Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) provides comprehensive academic, professional and mentoring support to learners to ensure successful matriculation through the pharmacy program. As we continue to be a global leader within the 21st century, we will serve the multicultural population in education, research, and service to provide a transformative learning experience. The OSA strives to develop a more diverse collaborative environment that focuses on improving and maintaining healthy and resilient well-being of communities for years to come.

Mission

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) mission is to provide support for learners as they matriculate through the undergraduate and graduate programs of the College. Our office will continue to support innovation from our diverse leaders and scientists in pharmacy. The advancement and development of science will create and foster safer outcomes and treatment for our unrepresented communities of color. Through professional and community outreach activities, learners are also encouraged to develop and incorporate new practices that enhance public health and patient-centered care in diverse populations and settings.

THE OSA ASSISTS WITH THE FOLLOWING LEARNER-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Registration of classes
• Formative and summative assessment advisement
• Drop/Add and Withdrawal special accommodations as per university guidelines
• Advisement
• Professional development (information on career opportunities/residencies)
• Retention/Tutoring Program (CARE Program)
• Community Outreach and Volunteerism
• Student organization advising and guidance
• Facilitate problems with financial aid and other areas of the university to minimize any negative impact on the learner´s ability to matriculate effectively