Hey, I've received an invitation from University of Charleston, WV. I've been searching for some info on this school but I gave up.
Does anyone familiar with this school and their pharmacy program?
Are their pharmacy program new? They are not even included in the Naplex and MPJE pass rate list and pharmacy school ratings. In some websites, it says that their pharmacy program is online.
Does anyone have any clue???

I just had an interview with the University of Charleston this weekend and the school, although housed in only one building, was very impressive. They currently have candidate status with their first class graduating this May. Their average class size is 75 and their mission is to educate students with an emphasis and commitment to rural community pharmacy. Here is a link to their site http://pharmacy.ucwv.edu/

The interview was pretty laid back this weekend. I was dumbfounded when they asked us certain ethical questions. I really couldnt believe what they were asking(keep in mind, we are asked not to disclose the questions), but it really challenged the outreaches of your mind at times. However, on a more positive note, it seemed to be a really nice school, I expect them to have the accreditation once there first class graduates. I really dont see accreditation as a problem with this school, as it has been creating a buzz around WV for the past few years.

Alot of their stuff is online. You take exams and what not online. These are proctored. You ask me how? Well, they take a attendance in the classroom, you arent there or dont have your laptop, you fail. Case in point, someone thought they could cheat the system and take the exam at home while everyone else took the exam in class, needless to say, they arent on campus anymore. NAPLEX hasnt been recorded because the first class hasnt graduated yet, thus, no one has taken the NAPLEX exam yet.:thumbup:

The first class will graduate May 2, 2010; the school has been in existaence since 2006. We are not eligible for full accreditation until after graduation. The preaccreditation visit isste for April 13-14.

Hey guys, I also had my interview for Charleston almost a month ago, on Feb. 13. I was wondering did anybody get a decision from them yet? Any acceptances? I haven't heard anything yet regarding my status, and I'm really anxious about when they will be making decisions. If others have any information on the time frame it takes or actually heard from Charleston, please let me know. It's so nerve-racking! I want to call their office and ask, but I don't want to seem desperate or annoying.

I had an interview there about a month ago too and have yet to hear anything from them. I was already accepted to a school that I interviewed with two weeks later so I'm not too worried about it though. I think they said 4-6 weeks when I was there.

I got invite for an interview at UC too... anything I should do to prepare for the interview guys?

go to the sdn interview feedback section. there is a lot of helpful information on there about charleston interviews.

http://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/reo/1764923103.html

Friend of mine is trying to sell his place and we need him to because he's trying to move in with us, and if he doesn't, then another classmate and I have to move out! Help us out! If you're looking for a place to live or know someone who is, go to the link! Thank you!

The school actually has full accredited status now. We just got the news today. I am fourth year pharmacy student there (currently on my rotations) and absolutely love this school. Send me message if you had any questions I will be more than happy to answer them.

Can we change the day of interview?? I got an interview invitation on Dec 10 or 17 and both of the day i can't go....can i reschedule or i have to miss Charleston this year?? Anyone knows?
:scared:

I interviewed on December 17, 2010 but I haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else who interviewed in December heard anything?

I interviewed on December 17, 2010 but I haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else who interviewed in December heard anything?
Got email, they said my application is still under review, *oak!!!

I just got the email today too. They said my file is still under review and that if I haven't heard anything from them by Feb 7th to contact them! Wow, they are taking their time! I want to know already! Eek!

I just got the email today too. They said my file is still under review and that if I haven't heard anything from them by Feb 7th to contact them! Wow, they are taking their time! I want to know already! Eek!
Lolz, some of the commitees are still on vacation :D i guess! BTW, i was on Dec 17th too. I might know you!

I just received and interview from this school at the last minute and I am scheduled for Jan. 28th. Are there any current students on here that would be able to give me some advice about this school and their interview process?

I have a subpar PCAT score and only an average GPA so I really want my interview to go well. I have only ~50th percentile on the PCAT because I didn't get to study for the math or chemistry sections at all due to having a son during my final year of school. On the sections I did study for I had 80th percentile or higher but only got like 30's in the sections I didn't review. I forgot a lot of stupid little things like nomenclature, etc. but I did get A's in all of my chemistry coursework so they must have taken that into account.

What types of questions should I expect? I don't need exact questions but I would like to have an idea for what I should prepare for. I get extremely nervous during any type of speaking so I don't want to freeze up on a question I haven't even thought about.

Also, what are some of the features of this pharmacy program? What type of pharmacists are they trying to produce? Preference to students in retail, clinical, etc.?

