• The filing period opens.
• You may begin the application process by beginning your PharmCAS application.

• Interview invitations are emailed.
• Academic Update Window opens: Applicants with changes to their course schedules must enter them in PharmCAS. Fall 2025 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.

Interviews held.

Admissions decisions are finalized and emailed no later than March 1.

If admitted, expect to receive a variety of mailings and forms which you must complete and return to maintain your admission status.

• 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.

All prerequisite requirements must be completed.

Orientation activities. (Tentative dates. Exact dates will be provided to admitted students.)

Instruction begins.