SWOSU College of Pharmacy College Student Outreach and Pathway Program
Your Journey to Becoming a Pharmacist Starts Here
SWOSU RX Gateway is for college and university students exploring pharmacy and healthcare careers. The program connects you with the SWOSU College of Pharmacy and provides clear guidance on the Pharm.D. pathway, prerequisites, admissions, and careers.
Eligibility
- Enrolled at a college or university
- Interested in pharmacy or healthcare
- Majors such as biology, chemistry, pre-health, or related fields
- Planning to apply to a Pharm.D. program
- Want to learn more about pharmacy
Program Highlights
Personalized guidance on prerequisites, admissions, and careers
Connections with SWOSU faculty, advisors, and students
Campus visits, tours, and events
Updates on deadlines and opportunities
Why Pharmacy?
Pharmacists are licensed healthcare professionals and medication experts.
Careers include community, ambulatory care, hospitals, compounding, nuclear, academia, research, home infusion, consulting, veterinary, and medical liaison roles.
Top reasons include helping people, career variety, flexibility, stability, and strong earning potential.
Median U.S. pharmacist salary was $137,480 in 2024 (BLS).
Why SWOSU College of Pharmacy?
Established in 1939 in Weatherford, Oklahoma
Excellent educational value with small class sizes
Student-focused, supportive environment
Admissions twice a year and strong NAPLEX pass rates
New state-of-the-art building opening Fall 2026
Dual degrees available: Pharm.D./MBA and Pharm.D./MSHIM
We're here for you
We help you prepare, answer questions, connect you with faculty and students, arrange visits, and keep you informed about timelines and opportunities.
SWOSU RX Gateway - Your pathway from college to pharmacy school