Accomplishing Our Accreditation
Public Disclosure Of Accreditation Status
The Western New England University Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60603-3446
Phone: 312-664-3575
Fax: 866-228-2631
Accreditation Disclosure Explanation
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy in the United States and selected non-US sites. For a Doctor of Pharmacy program offered by a new College or School of Pharmacy, ACPE accreditation generally involves three steps: Precandidate accreditation status, Candidate accreditation status, and Full accreditation status. Precandidate accreditation status denotes a developmental program that is expected to mature in accord with stated plans and within a defined time period. Precandidate accreditation status is awarded to a new program of a College or School of Pharmacy that has not yet enrolled students in the professional program and authorizes the program to admit its first class. Candidate accreditation status is awarded to a Doctor of Pharmacy program that has students enrolled but has not yet had a graduating class. Full accreditation status is awarded to a program that has met all ACPE standards for accreditation and has graduated its first class. Graduates of a class designated as having Candidate accreditation status have the same rights and privileges of those graduates from a fully accredited program. ACPE conveys its decisions to the various boards of pharmacy and makes recommendations in accord with its decisions. It should be noted, however, that decisions concerning eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity reside with the respective state boards of pharmacy in accordance with their state statutes and administrative rules.
The accreditation term granted for the Doctor of Pharmacy program extends until June 30, 2029, which represents the customary eight-year term between self-studies and comprehensive evaluations. The academic year for the next currently scheduled review of the Doctor of Pharmacy program for purposes of continued accreditation is 2028-2029. This schedule is contingent upon maintenance of the presently observed quality during the stated accreditation term. A required on‐site verification visit will take place at a time that is practical and with mutual agreement between ACPE and the program Dean.
The purpose of the verification visit is to confirm the findings of the virtual site visit team. The ACPE Board of Directors reserves the right to revise its accreditation action or to alter these dates based upon monitoring, such as written reports and/or focused on-site reviews as may be scheduled during the accreditation term stated above.
For an explanation of the ACPE accreditation process, consult ACPE. This website will be regularly updated to reflect any changes in status.
On-Time Graduation Rate (as of 8/19/26)
The on-time graduation rates for the most recent graduating classes are presented below:
| Class of 2015 | Class of 2016 | Class of 2017 | Class of 2018 | Class of 2019 | Class of 2020 | Class of 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entering Class Size | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 75 | 62 |
| On-Time Graduation Rate | 69 (92.0%) | 66 (88.0%) | 69 (86.8%) | 69 (90.8%) | 61 (82.4%) | 57 (76.0%) | 56 (90.3%) |
| Total Graduation Rate | 71 (94.7%) | 71 (94.7%) | 68 (89.5%) | 72 (94.7%) | 69 (93.2%) | 65 (86.7%) | 58 (93.5%) |
| Students Still Eligible to Graduate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entering Class Size | 66 | 52 | 45 | 49 | 54 | 67 | 61 |
| On-Time Graduation Rate | 53 (80.3%) | 45 (86.5%) | 32 (71.1%) | 32 (65.3%) | 37 (68.5%) | ||
| Total Graduation Rate | 55 (83.3%) | 47 (90.4%) | 36 (80%) | 35 (71.4%) | |||
| Students Still Eligible to Graduate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Among currently enrolled students, those remaining eligible for an on-time graduation are presented below:
| Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entering Class Size | 52 | 45 | 49* | 54 | 67 | 61 |
| Students Still Eligible for On-Time Graduation | 51 (76.1%) | 49 (80.3%) | ||||
| Graduation Delayed: Academic | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Graduation Delayed: Non-Academic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dismissal: Academic | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Dismissal or Withdrawal: Non-Academic | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Licensing Examination Pass Rates
Pass rates for first-time test takers of the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) for the most recent graduating class (Class of 2025) was 84.8%.
NAPLEX pass rates for all pharmacy schools
For state-specific licensure disclosure information, please refer to the WNE Licensure and Certification Disclosures webpage.
