American University of Health Sciences considers for admission those prospective students who possess the academic and professional promise necessary to become outstanding members of the pharmacy profession. To select these students, the College uses a competitive admissions selection process. Within its competitive admissions framework, AUHS uses multiple criteria to select the most qualified candidates from an applicant pool that exceeds the number of seats available.

Admission Procedures

An individual makes an appointment to meet with an admission officer. The applicant is required to complete a comprehensive questionnaire that details their personal, educational, employment history, physical and psychological information, and reason for interest in the program. Once the questionnaire is completed, a brief interview determines the applicant's basic goals and priorities. A tour of the facilities follows including an explanation of what takes place in the classroom, the practical procedures conducted in the lab, and whenever possible, a brief discussion with the instructor and/or students. Following the tour, the applicant takes the Entrance Exam if applicable, (Wonderlic Exam for Certificate Programs) and applicable qualifying test. The test results are reviewed, evaluated and graded then discussed with the applicant.

If an applicant passes the test(s) with a passing score approved by the school administration, and if they are still interested, the applicant is then given a second interview (Panel Interview) with the program director/faculty member and another member of the administration. (A student is asked to submit an application for admissions to the school or programs desired, submit two recommendation forms, an essay and copies of transcripts. If the second interview with the applicant is successful, then the applicant's information along with documentation is submitted to the school's Director, the particular Program Director & Chief Academic Officer for consideration. At that point, the Director can accept recommendations made from the two prior interviews, or may request a third interview with the applicant. Once accepted by the Director, the candidate is eligible for admission. The enrollment agreement is filled out, a tuition payment plan is discussed along with the refund policy, payment of registration fee, and the enrollment documents are then signed. The applicant is informed of the start date and class schedule, their rights and responsibilities, along with the necessary requirements to successfully complete the course. A copy of the contract and the school catalog is given to each applicant.

If an applicant fails the entrance process and or exam, the test/results are discussed with the applicant and recommendations are made as to what areas the applicant needs to review or address for future consideration for admission to the school. The school reserves the right to reject students if the items listed above are not successfully completed.