STudent Organizations
Whenever possible, students are encouraged to develop some outside interest or activity in addition to academic study. A well balanced college career includes extracurricular involvement as well as classroom and laboratory work.
Students have opportunities to obtain military training; join social and honorary fraternities, sororities and clubs; participate in intercollegiate and recreational sports; the Purdue Bands and Musical Organizations; and a number of honorary societies. Women students may also participate in the Association for Women Students (AWS).
Both men and women students engage in the social activities centered in the Purdue Memorial Union, take part in the University Theatre, do staff work and writing for student publications, and enter into all the various extracurricular affairs of the campus.
The Dean of Students Student Activities and Organizations office maintains a listing of all student organizations at Purdue.
Pharmacy Student Organizations
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS )
Purdue’s student AAPS chapter promotes a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among graduate students in pharmaceutical science and other related disciplines. The chapter follows the mission of the national organization: to advance the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. We host a variety of professional development and networking events, which allow our members the opportunity to interact with and learn from alumni and industry leaders.
American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP)
AAPP Purdue (formerly CPNP) is a pharmacy organization that focuses on psychiatric pharmacy. It is a student chapter of the national organization American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists. The national organization’s mission is to promote excellence in pharmacy practice, education, and research to optimize treatment outcomes of individuals affected by psychiatric disorders.
American Pharmacists Association, Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
As the student branch of APhA, the Purdue chapter is also affiliated with the Indiana Pharmacists Association (IPA). Membership is extended to all students in the professional and pre-professional program. Its objectives are to encourage and provide for student participation in national, state, and local association affairs; to encourage scholarly, scientific, and professional activity and performance among pharmacy students; to provide a forum for discussion and familiarize students with issues confronting the profession.
Center for Health Excellence Quality and Innovation (CHEQI)
The mission of the Center for Health Excellence Quality and Innovation is to be a student-led organization to address the needs of underserved populations locally and globally through innovative projects and community engagement.
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
Our mission is to serve Christ and the world through pharmacy. We strive to motivate and equip pharmacy students to practice faith in Jesus Christ in their personal and professional lives. We strive through all our activities to encourage and teach a global Christian worldview and how to use our skills and education as pharmacists to better serve others, both in our country and around the world. We want our members to be cognizant of the issues of the world and what being a follower of Christ means in the field of pharmacy.
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)
Established in 2012, Purdue’s chapter of IPhO was among the first in the country. Our goal is to inform and empower students as they pursue opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry. By providing networking outlets, professional development opportunities, and educational resources, our chapter promotes the many roles that PharmD graduates hold within industry. All pre-pharmacy and professional students are welcome.
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
ISPOR’s mission is to develop an understanding of opportunities in outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics and serves as a networking and educational tool for students interested in these areas. The Purdue chapter serves both graduate and undergraduate students interested in these areas. Our chapter holds social events and seminars, attends ISPOR annual conference, participates in the ISPOR Student Research Competition, and has won the first place in 2018 and 2019 representing Purdue.
Kappa Epsilon
Pi Chapter
Kappa Epsilon is a national professional pharmacy fraternity whose mission is to empower its members to achieve personal and professional fulfillment by developing their confidence, self-esteem, interpersonal skills, and leadership vision while representing the interests of the membership to healthcare professionals and the community-at-large. Our national service projects emphasize breast cancer awareness and expanding the awareness of pharmacy as a career option to youth in the community. KE is open to students admitted to the School of Pharmacy, pre-pharmacy students, or allied health science students.
Kappa Psi
Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest professional pharmaceutical fraternity in America. The Pi chapter is open to students enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy, Pre-Pharmacy, and BSPS programs in the College of Pharmacy. Our fraternity is founded on four pillars: Industry Fellowship, Sobriety, and High Ideals. Guided by these values, we strive to develop leaders with a passion for service in their community while creating lifelong professional connections. With a robust alumni network and plenty of involvement post-graduation, Kappa Psi is a lifelong brotherhood. Once you are a brother of Kappa Psi, you are a brother for life.
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National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA)
The NCODA Purdue chapter is a part of a national organization with a focus to offer an international community for healthcare students with passion in oncology and pharmaceutical industry. Together we growth through education, leadership, mentorship, and opportunities in research and community outreach. We promote unique and dynamic experiences for students to collaborate with all oncology stakeholders through member led education opportunities, clinical education series, student educational talks, and access to a variety of other materials in the field of oncology.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
Purdue University NCPA Student Chapter provides a forum for pharmacy students to learn about the many career opportunities available in independent pharmacy practice. Student chapter members participate in NCPA on a national level, are involved in community service, promote independent pharmacy and stimulate interest in ownership, and advocate legislative action. Pharmacy students who are currently enrolled and in good standing may join as active members, and pre-pharmacy students may join as associate members.
