2026-27 College Catalog

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2026–2027 college catalog for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), outlining key institutional information for the academic year. Includes a disclaimer about potential updates to courses, tuition, admissions rules, graduation requirements, and related regulations. Presents ACPHS mission and learning experience, accreditation details for the institution and separately accredited programs (including Doctor of Pharmacy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Cytotechnology, and Public Health), plus contact and board calendar references. Also provides an academic calendar, FERPA overview, and student rights regarding education records.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages144

Reading Time6 h 3 min

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Accreditation

Institutional accreditation

Separately accredited programs

2026-27 Academic Calendar

FERPA

2026-27 COLLEGE CATALOG DISCLAIMER All information in this catalog pertains to the 2026-2027 academic year and is correct to the extent that the information was available, as of August 2026. However, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences reserves the right to change the course offerings, tuition, fees, rules governing admission, requirements for graduation and the granting of degrees, and any other regulations affecting its students. Such changes will take effect as determined by the College, whether there is actual notice to individual students, prospective students, or their parents. The College also reserves the right to revise this catalog at any time without notice, either by direct amendment or by promulgation of a policy or procedure that modifies or abrogates any provision in the catalog. WELCOME! Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private, independent institution with a long tradition of academic and research excellence. The College’s mission is to educate the next generation of leaders to improve the health of our society. The ACPHS experience is one that combines quality academics, experiential learning, personalized attention, and a strong emphasis on service – all of which help our students grow personally and develop into talented and trusted professionals. ACPHS has long been regarded for its Doctor of Pharmacy program which remains the College’s core program. In recent years, the College has expanded its academic offerings to include several bachelor’s and master’s programs in the health sciences. Opportunities exist for students within each of these programs to work side-by-side with faculty on groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer, infectious disease, and obesity. These opportunities, along with access to resources such as the cutting-edge Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) and The Collaboratory are part of what distinguishes ACPHS from other colleges and universities. Graduates of the College are prepared for a range of careers including biochemist, clinical laboratory scientist, consumer safety officer, drug information specialist, environmental toxicologist, health policy analyst, hospital administrator, pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, and research scientist. Graduates are also well positioned to continue their education in graduate or professional schools. ACCREDITATION ACPHS holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, located at 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Their phone number is (267) 284-5000. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. The curriculum of each undergraduate or graduate program is approved by the New York State Department of Education. MSCHE examines each institution as a whole, rather than specific programs within institutions. The institution is accredited through 2029. The programs below are accredited separately. The length of each accreditation cycle is determined by the respective accrediting body. Doctor of Pharmacy-PharmD The College’s Doctor of Pharmacy program holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, located at 135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603-4810. Their telephone number is (312) 664-3575. Unresolved issues related to ACPE accreditation standards maybe brought to ACPE’s attention. The program is accredited through 2033. Clinical Laboratory Sciences The College’s Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs hold accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, located at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. Their telephone number is (847) 939-3597 or (773) 714-8880. The program is accredited through 2029. Cytotechnology The College's Cytotechnology program holds accreditation from the Com

FAQs

What does the catalog disclaimer state about changes to the 2026–2027 academic information?

It states that information is correct based on what was available as of August 2026, but the college may change course offerings, tuition, fees, admission rules, graduation requirements, degree granting, and other regulations, with changes effective as determined by the college.

Which accreditation body accredits ACPHS as an institution, and through when?

ACPHS is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and the institution is accredited through 2029.

What rights does FERPA give students regarding education records?

FERPA provides students rights to inspect and review education records after the registrar receives an access request, with specific instructions on submitting written requests to the registrar.

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