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 and PharmD advisors:
Becky
Ewan
(left)
Kaitlin
Bynkoski
(right)
Contact
us!
Your Science advisor:
Alex
Steinke
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Alex!
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!
CAP deadlines
CAP2022
- CAP Year One Update due June 1, 2023
- Download the Course Requirement Checklist (see button above)
- Intent to Register web form opens December 2023 (will be due January 18, 2024)
- CAP2022 Pharmacy Experience Tracking Sheet (PDF) due January 18, 2024
- Complete Casper
CAP2023
- CAP Year One Update due June 1, 2024
- Download the Course Requirement Checklist (see button above)
- Intent to Register web form opens December 2024 (will be due January 10, 2025)
- CAP2023 Pharmacy Experience Tracking Sheet (PDF) due January 10, 2025
- Complete Casper
Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | CAP Reception (Current CAP students only) |
School of Pharmacy |
| Nov 25, 2023 |
Fall Open House |
School of Pharmacy |
| Early March 2024 TBD |
CAP2022 Interview and FSA Prep Session |
School of Pharmacy |
| Mar 23, 2024 |
March Open House |
School of Pharmacy |
Support
Your CAP Buddy
- Don't hesitate to reach out!
Mental Health
- Health Services and Counselling Services (Campus Wellness) 519-888-4096
- Empower Me - online counselling and life coach sessions
Peer Support
Academic Resources
- 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.
