Course Registration

The course registration process is handled by the academic affairs officer located in the Office of the Dean. Per the university’s Office of the Registrar’s calendar, students will be informed of the proper registration time frames and required to complete their registration cards based on the upcoming semester class schedule. Students may individually submit their registration card or have their class president collect them (alphabetical order by last name) for submission to the Dean’s Office by the stated deadline. Late registration submissions are subject to a late registration fee being imposed on the student’s account by the university.

 

It is the student’s responsibility to check their account to ensure they do not have any medical or financial holds that will prevent their registration from being processed as a notice will not be sent from the Dean’s Office. In the event that there are holds on the student’s account, it is the student’s responsibility to resolve those issues preventing registration.

The College of Pharmacy strictly adheres to all deadlines published by the University for Registration, program changes, and financial obligations. Only students whose names appear on Official Class Rosters issued by the Office of Enrollment Management are registered officially and therefore, authorized to attend class. Instructors will not permit students whose names do not appear on the official class roster to attend classes, receive assignments or take examinations. The University will not register students retroactively for any classes.

 

Due to the serious implications, of failure to properly register for courses, the following steps are provided to assist students in the process:

Step 1. Opening of Registration Period

  • • Per the university's official Academic Calendar http://www.howard.edu/calendars/

 

Step 2. Register for Courses

  • Dean's Office provides upcoming class schedule with current course ID numbers
  • Refer to College of Pharmacy Student Handbook course descriptions
  • Dean's Office provides registration card for students to complete
  • Submit completed registration form online

 

Step 3. Confirm Registration

  • Wait 7 - 14 days after the registration period closes
  • Check your BisonWeb account
  • Confirm that your registration is completed. No further action required.

or

  • Take appropriate action with the proper university offices to resolve medical and financial holds
  • If courses are purged, the student must notify academic affairs officer located in the Office of the Dean to attempt to re-register the student’s courses in a timely manner.

 

Failure to follow through with course registration will result in courses either not being processed for registration (Non-validated status) and / or courses being purged from the system by the university. The student will therefore be considered as not enrolled in the pharmacy program and no longer allowed to attend classes or take exams. Financial aid will also likely be withheld due to non-enrollment.

 

First Year Advising

 

Purpose of Student Advising: To support students’ development of necessary skills, attitudes, beliefs, and experiences for academic and professional success. Serve as a resource to students (referral to services: counseling, tutorial, etc).

Objectives:

1. To have a 100% of all assigned students to earn satisfactory grade at end of each semester.

2. To ensure that 100% of all assigned students complete co-curricular activities requirement

3. To have 100% of all assigned students to gain employment / residency / fellowship.

4. To refer students to necessary student support services

 

Advising areas (AC3)

Academic (progression status-use EAB platform to assist with advising)

Curricular (course related)

Co-curricular (complete rubric for at least 3 activities; review CPD portfolio)

Career counseling

 

Format

  • Outside of classroom; sessions with P4s and NTDP students may be conducted virtually (zoom, phone, etc)
  • In a group (initial group meeting at the beginning of Fall semester; group/individual session at beginning of Spring semester):

 

  • At least one individual meeting each semester
  • Students should schedule the advising meetings with faculty early in the semester
  • Each faculty is assigned students from the traditional/non-traditional pharmacy class

 

▪ Advising expectations

  • Meet at minimum twice with each student advisee each semester (one of which is a group meeting)
  • Each meeting is allotted 30 minutes (may last longer as necessary)
  • Provide advising in: academic, curricular, co-curricular, career counseling for each student each semester
  • Provide resource to students to facilitate their academic and professional success (referral to alumni, tutorials, counseling, campus resources, reading materials, etc.)
  • Document all advising encounters in the Core CompMS

 

Traditional PharmD Program

Step by step guidance for academic progression in the program

 

    1. All incoming P1 students are enrolled in the Pre-Pharmacy Biomedical Preview Program (PBP) program.
    •             a. Students who successfully complete phase 1 of the PBP program will be assigned an individual faculty member, student mentor (PILs), and progress to the didactic curriculum.

b. Students who fail to successfully complete phase 1 of the PBP program will be automatically enrolled in phase 2 of the PBP program which will consist of a longitudinal program during the P1 fall. They will also be assigned an individual faculty member, student mentor (PILs), and progress to the didactic curriculum. i. Phase 2 of the PBP program will include the following: 1. Mandatory exam review of any failed PBP exam within 1 month of semester start

      • 2. Mandatory online – live remediation and case- based sessions via Blackboard collaborate
      • 3. Information on successful participation to be shared with Academic Dean and Progression Committee
      • 4. Meet with Success Coach one-on-one, followed by biweekly email communications during the P1 fall semester

 

2. Didactic / Experiential Courses

 a. Students who perform poorly ( less than 70%) on any assessment in a didactic course MUST meet with the Course coordinator one- on-one

i. These students are also highly recommended to attend COE tutorials and meet with the Success Coach

      • ii. P2 students in the IT1 and IT2 will be automatically enrolled in the P-cubed program if they have an average score of less than 70% after the first assessment. 1. Pharmacotherapy Preview Program (P-cubed): self-paced modules and recordings with monthly case reviews delivered by an external online instructor for the remainder of the semester

 

      • iii. P3 students in the IT5 and IT6 will be automatically enrolled in the APTI program if they have an average score of less than 70% after the first assessment. 1. Advanced Pharmacy Therapeutics Intervention Program (APTI): self-paced modules and recordings with monthly case reviews delivered by an external online instructor for the remainder of the semester

 

       b. Students with an average overall score of less than 70% at midsemester evaluation will receive Mid-Semester Early Warning Letters by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Students are reminded of withdrawal deadline. i. Students who obtain an average overall score of less than 70% at midsemester evaluation must meet with the course coordinator and success coach one-on-one

 

 

3. Final Assessment/ Evaluation

 a. Process for students with an average score of less than 70% after the final assessment or evaluation is the following:

i. Student will participate with remediation if eligible.

