Pharmacy Education Program
The Purdue Pharmacy Education Program (PEP) is a residential summer orientation program that provides incoming pre-pharmacy students with a strong foundation for success at Purdue. The five-week program offers academic preparation, mentoring, and community-building opportunities to support a smooth transition into the College of Pharmacy. Students can earn up to 9 course credits.
Program Highlights
- Academic preparation for gateway science courses.
- Connection to peer and faculty mentors.
- Early integration into the College of Pharmacy community.
- Support for a successful transition to Purdue.
A limited number of need-based awards are available to selected students to help offset the program cost.
Next Steps
Step 1
Step 2
- Submit a FAFSA Application
The preferred deadline is February 15. The final deadline April 15. - Accept your offer of admission and pay the deposit by May 1.
Step 3
Go to the Early Start page and click on the box “Switch to Early Start.”
Step 4
- Complete the Summer Aid Application– located in the Financial Aid tab.
- Complete the Summer Housing Application
The preferred deadline is May 20 and the final deadline is June 5
Complete the Summer Housing application and the Fall Housing application if applicable.
Step 5
- Complete All Aboard Purdue
- Move in early July
Contact Us
Phone: 765-494-6116
Email: pharmacy-educationprogram@purdue.edu
Marie Martin Murphy
Director, Educational Opportunities and Student Success
mmartinm@purdue.edu
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