Elms College & WNE Articulation Agreement

Articulation Agreement between Elms College and Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

This agreement will provide qualified students from Elms College the enhanced opportunity to pursue study in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Western New England University (WNE) College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS).

Objectives

1. To attract quality students to WNE's PharmD and OTD programs from Elms College.
2. To promote an efficient transition for Elms College students who have met the prerequisite requirements of WNE's PharmD or OTD programs.
3. To facilitate exchange of information and encourage academic coordination and cooperation between Elms College and WNE College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Stipulations

1. The two institutions propose to maintain current listings of course equivalencies relevant to this agreement and to advise each other regarding relevant changes in courses and/or programs.
2. This agreement will be reviewed every five years following the date of implementation. At that time, each institution will advise the other of its intention to continue or discontinue, and suggest changes as needed to maintain the agreement.
3. Elms College agrees to advise its students of this agreement, the minimum requirements for consideration, and the procedures and time frames for application and acceptance into the OTD or PhamD program at WNE.
4. WNE agrees to provide at least one on-campus informational session per academic year at Elms College; individual advising sessions may also be arranged by request.
5. WNE will guarantee an interview to any Elms College student who meets the minimum GPA requirements for either program.

It is mutually understood that to be considered for admission to the OTD or PhannD programs at Western New England University program under the terms of this Articulation Agreement, qualified applicants will:

1. Successfully be on track to complete a bachelor of arts or sciences degree from Elms College prior to matriculating into either program;
2. Complete or be in the process of completing all prerequisite coursework (see attached documents).
3. Complete each prerequisite course with a grade no lower than:
   1. C (2.0) for Doctor of Occupational Therapy
   2. C- (1.7) for Doctor of Pharmacy.
4. Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA and 3.0 minimum prerequisite GPA at the time of application and matriculation into Western New England University.

Students applying for the PharmD program must apply through PhannCAS. Students applying for the OTD program can apply on the WNE website or through OTCAS.

Additional application requirements and information