East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free Pharmacy Career Showcase event on Saturday, Nov. 8, providing students with an opportunity to learn more about the wide variety of pharmacy careers available and the college’s flexible admissions pathways.
Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. in Building 7, ETSU’s main pharmacy building on the Mountain Home VA Campus. The event will end at 2 p.m. with an optional tour.
The event offers hands-on learning experiences, a chance to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, personalized admissions pathway information and campus tours. A complimentary lunch will be provided.
Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Participants are encouraged to register early at etsu.edu/RxAdmissions.
“The roles of pharmacists have grown exponentially over the years, from traditional roles in community pharmacies to a wide range of career options, like ambulatory care pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, clinical pharmacy and much more,” said Steve Ellis, assistant dean for student affairs. “With October being American Pharmacists Month, we’re celebrating the fact that pharmacists are the most accessible health care providers and serve on the front lines.
“We are excited for prospective students to learn more about this exciting career and our college, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,” Ellis continued.
At the Pharmacy Career Showcase, students can learn more about key upcoming scholarship and application dates:
Scholarships for Traditional Pathway
To qualify for the Gatton First Choice Scholarship, a one-time $2,500 scholarship, students must be accepted and commit by Dec. 1. Applications are preferred by Nov. 1.
Students who demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher may qualify for the Academic Merit Scholarship, which awards $2,500 annually for four years, totaling $10,000. The application deadline is June 1, 2026.
Scholarships for Early Admission Pathway
High school seniors choosing to attend ETSU or current first-year ETSU students can apply to be accepted directly into ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, earn a one-time $2,500 scholarship and potentially qualify for the Academic Merit Scholarship ($10,000 total). The deadline for this pathway is March 31, 2026. Learn more at etsu.edu/RxEarlyAdmit.
For students who can’t make this event, there will be another Pharmacy Career Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. In addition, students can schedule personal visits, tours, and shadowing opportunities by reaching out to pharmacy@etsu.edu or (423) 439-6300.
ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy is one of the university’s five health sciences colleges that comprise its Academic Health Sciences Center, providing students with a robust combination of academic and clinical science programs and hands-on learning opportunities that elevate their interprofessional experience.
Learn more at etsu.edu/pharmacy.
