The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy hosts several signature, annual events throughout the year. These events help shape the School of Pharmacy to grow and engage with our campus community and the larger community.

These special events include:

  • The Health and Wellness Fair in Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh
  • Admitted Students Day for our admitted students
  • Pharmacy Exploration Days for high school students interested in pharmacy
  • Advocacy Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building
  • White Coat Ceremonies for both our On-Campus and Online Pharm.D. programs
  • Commencement

 

Special Events

 
 
group photo of prospective students at pharmacy exploration day

Pharmacy Exploration Day

Are you a high school or college student thinking about transferring? Join Pharmacy Exploration Day this June to explore our pharmacy program, faculty and students. The one-day camp highlights job pathways and explores a day in the life of a pharmacist.

More Information & Registration
a professor and prospective students discussing the school of pharmacy

Admitted Students Day

Every February, the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy hosts prospective students for Admitted Students Day. Admitted Students Day gives you and your family the opportunity meet with faculty, staff, alumni and current student pharmacists as well as experience a demonstration of SimMan, learn about unique experiential education opportunities, participate in a Q & A with current student pharmacists and more.

students at 2025 advocacy day in courthouse

Advocacy Trip

Every year, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy student pharmacists partner with the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association to visit the Pennsylvania Capitol Building to advocate to lawmakers for the pharmacy profession. The School of Pharmacy believes strongly in the need for pharmacists to learn to advocate for the profession and remains the only pharmacy school in the country to require advocacy training for graduation.

graduating pharmacy students in a group photo

Commencement Ceremony

The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy holds a special commencement ceremony every May for pharmacy graduates independent of the Duquesne University Commencement.

students consulting with a community member at the health fair

Health & Wellness Fair

To kick off American Pharmacists Month, the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy hosts the annual Health and Wellness Fair in Market Square on the first Wednesday in October. All pharmacy student organizations sponsor a booth and student pharmacists offer free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood glucose and Tanita screenings and offer flu shots and a variety of free products and health information.

students reciting oath of professionalism at white coat ceremony

White Coat Ceremony

Every August, the School of Pharmacy welcomes student pharmacists into the professional phase of the Pharm.D. program, after successfully completing two years in the pre-professional phase of the program, and members of the Online Pharm.D. program with white coats and pins.

 

Special Programs

The Academic Partners Program, an integrated team of clinicians with diverse backgrounds of expertise in every facet of pharmacy practice, is dedicated to the improvement of health outcomes through provision of education, the advancement of research, and a commitment to social responsibility. A passion for education insures continued improvement in patient care through enhanced experiential learning to train future pharmacists to continue the tradition of pharmacy practice excellence.
To provide our student pharmacists with a complete learning experience, we partner with PioneerRx Pharmacy Software–the top program chosen by independent pharmacists.

The software is equipped with powerful tools that will prepare student pharmacists to graduate with a robust set of skills. The implementation of PioneerRx enhances learning experiences and provides student pharmacists the latest technology currently being used in pharmacies. With these experiences, student pharmacists graduate ready for the workforce.

Learn more about PioneerRx Web/Pharmacy System.