Roosevelt U. pharmacy program partners with City Colleges on dual enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago students now have a direct pathway to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Roosevelt University through a new partnership.

City Colleges students who complete the prerequisites and meet GPA requirements can enroll directly in the Roosevelt pharmacy program. Through the partnership, admissions counselors will help students choose their courses and map their path to graduation.

The dual enrollment agreement aims to expand access for underserved applicants. All students in the program will be considered for renewable merit scholarships, as well as a one-time first-year scholarship. City Colleges students also do not have to submit PCAT test scores or pay an application fee.

"At Roosevelt University, I was trained to be a competent, committed and compassionate health care provider," said third-year PharmD student and City College alum, Mustafa Mohammed Ali. "This partnership is a great opportunity for students at city colleges to experience patient-centered learning."

Roosevelt students can complete their PharmD degree in three years, one year less than in traditional programs. Students gain hands-on training in small classes and clinical rotations at some of Chicago’s top health care systems. After graduation, alumni go on to work as community pharmacists, clinicians and researchers.

The direct enrollment program is accepting applications through the spring. Contact pharmacy@roosevelt.edu to learn more.

About Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University is a private institution founded in 1945 on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Roosevelt offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs online and at four campus locations in the Chicago area.

In March 2020, the Higher Learning Commission approved the integration of Roosevelt University and Robert Morris University Illinois. Through the Building a Stronger University strategic plan, the new Roosevelt will be nationally recognized as a catalyst for students from all walks of life to receive transformational learning experiences. Students who attend the expanded University will become socially conscious citizens who thrive in a diverse and changing world. Learn more at roosevelt.edu