Events for Prospective Students
Open Houses
Considering pharmacy school or thinking about a career in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Want to learn more about the programs we offer? We invite you to join us for an Open House on one (or both!) of our campuses. Discover career opportunities in the field of pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences, learn how to make yourself stand out in the application process, and engage with faculty, staff and current students.
Check back in with dates for our Spring PharmD Open House.
Pharmacy Fridays
On select Friday afternoons, we host Pharmacy Fridays at our Chapel Hill campus. We invite you to learn more about the admissions process, engage with current Pharm.D. students and tour the School. This event is specific to the Pharm.D. program. Spring 2020 Pharmacy Friday Sign Up
Please call 828-250-3900 if you’re interested in an Asheville Campus tour.
ExploRx Pharmacy
ExploRx Pharmacy is a dynamic and multifaceted one-day program on the Asheville campus designed to teach participants what pharmacy is, illustrate what a pharmacist does, and share tips and strategies about submitting a strong pharmacy school application.
Get more information and register here
Contact Mercedes Tolbert, mercedes_tolbert@unc.edu with questions.
LEAD: Leadership, Excellence and Development Program
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy proudly presents its Leadership, Excellence, and Development (LEAD) program. This is a one day professional development program for those seeking to learn more about the dynamic career opportunities in the field of pharmacy.
Apply now and see what students, faculty and staff are doing at the nations top ranked pharmacy school. Learn more about what it takes to highlight your best self and to be competitive.
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy is a strategic leadership development program consisting of seminars, specialized projects, and networking opportunities. This program is designed to build creative, confident, caring and critically thinking leaders. This program expands on the opportunities provided to LEAD participants.
As an extension of the LEAD Program, high school and college participants are invited to engage in an intensive mentoring and preparatory program that includes networking opportunities, unique experiences designed to develop strong professional relationships and provide access to faculty and students from one of the nation’s leading pharmacy schools.
During these sessions, participants attend seminars, academic-enrichment classes, working lunches, and networking time in a social setting, gaining a greater understanding of leadership in health-science fields and what it takes to succeed.
Leadership Academy date:
Saturday, January 25th from 9am to 12pm
For more information, contact Dominique Cossari
Saturday, February 15, 2020
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Beard Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill
All undergraduate and post-graduate students with an interest in pharmacy are encouraged to attend to learn about the pharmacy school admissions process, network with prospective students and enhance their professional and leadership skills. The event will also feature workshops led by current faculty and student pharmacists.
Mentoring Future Leaders in Pharmacy
M-FLIP provides an individualized and highly structured mentorship between Student Pharmacists and prospective college students. These connections foster building professional relationships, and increasing access to knowledge and confidence for those pursuing a career in Pharmacy.
For more information, contact Jordyn Druga at jdruga@email.unc.edu.
Admissions Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.