Receive a world-class education while immersing yourself in the full college experience, just minutes from the beach. As a top-ranked pharmacy school, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding healthcare career with state-of-the-art labs, 3D learning, and patient simulations. You’ll also play an active role in advancing groundbreaking research to improve disease treatment. Beyond academics, attend football and basketball games, join a sorority or fraternity, and enjoy over 150 student organizations. With 100+ career paths, a 98% job placement rate, and an exceptional balance of academics and student life, URI College of Pharmacy offers the perfect mix of opportunity and innovation.
Why Pharmacy at URI?
- Collaborative Community: Flourish in our inclusive environment, where supportive faculty and passionate peers help you build a rewarding and impactful college experience.
- Direct Entry from High School: Start as a freshman, successfully complete your first two years of pre-professional study and requirements, and progress directly into the Professional Years of Our Pharm.D. Program.
- Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on training through cutting-edge labs, clinical rotations, and research opportunities designed to prepare you for the future.
- Experiential Opportunities: Complete rotations with over 300 industry partners, including Pfizer, CVS Health, Merck, Northwell Health, Yale New Haven Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brown University Health System.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from a team of renowned faculty members who bring industry expertise and real-world experience.
- Innovative Research: Get involved in groundbreaking drug discoveries and treatment advancements, supported by millions in annual research funding.
- Impact and Leadership: Take on roles in student clubs, present your research, and actively contribute to initiatives that extend beyond the local community, shaping positive change on a global scale.
- Accreditation: The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the national agency for the accreditation of pharmacy professional degree programs and providers of continuing pharmacy education.
Fall 2026 Admission
The URI College of Pharmacy begins accepting applications in mid-July, with a deadline in early February the following year.
First-Year Student Application Deadlines
| Early Decision | Early Action | Regular Decision | Enrollment/Housing Deposit | Spring Admission (January) | FAFSA Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | December 1 | February 1 | May 1 | December 15 | March 1 |
Interested in Transferring?
Whether you’re transferring from another college or looking to advance your career, we’re thrilled to have you consider joining our community of innovators, problem-solvers, and compassionate healthcare leaders. Learn more about transferring into our Doctor of Pharmacy via PharmCAS or our Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Program.
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Get an inside look at our programs, the application process, and answers to all your questions.
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Visit Undergraduate Admission or contact Erica Estus, Clinical Professor and Director of Recruitment and Engagement, at 401.874.7638 or estus@uri.edu.
