Welcome!
As a CAP student, we already know that you are academically strong, motivated, and passionate about pharmacy. It is exciting for us to be a part of your pharmacy journey - which has only just begun! We are here to support and guide you as you work dilligently toward your goal of entering the PharmD program, and eventually joining the pharmacy profession.
Your CAP Advisors
Kaitlin Bynkoski
Director of Admissions
and Undergraduate Affairs
Becky Ewan
Academic Advisor and
Undergraduate Affairs Coordinator
Your responsibilities
CAP students must take their first two years of science studies at Waterloo, and complete the academic requirements for admission to the PharmD program by the end of the winter term of their second academic year. Students are responsible for ensuring that when selecting electives they take all of the courses required for admission to the PharmD program by the end of Year Two.
The CAP Maintenance Requirement Checklist and PharmD Course Requirement Checklist will help keep you on track!
Important Dates
Timeline
Support Resources
- Your CAP buddy - don't hesitate to reach out!
- Campus Wellness - Health Services and Counselling Services
- WUSA (Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) - Empower Me - 24/7 virtual counselling support, Grand River Transit (GRT) pass, Health and Dental Plan, and more!
- MATES - A student-run one-on-one peer support service
- Science Undergraduate Office - Dedicated academic advisors who will provide you with course advice, help you plan your academic career and connect you with resources.
- Grade calculator - Log in to Portal to access this great resource (through Academics: click on the course then go to Grades tab)
- UW Writing and Communication Centre – To assist in writing practice, support, and research.
- UW Student Success Office Learning Resources - Learn how to study effectively in university.
- AccessAbility Services – Whether you have a known or unknown disability, illness, or condition, they can help you develop your individualized academic accommodation plan for all components of your academic career.
- Student Absence – Learn what to do when you must be absent due to illness or extenuating circumstances.
CAP students having fun at the 2022 reception with team-building activities and advisor sessions.