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Early Assurance Program (EAP)

Are you a high school student who is interested in becoming a pharmacist?

The Early Assurance Program (EAP) is for prospective first-year students interested in becoming licensed pharmacists. Acceptance to the EAP program guarantees admission to our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program if EAP requirements are met by graduation.

EAP students also have access to a variety of benefits on campus through their residence in the Pharmacy Living-Learning Community during their first year.

Benefits of EAP:

  • Guaranteed admissions. Being accepted into the EAP program guarantees admission into the PharmD program (if all matriculation requirements are met). 
  • Graduate sooner. Follow the BSPS/PharmD Combined Degree pathway and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degree more efficiently.
  • Non-Binding. If you decide to change your mind, that is okay! We continue to work with students to help them on whatever career path they choose.

The EAP application will be available from August 1 2024 - April 4 2025.

Once you receive a positive admission decision from The Ohio State University and have a complete EAP application on file, eligible applicants will receive an invitation to interview for the EAP program. We recommend that you apply for the EAP program while you are waiting for an admission decision from Ohio State so that we may immediately extend you an interview upon your admission to the university!

Applications are not considered complete until all materials (including 3 letters of recommendation) are submitted. All materials must be submitted by April 4, 2025 in order to be considered for the EAP Program.

 

EAP Application

Letter of Recommendation Form