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• Mission and Goals: Programs must align with ACPE’s expectations for fostering leadership, public service, and practice excellence.

• Curriculum: The curriculum should include foundational biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences, with a strong emphasis on interprofessional education and patient-centered care.

• Assessment and Outcomes: Schools are required to assess student learning outcomes systematically, including NAPLEX performance, on-time graduation rates, and job placement.

• Resources and Facilities: Adequate financial, faculty, and infrastructure resources must be in place to support the learning environment and program goals.

• Student Services: Programs must provide effective academic support, career guidance, and health services.

• Quality Improvement: Schools must engage in continuous improvement through self-assessment and program evaluations.

• Experiential Learning: The program must offer structured introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences to ensure real-world learning.

• Substantive Changes: Schools must notify ACPE about significant changes, such as enrollment shifts or curriculum modifications, as these could impact compliance with the standards.​