College of Pharmacy Hosting Open House May 16

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 23, 3015) -- The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy will host an open house for prospective students on Saturday, May 16. This event is geared toward students currently in high school or college.

This open house will feature a three-hour information session and will provide an opportunity for students and guests to learn more about the pharmacy profession, career opportunities in the field, and specific information about UK's Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) professional program.

An optional "Preparing and Strengthening Your Application" workshop will be held at the end of the open house. This session is designed for students who are beginning the application process to pharmacy school. A UK College of Pharmacy advisor will discuss the entire application process, including PharmCAS, UK supplemental application, essays, letters of reference, and interviews.

Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Biological Pharmaceutical Complex, located at 789 South Limestone, with the program beginning promptly at 10. The event will end by 1 p.m., followed by optional tours. Online registration is required.

To be notified of future open houses and other special opportunities via email, pre-pharmacy students may also sign up to receive updates here.