Pharm. D. Calendar

Explanation:

The Doctor of Pharmacy Program calendar differs from that of the Purdue University calendar, including semester start dates. Students must refer to the specific start dates outlined on the calendar schedule.

First Professional Year (P1)

• The College of Pharmacy orientation letter provides the start date for P1 students in the fall semester. Other than the fall start date, the P1 schedule aligns with the University calendar, including observance of University breaks.

Second professional (P2) and third professional (P3) years

• P2 and P3 didactic semesters are 12 weeks in length (opposed to traditional 16-weeks) in order to provide experiential learning opportunities.
• In the fall, didactic courses begin one week later than the general Purdue population. In the spring, didactic courses begin near the end of January or beginning of February (fluctuates based on experiential rotation blocks).
• P2s and P3s complete a 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) in July, August, November/December (an option for P3 students only) or January.
• P2 and P3 students do not observe University breaks while enrolled in an IPPE.
• Students not enrolled in an IPPE may enroll in intensive electives (IEs). In the fall, IEs are offered at the conclusion of the 12-week semester. In the spring, IEs begin in accord with the University calendar.

Fourth professional year (P4)

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) begin in May, following successful completion of the P3 year.
• P4 students enrolled in an APPE do not observe University breaks.

Also see: Pharmacy Drop/Add Calendar - Fall 2020 Deadline Dates.