What is the difference between a “precandidate” and “candidate” pharmacy school?
A newly instituted professional program of a college or school of pharmacy may be granted one of two preaccreditation statuses, precandidate or candidate, depending upon its stage of development. In the instance of a newly founded college or school of pharmacy, the programs generally progress through both statuses. Precandidate: A new program that has no students enrolled but has a dean may be granted precandidate accreditation status. The granting of precandidate status indicates that a college or school’s planning for the Doctor of Pharmacy program has taken into account ACPE standards and guidelines and suggests reasonable assurances of moving to the next step, that of candidate status. Granting of precandidate status brings no rights or privileges of accreditation. Full public disclosure by the college or school of pharmacy of the terms and conditions of this accreditation status is required. Candidate: A new program that has students enrolled but has not had a graduating class may
