School of Pharmacy
Organizations for professional degree students
Virginia Academy of Students of Pharmacy
Students in the School of Pharmacy have an opportunity to become members of this organization that is affiliated with the Virginia Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmacists Association. The group meets regularly presenting programs of interest to the student body.
Student Chapter Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Pharmacy students who are interested in the practice of pharmacy in organized health care settings may become members.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
This student subdivision of the National Pharmaceutical Association works to define the future role of minority health professionals in the community.
Student Association of Community Pharmacists
This student organization focuses on issues of interest to students who plan to pursue careers in community pharmacy. It is affiliated with the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Student Association of Consultant and Geriatric Pharmacists
This organization is for students interested in geriatric pharmacy and/or long-term care and consultant pharmacy.
Student Chapter of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
This organization fosters interest among professional and graduate students in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes assessment.
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
This student organization focuses on helping student pharmacists to grow spiritually and promote fellowship within the profession.
Fraternities for professional degree students
Chapters of Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, and Phi Delta Chi are active within the student body. These fraternities extend invitations, according to the rules of the Interfraternity Council, to pharmacy students to become members. Eligibility for consideration is based upon academic achievement as determined by the Interfraternity Council and the dean’s office.