Hello colleagues,
We are halfway through the 2019-2020 PharmCAS cycle and preparations are underway for the 2020-2021 application cycle. We wanted to outline some of the upcoming important dates. The dates for the current 2019-2020 cycle are noted in black and dates for the upcoming 2020-2021 cycle are noted in blue). There may be other important dates beyond what is posted here. Additionally, the 2020-2021 dates are subject to change and we will inform you of any changes if need be. We hope this schedule helps you in your planning!
- FEB 18: Fall Academic Update closes
- MAR 02: 5th Regular application deadline
- MAR 01: CAG deposit deadline for applicants applying to CAG schools
- MAR 01: Initial admission decision codes are due from all schools
- APR 01: 6th Regular application deadline
- MAY 01: 7th Regular application deadline
- MID-MAY: New School Directory pages for 2020-2021 open to schools for editing*
- MAY 12: Configuration Portal open to schools for 2020-2021
- MAY 13: "What's New in the Configuration Portal?" webinar for schools @ 3 pm ET (Register Now!)
- MAY 14: PCAT Update webinar @ 2 pm ET**
- JUN 01: 8th Regular application deadline
- JUN 01: Last day for applicants to create a new PharmCAS account
- JUN 05: Applicant Instructions and School Manual released for 2020-2021
- JUN 15: Updated admission decision codes are due from all schools
- MID-JUN: School Directory edits are due from schools for 2020-2021
- JUN 19: Configuration Portal closes for 2020-2021
- JUN 30: Application and Spring Academic Update close for 2019-2020
- JUL 7: CAS Updates and Policy Review webinar @ 2 pm ET (Register Now!)
- JUL 14: Application and WebAdMIT launch by noon ET for 2020-2021
- JUL 15: Transfer settings feature and final Custom Export Layout file are available
- JUL 17-18: 2020 AACP Admissions Workshop in Long Beach, CA**
- JUL 18: AACP Student Recruitment Event in Long Beach, CA (Register Now!)
- JUL 29: PharmCAS Applicant webinar for 2020-2021 @ 2 pm ET (Register Now!)
- SUMMER 2020: WebAdMIT Training for New Users webinar(s)**
- SUMMER 2020: WebAdMIT Training for Intermediate and Advanced Users webinar**
- SEP 08: Early Decision deadline
- SEP 30: Final admissions decisions due from schools for 2019-2020
- OCT 23: Deadline for programs to report admission decisions for ED applicants
- OCT 26: Early Decision applicants with no acceptance status are automatically released
- NOV 02: 1st Regular application deadline
- BY NOV: PharmCAS year-end reports released for 2019-2020
- DEC 01: 2nd Regular application deadline
- DEC 15: Fall Academic Update opens
- JAN 04, 2021: 3rd Regular application deadline
- FEB 01, 2021: 4th Regular application deadline
- FEB 15, 2021: Fall Academic Update closes
- MAR 01, 2021: CAG deposit deadline for applicants applying to CAG schools
- MAR 01, 2021: 5th Regular application deadline
- APR 01, 2021: 6th Regular application deadline
- MAY 03, 2021: 7th Regular application deadline
- JUN 01, 2021: 8th Regular application deadline
*We will be transitioning to a new PharmCAS School Directory page form for the 2020-2021 cycle. As a result, not all of your current page information may carry forward, so please allow additional time to update your information for the new cycle. Open date TBD.
**Additional details and registration information will be provided once available.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Katie
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Katie Owings Bruce
Director of Application Services and Student Programs
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
703-739-2330 x1026
kbruce@aacp.org------------------------------