Pharmacy Community College Connect (PC3)
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is excited to announce a new program for students interested in a exploring a career in pharmacy. Pharmacy Community College Connect (PC3) is for students from tribal and community colleges who want to see if a career in pharmacy is right for them, or who know they want to go into pharmacy.
About the Program
PC3 is a 5 week program, and this year’s dates are May 19 to June 16, 2025.
For students in Washtenaw, Oakland and Wayne Counties, students can participate in PC3 by commuting to the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus, meeting in person 3 days a week, and virtually 2 days a week. For students in the Upper Peninsula, we have a cohort through our partner institution, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, that also meets with the same schedule. For students at other schools, a full-virtual option is available.
PC3 offers:
- Stipend
- Academic advising
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
- Job shadowing and career exploration
- Student-led academic coursework
- And fun activities with your cohort!
Also, students who complete the first year of the program are automatically invited to participate for a second summer, which will be June 30 through July 30, 2025.
For more information, access to the application, and a list of frequently asked questions, head over to our Prospective Students page!
Important Dates
Program Dates:
- Rising Cohort 2025 (First-time participants): May 19 through June 16, 2025
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: In-Person, 9am-3pm (EST)
- Tuesday, Thursday: Remote, 9am-3pm (EST)
- Continuing Cohort 2024 (Returning participants- by invitation only): June 30 through July 30, 2025.
- Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm
Application Dates: Applications for the 2025 cohort will open November 18th, 2024.
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