Pharmacy open houses announced at ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, TN (Sept. 6, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering free in-person
and virtual open house events for prospective students, high school teachers and guidance
counselors interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession. The dates are
as follows:
- Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on-site, ETSU Family Weekend—RSVP here
- Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on-site, ETSU Homecoming—RSVP here
- Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 4-6 p.m., virtual —RSVP here
Open to attendees and their guests, the open house events will include a welcome from
Dean Debbie Byrd, an overview of the college’s nationally recognized program, a chance
to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, tours of campus, and admissions and
scholarship information. The in-person open house events coincide with ETSU football
games and will offer up to four free tickets for attendees and their guests. Register
for the events at etsu.edu/RxOpenHouse.
“We are excited to offer these preview days to give prospective students a chance
to learn more about the numerous pharmacy career options that they can experience
while at Gatton College of Pharmacy,” said Dr. Kathy Mueller, the new director of
Admissions at the college. Mueller also serves as assistant professor of Pharmacy
Practice and is an inaugural faculty member at the college. “Pharmacy jobs increased
18% across the country and 23% in the Southeast in 2021, so it’s clear the world needs
pharmacists more than ever before to serve on the front lines.”
Students who apply for a spot in the Class of 2027 before Nov. 1 can earn up to $10,000
in scholarships as Priority Scholarship applicants. High-achieving high school seniors or current ETSU freshmen who are ready to start
their pharmacy career now can apply for the college’s Early Admission Pathway and earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) in six years.
For more information, email pharmacy@etsu.edu or call (423) 439-6338. Learn more and apply at etsu.edu/pharmacy.