Requirements for Incoming PharmD Students
| Requirement | Due Date | Submit to |
|---|---|---|
| Receive university email/access to portal |
July | Will receive info from IT in July |
| Registration for P1 fall courses |
July | Done by Student Affairs Future semesters (Spring p1 and on) will be completed by students individually |
| Drug card access | July | Information to be provided in June/July |
| One Card Photo | August | https://www.umaryland.edu/onecard/ |
| Vaccine Record | Aug. 15 |
https://www.umaryland.edu/studenthealth/electronic-vaccine-record/ Electronic Vaccine Record |
| Immunization requirements |
Aug. 15 |
https://www.umaryland.edu/studenthealth/immunization-requirements/ Clinical site placements may have additional vaccination requirements. |
| Outstanding prerequisites | Aug. 15 |
Send updated transcripts if you have summer or spring coursework due to patrice.sharp@rx.umaryland.edu |
| School Begins | Aug. 18 | New Student Orientation and P1 first day of classes |
| Health insurance | Sept. 15 |
https://www.umaryland.edu/student-financial-services/student-insurance/ Students have until Sept. 15 to enroll in Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or waive health insurance if currently enrolled in a health insurance plan. |
| Lifetime HIPAA Training - Basic (HIPAA 125) |
Sept. 15 | Instructions on completion will be provided through the PharmD Required Training Blackboard page available in August. |
| Lifetime HIPAA Training - IT (HIPAA 203) |
Sept. 15 | |
| Lifetime HIPAA Training - Research (HIPAA 201) |
Sept. 15 | |
| Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training | Sept. 15 | |
| Advisor meetings | Once a semester | Coordinated by Student Affairs (Fall) and your advisors (Spring) |
| Drug Substance Abuse Prevention Training | TBD | Information sent to students by campus |
| Title-IX/Harassment | TBD | Information sent to students by campus |
| Plan of Study | Usually October (Fall) and March (Spring) | The plan of study allows you to plan your upcoming courses and electives if applicable. There is also a reflection that is required to be completed. Due each semester in preparation for following semester’s registration |
| CPR Training for incoming P1 students and current P3 students |
Spring 2026 semester for 2025-2026 academic year | You can seek your own training but there will be training opportunities provided on site, dates TBD. Spots may be limited. Information will be provided on where to upload CPR training completion. |
| Annual TB screening | April annually |
TB screenings are required in April of every year as a requirement for rotations. |