Admissions Deadlines

For entry in summer 2027

Jul 9, 2026
  • The filing period opens.
  • You may begin the application process by beginning your PharmCAS application.
Oct 1, 2026
  • Priority deadline
  • We encourage applicants to submit your PharmCAS Application by our October 1 Priority deadline.
  • All transcripts and at least 3 letters of recommendation should be received by PharmCAS and UCSF by this date, if submitting by the Priority deadline. See Checklist: Transcripts for details.
  • Details on our Priority deadline: PharmD Deadline Structure.
Dec 1, 2026
Oct 2026 to Jan 2027
  • Interview invitations are emailed.
  • Academic Update Window opens: Applicants with changes to their course schedules must enter them in PharmCAS. Fall 2026 grades should also be entered. As soon as fall grades are posted, send your transcripts to PharmCAS. See PharmCAS: Transcripts. See Checklist: Transcripts for more details.
Nov 2026 to Jan 2027Interviews held.
Dec 2026 to March 2027Admissions decisions are finalized and emailed no later than March 1.
April 2027If admitted, expect to receive a variety of mailings and forms which you must complete and return to maintain your admission status.
May to July 2027
  • Admitted and alternate students must submit official transcripts to UCSF. PharmCAS does not forward transcripts. More info and specific deadlines will be provided to admitted and alternate students.
  • Alternates on the waiting list are sent regular updates on their statuses.
Jul 1, 2027All prerequisite requirements must be completed.
Jul 12 - 16, 2027Orientation activities. (Tentative dates. Exact dates will be provided to admitted students.)
Jul 19, 2027Instruction begins.

Frequently asked questions about the calendar

  1. Are you on a quarter system or a semester system?
    Quarter system.
  2. Can I enter at winter or spring quarter?
    No, we admit one class per year.
  3. When is the application deadline?
    Priority Deadline: October 1.
    Final Deadline: December 1.

See all frequently asked questions about PharmD admissions

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