Early Assurance Program
The Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy allows highly qualified applicants the opportunity to receive early acceptance into the Harrison College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students admitted to Auburn University or the University of South Alabama who are admitted into the Early Assurance Program receive conditional admission to the HCOP. Successful matriculation into the college would be dependent upon meeting subsequent requirements while enrolled as an undergraduate student.
High school seniors and undergraduate students admitted to or attending HCOP-approved colleges and universities are eligible to submit an EAP application through our Application Form.
Application Rounds and Interview Timeline
Your application will be reviewed in the round in which it is completed. Interview invitations are sent within two weeks after each round closes. Applications will not be reviewed for eligibility until the first application materials deadline.
| Timeline |
| EAP Round |
Application Materials Due |
Interview Invitations Sent By |
| Round 1 |
November 1 |
November 15 |
| Round 2 |
December 1 |
December 15 |
| Holiday Break |
No Round Scheduled |
Dec. 15 - Feb. 1 |
| Round 3 |
February 1 |
February 15 |
| Round 4 |
March 1 |
March 15 |
| Round 5 |
April 1 |
April 15 |
| Round 6 |
May 1 |
May 15 |
Note: There is no application round between December 15 and February 1 to allow for the holiday break.
Program Information
Minimum Standards
- High School Seniors
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.4 (weighted/cumulative), no grade lower than a C in STEM classes
- Have minimum ACT of 26 (or comparable SAT scores), if applying traditionally
- If GPA is 3.6 and above, ACT/SAT requirement is waived
- ACT superscores are accepted
- Acceptance Letter from Auburn University or the University of South Alabama
- Letter of Support [PDF]
- Unofficial transcripts
- ACT/SAT test scores (unofficial)
- 500-word personal statement:
“In 500 words, please describe your interest in pharmacy as a career path and/or why you would like to be a pharmacist. Feel free to include why you believe the Early Assurance Program would contribute to your success.”
- Undergraduate Students
- Must be currently enrolled at Auburn University or the University of South Alabama
- Must have completed at least 24 credit hours
- Students who have completed 3 or more academic semesters should contact apply_hcop@auburn.edu prior to starting the EAP application to receive further guidance on their application process
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on all undergraduate prerequisite coursework attempted at the designated undergraduate college/university
- Have no grades of less than C
- Completion of at least 15 prerequisite math/science hours at the undergraduate college/university (course credit awarded by advanced placement [AP] can be used to meet this requirement if the awarding of AP credit precludes the scheduling of science/math courses)
- Letter of Support [PDF]
- Unofficial transcripts
- 500-word personal statement:
“In 500 words, please describe your interest in pharmacy as a career path and/or why you would like to be a pharmacist. Feel free to include why you believe the Early Assurance Program would contribute to your success.”
Interview and Admission
- Admission to EAP comes with conditional acceptance to the Harrison College of Pharmacy PharmD program.
- The HCOP will hold future seats in the Doctor of Pharmacy program for all EAP students for a time period of up to 4 years from the date that the student matriculated into undergraduate course work. This allows applicants flexibility in the completion of their pre-pharmacy work including the option of completing a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation or matriculating at a time after they have completed their prerequisites.
- Admission and participation in the EAP is only available to students who are enrolled at Auburn University or the University of South Alabama.
- There is not a specific major or pathway to pharmacy that is required for EAP students.
Academic Progress and Admission
The HCOP Early Assurance Program program requires students to stay in good academic standing, stay active in approved organizations, and meet program participation expectations each year to keep their reserved seat in the PharmD program. Details on events, activities, and specific requirements are provided annually.