I just got an interview invite today via phone on Friday. My interview date is Feb 12th.

Still.....i'm still waiting........The feeling is super suck.....!:scared:

I got an e-mail saying I was accepted on Tuesday! Has anyone else heard back yet?

I got an e-mail saying I was accepted on Tuesday! Has anyone else heard back yet?

Ooh...congrats...Is that your first choice school?:eek:

Thanks! I'm actually still waiting to hear back from WVU. They aren't making any decisions until they have our fall grades & PharmCAS is being really slow. I was really impressed with UC when I had my interview though. Their facilities are so nice and I love those mannequins.

I got an e-mail saying I was accepted on Tuesday! Has anyone else heard back yet?


I haven't heard anything back yet!! :( but congrats on the acceptance! :laugh:

I thought the interview questions that they asked were fun and challenging. There was no student that interview me, only two faculty member, and it was only one interview. Did anyone thought this was weird?

I got my acceptance today through email!!! :laugh:

I got my acceptance today through email!!! :laugh:
Congrats! i got email said i got declined:o....lolz don't know why i'm not feeling sad about this....just kinda disapointed (cuz it is maybe a bad sign for my upcoming 2 interviews). God, please stay with me in other interviews!:scared:

Congrats! i got email said i got declined:o....lolz don't know why i'm not feeling sad about this....just kinda disapointed (cuz it is maybe a bad sign for my upcoming 2 interviews). God, please stay with me in other interviews!:scared:
Hopefully it is a sign that you need to come to Ole Miss! I hope you do well there. Remember, Just be yourself (your best self) and answer honestly but practice the questions I gave you on the other post with someone... a friend or family member. that's what I did.:xf:

Do anyone of you guys/gals who applied, know about the apartments at U.C? When I went for the interview, it seems like the rents around the area are pretty cheap (under 500 with utilities except for internet/cable tv). I also got information that the apartments there are shared, I don't know if that means you get one room in a four room apartments or what. Anyone have other info on this?

Was interviewed on the 11th and heard back yesterday or so. The faculty seemed super nice and the facility was impressive. I like the school, but I'm not sure if I can really commit before I go to my other interviews.

I'm mostly just worried about getting a job after graduating and the drive to the rotations. Apartments do appear cheap though off campus, which is a nice bonus.

I interviewed on the 22nd of January and still haven't heard. I bugged the admission staff a few days ago and they told me that I was still "under review". Anyone from the jan 22nd interview hear anything back yet?

I interviewed the 22nd & have been accepted.

I interviewed on February 12th and found that I was accepted on March 3rd. Unfortunately I didn't know that I was accepted until today (March 9th) because the email went directly to my spam folder. Check your email carefully!

Anyone else still waiting for a decision from Charleston? I interviewed back in January and have been getting email updates every month since saying my file is still under review. I keep telling myself "patience is a virtue..."

Just be patient...I was an alternate too and got in.

Just be patient...I was an alternate too and got in.

just out of curiosity, what month were you accepted? or how long after you were placed on the alternate list were you accepted? thanks!

Umm...interview in January....placed on hold list/alternate list....reviewed again after all interviews were finished I believe...accepted in May (a handful of my classmates got an acceptance e-mail wrongfully as they sent too many), then placed back on alternate list for 2 more weeks until I got in again. Yeah....it was rough, but we're on rotations now! Great school, great faculty, great environment here!

Anyone else has an interview on 11th Nov?

I have an interview December 9th. Good luck!

I have an interview December 9th. Good luck!

U know u can reschedule to the 11th Nov. Just ask Stacie

U know u can reschedule to the 11th Nov. Just ask Stacie

Yeah I know. I actually rescheduled to that day at first, but another school wanted me to interview that day so I scheduled back to December 9th.

when did u guys get the interview invitation? I'm still waiting :(

when did u guys get the interview invitation? I'm still waiting :(

I got my interview invitation on October 20th

when did u guys get the interview invitation? I'm still waiting :(

I got mine around the same date, Oct 20 ish.

I received an email this week. I will be in the Sat group

hey i have an interview for december 9th also.. can anyone who interviewed there before describe the process for me please... thanks...

^ Good Luck on your interview!

Anyone else have interview on the 10th? I scheduled mine on the 10th because its the earliest I could requested off from work on the day I got the interview email.

I am also schedule on the 10th. I hope to see you there and Good Luck to Everyone!! Super Excited:)

Does anyone know where to go to explore, where to eat, and what areas are safe?

