First Year Information

Welcome, First Years!

If you have been accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy Program of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta, these first year information pages are for you! It is strongly recommended to review these pages before orientation.

Check out the following useful links...

  • Orientation Information

    Orientation is a two day welcoming and introduction for incoming students into the faculty and profession. It is recommended to pre-register for orientation to avoid line-ups on orientation day.

  • First Year Checklist

    In first year, there are several requirements you must fulfil before you may participate in your student practicums, and other general “to-dos”. We have created a simple checklist to help students navigate this process.

  • APSA Membership Information

    APSA active membership is an invaluable asset to pharmacy students at the University of Alberta. Visit this page to learn more about membership, and pay online if desired.