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School of Pharmacy


The UTEP School of Pharmacy (SOP) is a fully accredited school of pharmacy at The University of Texas at El Paso. We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, our residency programs, and the services we provide to students interested in pharmacy.  

Please consider giving to the UTEP SOP to help us fulfill our mission of “bridging borders for access and excellence: transforming pharmacy education, patient care, community service, research and leadership to benefit a 21st century demographic.”

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission (SACSCOC) Accreditation Status

“The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The University of Texas at El Paso also offers credentials such as certificates at the baccalaureate and graduate level. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas at El Paso may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).”

Accreditation Council for pharmacy education (acpe)

The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE),

190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, Illinois 60603-3446

Phone: (312) 664-3575 | Fax: (866) 228-2631

website: https://www.acpe-accredit.org/.

The UTEP School of Pharmacy is currently engaged in a comprehensive ACPE self-study process for the 2026–2027 accreditation cycle, with an on-site evaluation scheduled for October 2026. The School most recently submitted an interim report to ACPE in November 2024 and received affirmation of its accreditation status through June 30, 2027. To review the School's accreditation status, please visit: https://www.acpe-accredit.org/institution/university-of-texas-at-el-paso-school-of-pharmacy-pharmd/

ACPE accreditation is based on compliance with seven standards developed collaboratively by academic pharmacy, pharmacy practice organizations, and regulators of pharmacy practice, including the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Additional information about these standards is available on the ACPE website, Home - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

FEATURED NEWS


The UTEP Sun City Summit Rocket Team took first place at the Lone Star Cup on March 28 at the Tripoli North Texas Launch Site, earning its second consecutive win at the statewide competition. This year’s victory was especially notable because the team was represented by a five-member cohort composed entirely of women, including (L-R): Idhaly Torres, a senior in mechanical engineering; Rebecca Herrera, a junior in mechanical engineering; Hazel Perea, a senior in aerospace and aeronautical engineering; Viriany Cobos, a mechanical engineering graduate student; and Priscila Garnica, a junior in mechanical engineering.

UTEP All-Female Rocket Team Wins Back-to-Back Lone Star Cup Championship

EL PASO, Texas (April 17, 2026) — The University of Texas at El Paso’s Sun City Summit Rocket Team has taken first place at the Lone Star Cup, earning its second consecutive win at the statewide competition. This year’s victory is especially notable because the team was represented by a five-member cohort composed entirely of women.

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. has committed $5 million to support efforts to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso. The gift was announced today at a celebration with UTEP President Heather Wilson and partners James Tawney, Alejandro Acosta and Daisy Chaparro Cavazos. Pictured: James Tawney, Daisy Chaparro Cavazo and Alejandro Acosta.

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. Commits Transformational $5 Million Gift to Support UTEP Law School

EL PASO, Texas (April 8, 2026) Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. has committed $5 million to support efforts to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso. The gift was announced today at a celebration with UTEP President Heather Wilson and partners James Tawney, Alejandro Acosta and Daisy Chaparro Cavazos.

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The University of Texas at El Paso
School of Pharmacy
Mailing Address: 500 W. University El Paso Texas, 79968
Physical Address: 1101 N. Campbell St.
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: pharmacy@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-8519
F: (915) 747-8521