I just got accepted, but will decline cos i got my first choice

Hello, did anyone here go the Dec 9 interview? I am just wondering if anybody heard back yet.

yep found out i got accepted.

I was wondering if they have writing assessment as part of their interview?

Thank You

If anyone has been accepted to this school, please let me know so you can be added to the Official Roll Call for Class of 2015/2016. Please post in the sticky thread your acceptances and the program you will be attending (if accepted to multiple schools).

Here is the link to the sticky thread:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=847419 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=847419)


:):thumbup:

anyone have an interview on jan 7th?

anyone have an interview on jan 7th?
yep jan 7th afternoon

Does anyone know about how many students they interview and how many of those actually get accepted?

I'm not sure. It says on PharmCAS that they interview 250 and accept around 80. I interviewed on Jan 6th and there were only about 15 people at most. My friend who was interviewed and was accepted said that there were about that many on her interview day. She interviewed back in late November. .

I just received my acceptance email this morning! So excited. Good luck to everyone!

Anyone interviewing for the end mid-end of feb. session? Just got my invitation:) There is a slight concern that being so close to the end of the interviews it may be more competitive...I'm regretting waiting so long to apply now with all the rolling admissions at schools.

Any interview advice (without breaching any pacts to keep what was asked confidential of course) would be appreciated!!!


Best of luck and congrats to all!!!

Ya I just got my interview date on Feb 17th. I hope its not to late. Any advice for my interview?......I am kinda nervous.

I interviewed 1/6 and was accepted 1/13
It's not one of my top choices so if i get accepted elsewhere, i'm giving up my seat so hopefully someone who really wants has a chance of getting in!

good luck to everyone is who interviewing!

had my interview today. anyone else?

I had an interview Feb 18 and I felt like it was really laid back and the people were really friendly. I even laughed a little with the interviewers. Anyone else interview that day? let me know when you hear back!

I remember the dean mentioning that all students are given a laptop part of their tuition with the option to buy after gradation. Does anyone know if they have options as to what computer you get or if not, what computer they give the students?

You don't have a choice in laptops; your whole class gets the same one. The current one is a Dell, but it's pretty solid. Solid slate hard drive, plenty of processing speed (core i5), full windows 7 package, all that good jazz. If anything happens to it, the IT office handles it no questions asked (except water damage I believe). The laptop gets upgraded the start of your P3 year to a new system and when you graduate you can either purchase it or return it.


Glad you liked it, Quinn. If you couldn't tell, it's a pretty close-knit community. I'm loving my choice so far, and I'm saying that sincerely. Good luck to you all and your future interviews.

You don't have a choice in laptops; your whole class gets the same one. The current one is a Dell, but it's pretty solid. Solid slate hard drive, plenty of processing speed (core i5), full windows 7 package, all that good jazz. If anything happens to it, the IT office handles it no questions asked (except water damage I believe). The laptop gets upgraded the start of your P3 year to a new system and when you graduate you can either purchase it or return it.


Glad you liked it, Quinn. If you couldn't tell, it's a pretty close-knit community. I'm loving my choice so far, and I'm saying that sincerely. Good luck to you all and your future interviews.

I was accepted a few months ago, and I had been wanting to ask a current student a few questions about the computers. Do you bring it everyday? Also, do people take notes on paper of follow along on the computer? Finally, do you use textbooks, or it is all computer based? Sorry for so many questions lol. I was pleased with my interview and I fell in love with Charleston. Everyone was super nice and I can't wait to start in the fall.

Congrats on your acceptance!

We do bring them everyday, but it's your choice. All exams and quizzes are done via software on your laptop. Most people typically take notes on their laptops, considering most of the professors use powerpoint. There's a section under each slide that allows you to add notes in there. Although I do believe about 10 students take hand-written notes. Personally, I type faster than I write, and so I tend to take more computer-based notes.

As for textbooks, in general we are required to get textbooks. Occasionally there will be online readings, as with any university, but for the most part we do use textbooks. Most of our pharmaceutical resources however are online based. We can access them off-campus if need be, which is actually pretty awesome.

Hope this clears things up and let me know if there are any other questions. Every now and then I swing by on here to see if anyone needs any help.

To those of you that have heard back, did you receive your notification via email or through the actual mail?

I recently interviewed with UCWV COP on 02/25. I really enjoyed hearing about the program and it was also really great to talk with some of the students and gauge their experience. Most everyone I spoke with said they get very individualized attention if needed and that is important to me. I am excited to hear back. Is there anyone else out there that interviewed on 02/25? How would you rate your experience?

