Pharmacy Summer Program for High School Students

• Students must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in the Fall of 2023
• Students must have a strong interest in Pharmacy
• Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• WI residents who qualify for free or reduced meals are encouraged to apply but the program is open to anyone in the United States
• Priority will be given to applicants who historically underrepresented in the health professions, including students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, student of color, first generation students, students from rural backgrounds
• Students will be required to follow UW–Madison’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, and abide by the State of WI mask mandate policies (if applicable)

• Students must submit the PSP application by the application deadline on January 15, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST. The application requires students to submit an unofficial copy of their high school transcript, provide well written responses to short answer questions, and a list of extracurricular activities.
• Wisconsin residents who qualify for free/reduced lunch, must submit the Precollege Scholarship form to Program Director, Lindsey DeCarlo, lindsey.decarlo@wisc.edu. Program costs are sponsored by the School of Pharmacy and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction grant, and we will need this form to keep the program free.
  • Student Precollege Scholarship Application Form (English Version)
  • Student Precollege Scholarship Application Form (Spanish Version)
  • Student Precollege Scholarship Application Form (Hmong Version)
• All participants will be required to adhere to UW–Madison’s COVID-19 safety protocols
• All participants under the age of 18 will need to get parental consent to participate

• Submit onboarding paperwork, and DPI paperwork (if eligible), unofficial transcripts, and onboarding paperwork by the designated deadline
• Agree to community standards established on the first day of the program to create a safe and respectful environment for all including campus, housing, and safety procedures
• Agree to follow campus, housing and safety procedures and complete all required paperwork by provided deadlines
• Wear business casual clothing most days of the program
• All participants are required to have a parent/guardians present at both Move-in and Move-out. If a parent/guardian cannot be present, then approval needs to be arranged prior to the start of the program.
• Due to staffing ratios, participants are required to be available the entire duration of the program and reside in provided university housing. Students are NOT allowed to be without supervision, and leave the program in the evening.
• Agree to have fun learning!

This immersive residential camp is an excellent opportunity for students interested in the Pharmacy profession. After full day of programming, students experience life in Madison through social activities like rock climbing and bowling at the Union, shopping on State Street, or playing sand volleyball. Past activities included: tours of different types of pharmacies, presentations about pharmacy careers, interactive labs to teach communication skills, compounding and sterile product development, tours, admissions overviews and more.