Pediatric Pharmacy Education Done by Students (PPEDS)
Pediatric Pharmacy Education Done by Students is a student-run organization which promotes interest and awareness in pediatric medication management. Activities consist of hosting panels in which pharmacists speak about careers in pediatric pharmacy, volunteering in children’s outreach programs, shadowing pediatric pharmacists in a variety of settings, touring local children’s hospitals, and representing pediatric interests in college activities and events.
Pharmacy President’s Council
This council is composed of the President of each of the college student organizations. This is a forum for exchange of information between student organizations and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Pharmacy Student Council (PSC)
Pharmacy Student Council serves as a liaison between the student body and faculty. It is comprised of an officer board, a representative from each pharmacy organization, and two representatives per class (including pre-pharmacy and BSPS). The club meets biweekly to discuss updates, address concerns, and participate in volunteer and guest speaker opportunities. Pharmacy Student Council hosts various events such as a Dodgeball Tournament and Annual Faculty/Staff Breakfast.
Phi Delta Chi
Phi Delta Chi is the second oldest professional pharmacy fraternity in America. As a co-ed fraternity, it welcomes both men and women, recruiting members from 1st-year pre-pharmacy students to 3rd-year professional students. Phi Delta Chi offers a lifelong experience, fostering scholastic, professional, and social growth among its Brothers. The fraternity is committed to providing quality service to patients, promoting public health, and enhancing the skills of its members as health professionals. Dedicated to developing leaders in pharmacy, Phi Delta Chi connects its members with a national network of Brothers, working together to advance the profession.
Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)
The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the international Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Phi Lambda Sigma honors leadership. Members are selected by peer recognition. No greater honor can be bestowed upon an individual than to be recognized as a leader by one’s peers. Such recognition instills and enhances self-confidence, encourages the less active student to a more active role and promotes greater effort toward the advancement of pharmacy.
Pre-pharmacy Club
The pre-pharmacy club provides an information exchange and mutual support forum for students considering application to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Membership is open to all students.
Purdue Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (PAMCP)
PAMCP is the Purdue student chapter of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, the national organization dedicated to providing improved quality of life for patients through appropriate and accessible medication therapy. The chapter’s purpose is to allow students to explore the career options in managed care and other areas where the management of pharmaceutical therapy related to population health (as opposed to individual patients) is the major concern.
Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors (PPA)
Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors is an organization that is open to all students within the College of Pharmacy. Members of this organization assist with the recruitment of prospective students into the College of Pharmacy’s undergraduate programs by giving building tours, speaking on student panels, and much more. PPA is also dedicated to assisting current students by hosting professional development events such as the PharmD application review and mock interviews for the professional program.
Purdue Student Government - CoP Senators
Purdue Student Government serves as the primary representative organization of the undergraduate student body.
Purdue Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSSHP)
This organization, established in 1990, provides an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable about providing pharmaceutical care in hospitals and other institutions. In addition, students have the opportunity to observe pharmacy practice in an organized health care setting. Membership and participation in the Indiana Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is encouraged both as a student and upon graduation.
Rho Chi
The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Rho Chi is part of a national honorary pharmaceutical society. Eligibility for membership is limited to upper class professional and graduate students in pharmacy and is based on high attainment in scholarship, character, personality, and leadership – being limited to a maximum of 20% of each class. Each fall, Rho Chi hosts a silent auction to raise money for student scholarships, while the initiation banquet for new members is held annually in the spring.
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Society of Underrepresented Pharmacists (SOUP)
The Society of Underrepresented Pharmacists was created to empower Black and underrepresented pharmacy students within the Purdue University College of Pharmacy. The heart behind SOUP is to establish a community where authentic relationships can form and sustain between peers and alumni, illuminate pathways to academic and professional success, and increase the retention of minority students within the College. SOUP provides mentorship opportunities, networking events, and educational workshops to help students navigate academic challenges and professional development. Through service, outreach, and community-building, SOUP aims to uplift and empower future pharmacists from historically marginalized backgrounds.
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Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities. We offer student members the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills, focusing on volunteer and professional opportunities to serve the underserved populations.
Student Society of Nuclear Pharmacy, Purdue Student Chapter (SNP)
This organization, established in 1993, extends membership to students who are enrolled in pre-pharmacy or pharmacy curricula with an interest in nuclear pharmacy. The organization’s objectives are to give the students a better opportunity to learn about the profession through contact with their peers and invited speakers and through participation in Society functions. The Society also serves to improve communications between the students and the companies and individuals involved in nuclear pharmacy practice.
Tutors of Pharmacy
ToP is an organization of students in the College of Pharmacy dedicated to helping pre-pharmacy students in succeeding in any of their classes. We offer tutoring, extracurricular activities, and volunteering opportunities.
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