Change of Degree Objective (CODO) Process
CODO Requirements
Students wishing to switch (CODO) into the College of Pharmacy are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss degree options and requirements. Appointments may be made by calling the Office of Student Services at 765-496-6885 or by stopping in the office, located in RHPH 156. Specific CODO requirements and procedures are listed below.
Pre-Pharmacy Program
Pre-Pharmacy: The Pre-Pharmacy program serves the role of a preparatory major for the Doctor of Pharmacy (professional) program at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Minimum Semesters: | 1 |
| Minimum Hours: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.5 |
| Chemistry Requirement | Minimum C- credit in one of the following: CHM 11500, CHM 11510 & 11520, CHM 12500, or CHM 12901 |
| Comments: | Students are encouraged to meet first with an academic advisor. |
| Contact Information: | Any Office of Student Services academic advisor– call 496-6885 to make an appointment |
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS)
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program is a four-year degree which prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry to support research, development and manufacturing operations or as preparation for graduate or medical school programs.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Minimum Semesters: | 1 |
| Minimum Hours: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.5 |
| Chemistry Requirement | Minimum C- credit in one of the following: CHM 11500, CHM 11510 & 11520, CHM 12500, or CHM 12901 |
| Comments: | Students are encouraged to meet first with an academic advisor. |
| Contact Information: | Any Office of Student Services academic advisor- call 496-6885 to make an appointment |
CODO IN Procedures
Current Purdue Students wishing to CODO into the College of Pharmacy should complete the following:
- Call 765-496-6885 and make an appointment with an advisor in the College of Pharmacy to review program options and plan of study.
- Meet with current academic advisor, who can initiate a Change of Curricula CODO request.
- The College of Pharmacy Office of Student Services will review the request. If CODO requirements are met and it is approved, then the student will need to accept the CODO offer.
- Once it has been processed, the student will receive contact from a College of Pharmacy advisor.
CODO OUT Procedures
Current College of Pharmacy Students wishing to CODO to another College/School on campus should visit the Registrar’s CODO information website and follow the procedures listed for the college or school that they wish to join. Then, they should discuss this with their current advisor. Once the student is eligible to CODO to the new program, their current advisor will initiate the Change of Curricula CODO request to the new program.