am-1pm
- Thurs Feb 27, 10am-1pm
- Thurs March 6, 10am-1pm
- Tues March 18, 10am-1pm
- Thurs March 20, 10am-1pm
- Tues April 1, 10am-1pm
- Thurs April 3, 10am-1pm
- Tues April 10, 10am-1pm
- Thurs April 15, 10am-1pm
Virtual Tour
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Join us for a 25 minute tour of Avedisian Hall. We start with Katelyn, one of our PharmD students, giving a general tour of the building before she hands off to Beth, one of the students in the BSPS program, who shows you around one of our research labs.
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How can we help you?
We would love for you to visit our Kingston campus to meet our amazing students and faculty in Avedisian Hall. Take a look at our scheduled events or complete this form indicating what you are interested in learning about and someone will contact you.
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