To those of you that have heard back, did you receive your notification via email or through the actual mail?

I think everyone receives an email first and then an official letter through the actual mail. I received an email exactly one week after my interview (Jan 13th) letting me know that I had been accepted. The next week, I received my official letter through the mail. It also contained information pertaining to immunizations, health clearance, etc. Good luck! :D

I recently interviewed with UCWV COP on 02/25. I really enjoyed hearing about the program and it was also really great to talk with some of the students and gauge their experience. Most everyone I spoke with said they get very individualized attention if needed and that is important to me. I am excited to hear back. Is there anyone else out there that interviewed on 02/25? How would you rate your experience?

I had a great experience at my interview! The faculty and staff were very nice. I interviewed with a faculty member and a practicing pharmacist. I was nervous at first, but the interview for me was very laid back, and we all even laughed a little at one point. The whole process was very organized and professional. I interviewed at another school before Charleston, and it was the complete opposite. The staff were unorganized and very unfriendly. It lasted of all ten minutes and it seemed like they were not all interested in what I had to offer. My friend who was accepted to Charleston said her interview went well too. Hopefully you will hear good news soon! Good luck!

I guess I am like a lot of other candidates at this point in the application cycle. I am continually checking my email and constantly checking sdn for updates from other students. I am trying to make a decision between my three top schools (ucwv is in this category) and before I can do that I have to know the committee's decision.
I interviewed on a Saturday and even though they said anywhere from 2-4 weeks I keep reading accounts of one week response times. Anyway, I guess I should just sit on my hands over the weekend. Tomorrow (March 3) is exactly one week since the interview. I guess it's pretty unlikely that they'll contact me on Sat.
It's kind of funny that I'm so consumed with recieving that email. There's just so much up in the air right now and I feel completely at the mercy of the committee. Anyway, I hope those that interviewed on Feb 25 will fill me in when their decisions roll in. Thanks!

has anyone who interviewed on Feb 18th heard anything yet? the anticipation is killing me!

I interviewed February 18th and I haven't heard anything yet. I've been stalking this thread for any sort of news.

I interviewed February 18th and I haven't heard anything yet. I've been stalking this thread for any sort of news.
Glad I am not the only one :) Hope we hear soon!

I don't know if this sort of response time is normal or an anomaly, but I interviewed on February 17th and quickly received an acceptance email on February 25th, then got a formal packet in the mail a couple of days ago. UCSOP says that they will notify you of any decision that they make (accept, waitlist, decline) and that the process usually takes 2-4 weeks. :)

I don't know if this sort of response time is normal or an anomaly, but I interviewed on February 17th and quickly received an acceptance email on February 25th, then got a formal packet in the mail a couple of days ago. UCSOP says that they will notify you of any decision that they make (accept, waitlist, decline) and that the process usually takes 2-4 weeks. :)
Congrats! I remember them saying they will email you when your application goes to committee? Did I remember that right?? Did you receive an email before your acceptance email letting you know they were going to make a decision soon?

has anyone who interviewed on Feb 18th heard anything yet? the anticipation is killing me!

I interviewed on 2/17 and received my acceptance by email 10 days ago and the letter two days ago.

Congrats! I remember them saying they will email you when your application goes to committee? Did I remember that right?? Did you receive an email before your acceptance email letting you know they were going to make a decision soon?

Thanks! I didn't get any emails between the interview confirmation and the offer of acceptance. I recall hearing that they tell you when the admissions committee is going to look over your application, but I didn't get anything like that. I just came home one Saturday afternoon and there it was, the acceptance email.

Good luck to you, by the way :)

Hahah I thought I heard that too! Well thank you so much :)

Congrats for all those who have been recently accepted and good luck to those who are still waiting! For those of you that have been recently accepted and who have Facebook, there has been a group set up for the Class of 2016 by current students so that we may get to know each other and for them to answer any questions we might have. Thanks!

hi everyone! i finally got an invite and am feeling a bagful of emotions from excitement :p nervousness :eek: and happiness :D all rolled into one. any tips? suggestions?

i saw a post or two about a writing component during the interview day, is that true? mainly because from the email i received regarding the interview, it only indicated a tour then individual interview.

also! do we have to stay after we are interviewed? is there some type of group thing at the end? i've got quite the drive after so i'm just trying to plan accordingly, thanks in advance!

hi everyone! i finally got an invite and am feeling a bagful of emotions from excitement :p nervousness :eek: and happiness :D all rolled into one. any tips? suggestions?

i saw a post or two about a writing component during the interview day, is that true? mainly because from the email i received regarding the interview, it only indicated a tour then individual interview.

also! do we have to stay after we are interviewed? is there some type of group thing at the end? i've got quite the drive after so i'm just trying to plan accordingly, thanks in advance!
There was no writing component in my interview day. It's a brief orientation followed by your interview slot. I'm not sure if they have an interview slot already picked out or if you are early you get earlier slot. I had a second interview slot 30 mins after the orientation. Then you can do a tour before or after your interview depending on your time and leave after your interview if you have no further questions. There was no group exercise.

