Admissions

COVID-19 info for 2021 applicants

Pass/Fail grades

UCSF School of Pharmacy does not have a policy regarding pass/fail grades. We have always dealt with this issue/question on a case-by-case-basis. At this time, we will accept pass/fail grades, without prejudice, for courses taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has always been our practice to consider grades in the context of numerous other aspects of the application, and an international crisis certainly provides a unique and compelling context. We are cognizant of the fact that some undergraduate schools are providing an option for students to take courses either for grades or on a Pass/Fail basis. We want to be explicit that applicants should not feel pressured by UCSF School of Pharmacy to choose the graded option, nor do you need our approval. Students and their families are facing many challenges at the moment. The pressure for grades need not be one of them.

Online courses/labs

Many undergraduate schools have moved to online instruction during the pandemic. UCSF School of Pharmacy will accept online courses/labs if they are offered by the school at which the candidate was enrolled prior to the current crisis. For students who are beyond undergraduate school, we will accept online courses/labs undertaken to meet prerequisites regardless of the institution, as long as it is regionally-accredited. If you are uncertain about the suitability of your specific plans, please contact us at [email protected] prior to enrolling in the course.