Measures of Student Achievement
The Class of 2026 PGY1 candidates achieved a record 100% total match rate, with 11 of 11 active participants successfully securing residency positions. Two of those matches occurred during Phase II.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students were recognized regionally and nationally for their accomplishments. Below are some of these accomplishments, listed alphabetically:
Hedyeh Ajami
- The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP) Student Recognition
Rahma Al Juboori
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Innovative
Alexander Armitage
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Innovative
Brittany Bassett
- OTD Management Award: Most Feasible Project
Emma Begin
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Margaret Belenkiy
- OTD Management Award: Most Innovative Project
Cecil Buguis
- Student Ambassador
Serenna Cabral
- Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) Chapter Member of the Year Award
Carlos Calderon
- OTD Management Award: Most Innovative Project
- Student Ambassador
Channel Carde
- The Walgreens Pharmacy Champion Award Scholarship
- Phi (“Fy”) Delta Chi (PDC) Brother of the Year Award
- Student Ambassador
Vickie Clark
- The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP) Student Recognition
Anna Collier
- Excellence in Level Two Fieldwork Award
Mallory Curtiss
- PSGA Class of 2027 Pharmacy Student of the Year
Demiana Demetry
- The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP) Student Recognition
Matthew Dougherty
- Outstanding Graduate Research Award
- CoPHS Graduate Student Achievement Award
Brianne Dube
- Occupational Therapy Citizenship Award
- Student Ambassador
Nicholas Dulling
- Excellence in Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I Education Award
Maya Estrela
- The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Senior Achievement Award
Elayna Ferrick
- Excellence in Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I Education Award
- OTD Management Award: Most Feasible Project
Lindsay Fillion
- Genetics Best Poster Award
Jadie Garcia
- Alfred A. LaRiviere Memorial Endowed Pharmacy Award
Lorena Garcia
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Alisha Ghoussein
- The Ethel J. Heath Scholarship Key for Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS)
- The American Pharmacogenomics Association Student Award for Excellence in Pharmacogenomics
- CoPHS Graduate Student Achievement Award
Alisha Green
- Student Ambassador
Christina Guercio
- OTD Management Award: Most Feasible Project
Veronika Hicks
- Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Dr. B. Olive Cole Graduate Education Grant
- Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Cora E. Craven Educational Grant
- Aspiring Pharmacy Clinician (APC) Award
- Student Ambassador
- Pharm4M Student Ambassador
Kayla Hoey
- Patient Counseling Competition Top 3 Winners
Sophia Holloway
- Student Ambassador
Dina Ibrahim
- APhA-ASP Most Dedicated Member
Indiana Jenkins
- OTD Management Award: Most Feasible Project
Olivia Kay
- Genetics Best Poster Award
Thomas Kierkla
- The Western Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Award
Madigan Lame
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Karen LaRocca
- APhA-ASP Member of the Year
- Patient Counseling Competition Top 3 Winners
- PSGA Recognition for Meritorious Service
Carissa Laushway:
- The Norman and Minna Halperin Award
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Innovative
Alyssa Lewandowski
- The Occupational Therapy Knowledge Exam Excellence Award
Emaleigh Lindsay
- Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Ruth Davies Flaherty Service Award
Taryn Logan
- The U.S. Public Health Service, Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
Glodie Lubiba
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Shae Harrison
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Innovative
Keith Mank
- OTD Management Award: Most Innovative Project
Daniella Martinez-Duran
- Student Ambassador
- Occupational Therapy Emerging Leader Award
Armani Mayes
- Student Ambassador
- Occupational Therapy Student of the Year
Madeline McCloskey
- Student Ambassador
Hailey Medeiros
- The Robert W. and Marilyn P. Dobek Pharmacy Award
Nicholas Messer
- Outstanding Graduate Service Award
Rebecca Meyer
- Bear Paw Center Student Practitioner Award: Adult
- Student Ambassador
- COTAD Award
Caroline Mona
- Bear Paw Center Student Practitioner Award: Pediatrics
Kayleigh Mungovan
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Anisa Muse
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Innovative
David Nortey
- The Cupola Award of Excellence
Linda Okafor
- The Phi Delta Chi Distinguished Brother and Leadership Award
Aderonke Okusanya
- The American Pharmacists Association/Academy of Student Pharmacists Senior Recognition Certificate
Christine Olum
- Student Ambassador
Jacob Pariseau
- The Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Annual Award
Erika Phillips
- Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) Award
- OTD Creative and Innovative Thought Award
Liza Pinette
- The History of Pharmacy Awards
- Genetics Best Poster Award
Charlotte Pleau
- Genetics Best Poster Award
Loredana Randazzo
- The Occupational Therapy Professional Advocacy Award
Saylor Reed
- Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Ruth Davies Flaherty Service Award
Gabriella Reyes
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Samantha Reynolds
- Patient Counseling Competition Top 3 Winners
- Student Ambassador
Thomas Roche
- The History of Pharmacy Awards
Shanique Rowe
- Student Ambassador
Antonio Russo
- The Pharmacy Student Leadership Award
Cheyenne Salgado
- The Walgreens Multilingual Scholarship
Christina Segoin
- Alpha Zeta Omega Simon I. Sless Undergraduate Award
- Student Ambassador
Prapasiri Sribanchuen
- Pharmacy Practice Management Project Award: Most Feasible
Kenny Tran
- The Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Caroline Travaglin
- The OTD Emerging Scholar Award
Grace Tutt
- Bear Paw Center Student Practitioner Award: Telehealth
Cameron Vrabel
- Alpha Zeta Omega Frater of the Year Award
Jacob Wadas
- The Boston Druggists Association Scholarship
Michele Wysocki
- The Frank J. Skrzyniarz, RPh Award
Christina Yett
- OTD Management Award: Most Innovative Project
- Student Ambassador
Occupational Therapy Accreditation
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is fully accredited through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
The phone number for ACOTE is 301-652-AOTA [301-652-2682].
The web address of ACOTE is www.acoteonline.org.
Licensing Examination Pass Rates
Pass rates for calendar-year test takers of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) for the most recent calendar year (2025) was 90%.
Calendar-year NBCOT pass rates for 2024 were 79%, for 2023 were 92%, for 2022 were 90%, and for 2021 were 93%.