I interviewed with UCWV COP on February 25th. The format was closed file with two interviewers. I am impressed with the program here and am still waiting to hear back. I was accepted to two other schools but they are both so expensive and have really large class sizes. Class size, cost, and enthusiasm of students already in the program factored heavily into my decision. Anyway, if anyone from my interview day, 02/25, has heard back please let me know. I am worried that a yes decision is less likely as more time goes by. Good luck to everyone!:xf:

i was hoping to scope out some apartments while in town for my interview just in case. mainly because i've got a several hour drive between my present residence and the campus, any suggestions? :cool:

Roxalana Apartments, Chesterfield Apartments, Kanawha Village Apartments (better off just going there instead of calling), Imperial Towers (pricy), and a few others I can't think of right now. Most students (and even some professors) live up at the Roxalana Apartments. They're a bit further away from campus, but they have great amenities and prices are fair.

Interviewing this Saturday! Really excited

In!!! Anyone else from mar 24 interview hear back yet?

In!!! Anyone else from mar 24 interview hear back yet?

Congrats!! I was wait listed : ( Hopefully some people give up their seats :xf:

Congrats!! I was wait listed : ( Hopefully some people give up their seats :xf:
Hey FBZ28, I was waitlisted about three weeks ago but found out early last week that I was given a spot! Don't loose hope :)

Hey FBZ28, I was waitlisted about three weeks ago but found out early last week that I was given a spot! Don't loose hope :)

Wow!! Did they tell you what ranking you were? I had asked Stacie G., but she said that they wouldn't know until after 4/11 which is the deadline for all to accept a spot on the waitlist.

No, I wasn't told my ranking at all, I just replied and said to hold my spot on the waitlist and then two weeks later got the email I was in! But I actually just got into the school of my choice so I will be giving up my spot! Good luck to you :)

Wow!! Did they tell you what ranking you were? I had asked Stacie G., but she said that they wouldn't know until after 4/11 which is the deadline for all to accept a spot on the waitlist.

No, I wasn't told my ranking at all, I just replied and said to hold my spot on the waitlist and then two weeks later got the email I was in! But I actually just got into the school of my choice so I will be giving up my spot! Good luck to you :)

Thanks IDREAMOFPHARM!! Congrats on getting into your first choice school!

Would anybody know how big the waitlist is or maybe a general idea based on previous years?

Found out this morning that I'm in!!! Today is a good day!

Congrats FBZ28 :)

Thanks!!

Can anyone let me know the stats of those who were accepted, please? :) I'm from KY and would love to stay fairly local.

Can anyone let me know the stats of those who were accepted, please? :) I'm from KY and would love to stay fairly local.
I was accepted here with a 73 pcat, 3.2 cum, 3.2 science gpa, bachelors degree and 2+ years of pharmacy tech experience, but gave up my spot in favor for my number 1 choice! Good luck though! :)

Hello everyone!
I have already applied to University of Charleston this year and I have been wait listed!!!! :( this is my second choice and I would really love to get in considering that I haven't heard anything from my first choice. I was told that I'm in the top ten on the wait list. I was hoping that anyone who had a similar situation could share their experience with me. Do you think it's likely that I will be able to squeeze in there? I'm so nervous!!!

Hello everyone!
I have already applied to University of Charleston this year and I have been wait listed!!!! :( this is my second choice and I would really love to get in considering that I haven't heard anything from my first choice. I was told that I'm in the top ten on the wait list. I was hoping that anyone who had a similar situation could share their experience with me. Do you think it's likely that I will be able to squeeze in there? I'm so nervous!!!

Did you apply during the 2012-2013 cycle? If so, perhaps you should post in the Class of 2017 thread:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=955706

But regarding your position, I'm also in the same boat with my top choice school so I know the anticipation kills! Maybe you can contact someone from the first choice school about the status of your application while waiting on this one. But whatever you do, don't lose hope!!