About Center of Excellence (COE)
The COE Summer Enrichment Program is a three-week program designed to introduce and expose participants to the Pharmacy profession. Various activities will be completed to give participants hands-on experiences in different aspects of pharmacy. The dynamic field of pharmacy offers several career opportunities which will be discussed by pharmacy guest speakers.
Students will also participate in ACT preparation, experiential labs, field trips, and health-related group projects.
Who should apply?
The purpose of the Centers of Excellence Summer Enrichment Program is to enhance the competitiveness of the pool of African-American high school students interested in health sciences and in particular a career in pharmacy. *Xavier University College of Pharmacy Centers of Excellence (COE) Program is supported by federal assistance made possible by the Divisions of Health Professions Diversity, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resource and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
The COE Summer Enrichment Program is open to high school rising freshmen through seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. The student must be able to attend throughout the entire duration of the program time in order to be eligible for any stipends or other incentives.
Center of Excellence Personal Statement Center of Excellence Teacher Recommendation
Admission Requirements
Step 1. Complete Application http://gradapply.ngskmc-eis.net/register/coeprogram
Step 2. Submit Center of Excellence (COE) Teacher Recommendation forms from a Math and Science Teacher, Personal Statement, Most Recent Report Card
Download COE Recommendation Form
Download COE Personal Statement Form
Step 3. Recommendation completed by a teacher familiar with your work. (Must be submitted electronically via email to centerofexcellence@ngskmc-eis.net . Please include the student’s full name and program in the email subject line.
Step 4. A copy of your high school transcript or current report card. (Must be submitted electronically via email to centerofexcellence@ngskmc-eis.net .
For additional information please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 504.520.7580 or centerofexcellence@ngskmc-eis.net