 1. If the student successfully passes remediation, they will complete the course with a grade of “C”.

 2. If the student fails remediation, they will fail the course.

a. The student will be academically dismissed if they have received 2 F’s in the same course, or 3 F’s on the transcript.

 

 

ii. Students who are not eligible for remediation will fail the course.

1. The student will be academically dismissed if they have received 2 F’s in the same course, or 3 F’s on the transcript.

 

If a student needs academic guidance at any time during the program, they should follow the following steps

1. Meet with your course coordinator: If you perform poorly on an exam, you must meet with the course coordinator to discuss and get guidance for improvement in the next exam.

 

2. Meet with the academic success coach: If you obtain an unsatisfactory grade at mid-semester, you must meet with the academic success coach. The academic success coach will communicate with you on a regular basis to monitor your progress, guide you to necessary materials or send you to a faculty advisor for further input.

 

3. Attend tutorial offered by COE: Tutorial services are offered by the COE. If your performance is poor, it is highly recommended for you to attend tutorial sessions.

 

If the student needs guidance to make informed decision based on their academic performance, the student should

Meet with Associate Dean: Associate Dean will meet with you and provide academic counselling for taking an informed decision moving forward. In addition, at the mid-point of a course an unsatisfactory performance letter will be sent to students accordingly.

Meet with your faculty advisor: This is a faculty person and will advocate for you in any case that is necessary, will interact with instructors, administrators on your behalf and guide you academically.

STUDENT ADVISING AC3

 

Student Advising at Howard University College of Pharmacy focuses on developing a mutually beneficial relationship between the student (advisee) and the professor (advisor) with the primary goal of helping the student gain the necessary skills, attitudes, beliefs and experiences to be successful academically and professionally. We believe advising our students is essential to ensure their successful matriculation and on time completion of their program. Faculty Advisors will have the opportunity to advise students individually and/or in a group, outside of the classroom, about their academic progression, curricular courses, co-curricular activities, and career counseling, (AC3). Office of Student Affairs (OSA) in collaboration with the College of Pharmacy will assign one faculty member to advise (8-10) students per semester.

Minimum Standards:

The following are minimum standards for advising/mentoring:

• A minimum of two (2) mandatory meetings with assigned faculty; one initial group meeting for all assigned students at beginning of semester, and a minimum of one individual meeting in person by appointment - between each student and his/her advisor each semester in which the student is enrolled.

• Booked appointments are usually 30 minutes long.

• The faculty advisor shall review student progress every semester using the AC3 model via a review of grades and other available information; and meet, as stated above, with each student to assess his/her progress.

 

The Role of the Faculty Advisor

• Hold a minimum of two (2) mandatory meetings with advisees each semester in which the student is enrolled; one initial group meeting for all assigned at the beginning of semester, and a minimum of one individual meeting in person by appointment (student must make the appointment).

• Make students aware of AC3 model of advising

• Provide academic support to aid with progression toward on time graduation

• Be sure to review student progress every semester via a review of student grades and other available information; and meet, as stated above, with each student to assess progress.

• Talk about career and educational plans and the skills and knowledge necessary to meet career and educational goals

• Ensure that students are being advised regarding academic progress and mentored regarding professional development.

• Collaborate with other faculty, Dean’s Office, practitioners and others campus wide to facilitate academic success by helping students gain access to necessary resources

 

 

 

• Recommend appropriate college and/or campus resources and offer referral sources

• Understand common concerns of students and advise them accordingly

• Provide periodic review of students’ progression toward academic and career goals

• Notify the Dean’s Office if an advisee misses a scheduled appointment or is unprepared

• Although faculty advisors should be responsive and willing to assist students to the best of their ability, advisors are not expected to be an expert in all areas and should not hesitate to refer the student to appropriate college and/or campus resources when necessary.

• Student who may need mentorship in a very specific area which cannot be provided by his/her assigned faculty advisor can seek assistance (by appointment only) of any other faculty member, who is capable of mentoring the student, at any time throughout his/her matriculation in the College of Pharmacy.

 

The Role of the Student Advisee

• Schedule and keep his/her appointments with assigned advisor per instructions.

• Schedule and attend a minimum of two (2) mandatory meetings with adviser each semester in which the student is enrolled; one initial group meeting for all assigned students (will be scheduled at start of each semester during the 1st common hours), and a minimum of one individual meeting in person by appointment (student must make the appointment).

• Be professional in all communications, behaviors and ethics. Come to the appointment on time and prepared. Booked appointments are usually 30 minutes long.

• Reflect on strengths and shortcomings and develop a plan to capitalize on strengths and overcome obstacles

• Take primary and increasing responsibility for making decisions based on available information and advice

• Ask questions and identify academic concerns and seek assistance

• Demonstrate an awareness of college and campus resources available to assist with academic and professional success

• Respond to all correspondence from faculty advisors in a timely manner

• Student who may need advisement in a very specific area which cannot be provided by his/her assigned faculty can seek out assistance (by appointment only) of any faculty member, who is capable of advising the student, at any time throughout his/her matriculation in the College of Pharmacy.