| SUMMER | |
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| ☐ | 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://conduct.students.wisc.edu/) |
| ☐ | 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 | |
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| ☐ | 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 9/1 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 | |
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| ☐ | Schedule your individual academic advising appointment via Starfish (watch your email for the times/dates and registration information) |
| ☐ | 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. |
| 2026 FALL SEMESTER DEADLINES AT A GLANCE | |
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| ☐ Wed, 9/2: | Instruction Begins |
| ☐ Wed, 9/9: | Last day to drop courses without DR grade notation on transcript |
| ☐ Fri, 9/11: | Last day to add, swap, or change sections without departmental permission |
| ☐ Mon, 11/2: | Enrollment times for Spring term assigned this week |
| ☐ Mon, 11/23: | Last day to drop courses |
| ☐ Wed, 12/9: | Last class day |
| ☐ Fri, 12/11 – Th, 12-17 |
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! |
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