Calendars, Dates, Events

What does our class schedule look like?

The P1 fall course schedule will be available online via BannerWeb after registration occurs in early July.

What is the schedule for orientation?

The Orientation Schedule is not available yet.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen

Once the criminal background check is complete, is it automatically sent to the school? What else do I need to do?

The criminal background check results will be sent to Presbyterian College once you release them or automatically after 10 days. This give you a chance to contest findings if needed.

What steps do I need to take to complete my drug screen?

Please consult the Accepted Student Checklist for the full information on how to complete your drug screen.

Where can I have a drug screen completed?

You can get your drug screen at any of the sites listed in the original email you received from Application Station. You can get your drug screen at any LabCorp facility, provided that the facility conducts drug screens (some do not). Additional sites are available through the Application Station website by clicking on the “myTools” tab and use the “myCollectionSites” module. Alternatively, you can contact Certiphi Screening at (800) 803-7859 for additional drug collection clinic locations.

What paperwork do I need to submit to Presbyterian College after I have completed my drug test?

Everything is handled electronically so you don’t need to send anything to us, remember after providing your specimen to the lab, call into Certiphi (1-800-799-0945) to provide your specimen ID#.

Immunizations

Can I fax my immunization information to you?

No, unfortunately, we cannot accept faxed or emailed immunization documentation.  Please mail your information to:

Susan Carbonneau
PC School of Pharmacy
307 North Broad Street
Clinton, SC  29325

Please mail this information by the July 31, 2024, deadline. You may also hand deliver your information if this is more convenient.

Do I have to have all of the immunizations listed?

All immunizations—with the exception of the Tdap/Td—require more than one vaccine and/or test.  If you have not completed the series of vaccines, you must have at least started them by the July 31 deadline.   For hepatitis B and varicella, blood tests are required as proof of immunity.  If you have completed the series for these two diseases, you should have these blood tests completed before the deadline.  See the Accepted Student Checklist for more information.

What type of tuberculosis (TB) screening is required?

There are 3 types of screenings:  2-step TB skin test, IGRA blood test, and chest x-ray (with accompanying assessment by a healthcare provider).  See the Accepted Student Checklist to determine which test is appropriate for you.  The vast majority of students are able to have the 2-step TB skin test.

I had separate vaccinations for diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus. Is that okay?

We accept either Tdap or Td, and your last vaccine must be within 10 years of your expected date of graduation.  See the Accepted Student Checklist for more information.

I had the chicken pox when I was a kid. Do I have to have the Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine?

We cannot accept history of disease as proof of immunity. Please see the Accepted Student Checklist for more information.

Hepatitis B is a 3 shot series. Do I have to have all 3 shots completed by July?

To meet the hepatitis B requirement, you must show proof of immunity not just complete the shot series.  If you never had these vaccines or have not demonstrated proof of immunity via blood test, you should start the series before the deadline.  See the Accepted Student Checklist for more information.

Pharmacist Intern Certificate

Do I have to have completed my prerequisite courseworkall requisites for admission before I can obtain a SC pharmacist intern certificate?

Yes, SC LLR will only issue pharmacist intern certificates to students who have completed their prerequisite coursework with an official letter of acceptance, indicating that all conditions of acceptance have been fulfilled. Once your prerequisite coursework is complete, official transcripts received and verified, and AND your criminal background check, drug screen verified, and all of your required immunizations have been verified, Presbyterian College will send you an “official” acceptance letter so indicating. You should remit that letter (NOT your original acceptance letter with contingencies) with the SC pharmacist intern certificate application and fee to SC LLR. SC LLR will only issue pharmacist intern certificates to students within 90 days of starting pharmacy school.

Can I earn SC intern hours over the summer?

Yes, as long as you have (1) completed your prerequisite courseworkall requisites of admission, (2) applied for and obtained a pharmacist intern certificate from SC LLR, and (3) record the hours as directed by SC LLR.

Can I work at a place as an intern where the pharmacist is a preceptor for Presbyterian College?

Yes, you can work anywhere you like. You will not be placed on rotation, however, at a site where you work.

Required & Recommended Textbooks

Is there is list of required and/or recommended textbooks for Fall semester?

Go to Presbyterian College Bookstore to search for your course textbook(s) listing after you have been registered for classes in early July.

Financial Aid Questions

Presbyterian College Financial Aid Office
864-833-8290
finaid@presby.edu

Spring and Summer Transcripts, Proof of Registration

Please send to:

Director of Admissions
Office of Professional and Student Affairs
307 North Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325