Post-SOAR Follow-Up and Next Steps

SUMMER
Review information in the SOAR academic advising course, pre-pharmacy handbook, and School of Pharmacy website
Click into the links within these resources to further explore UW–Madison and the School of Pharmacy
Read UW–Madison’s student conduct and disciplinary rules (https://students.wisc.edu/student-conduct/)
Report/update your AP/IB scores with your advisor
Engage in activities/experiences that will address School of Pharmacy admission criteria
Add key dates to your calendar or planner – everything should be scheduled so you don’t forget about important deadlines
LATE AUGUST / EARLY SEPTEMBER
Watch your wisc.edu email for important updates and announcements from the School of Pharmacy
Participate in “Wisconsin Welcome” activities
Review your class schedule and any course announcements before classes begin
Attend the Pre-Pharmacy New Student Welcome & Orientation (Tues 9/5 from 9:30 – 11:00 AM)
Check out the Pre-Pharmacy club website and plan to attend the fall kick off meeting (date/time TBA but typically occurs within the first two week of the semester)
Throughout the fall semester, explore co-curricular experiences (student organization fair, club kick off meetings, volunteer or research opportunities, academic resource fair and more…)
LATE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
Attend a fall semester pre-pharmacy group advising/admissions workshop (watch your email for the times/dates and registration information)
Schedule an individual advising appointment for spring semester planning and advising
Use enrollment tools to explore courses and plan your spring schedule
Officially register for spring semester classes! The Registrar’s Office will send you an email with your specific registration date/time. This information will also be posted in your student center via myUW.
2023 FALL SEMESTER DEADLINES AT A GLANCE
Wed, 9/6:  Instruction Begins
Wed, 9/13: Last day to drop courses without DR grade notation on transcript
Fri, 9/15: Last day to add, swap, or change sections without departmental permission
Fri, 11/24: Last day to drop courses
Mon, 11/6: Enrollment times for Spring term assigned this week
Wed, 12/13: Last class day
Fri, 12/15 –
Th, 12-21
Final Exam week
Watch your wisc.edu email regularly for important updates and information regarding pre-pharmacy advising, admissions, outreach events, and pre-pharmacy club meetings.

We look forward to working with you this year!