P1 Orientation: Wednesday & Thursday, August 20-21, 2025
Idaho White Coat Ceremony: In Pocatello, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6PM MT
Meridian student pharmacists must travel to Pocatello with overnight stay. Families Welcome!
Alaska White Coat Ceremony: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6PM AKT
Families Welcome!
First Day of Fall Classes: Monday, August 25, 2025
Welcome Back Picnic: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society sponsors the annual Welcome Back Picnic. Other celebratory events will occur throughout the year, and student pharmacist participation is always strongly encouraged.
Pharmacy Fair: Thursday-Friday, October 9-10, 2025
Pocatello student pharmacists must travel to Meridian with overnight stay.
Thanksgiving Break: November 24-28, 2025
Final Exams: December 15-19, 2025
P1 student pharmacists are responsible for the following:
Plan the annual Adopt-a-Family fundraiser
Participate in Pharmacy Fair
Assist in cleaning the Student Lounge on their respective campus (students at all levels participate)
P1 Fundraiser: The P1 Fundraiser is an annual initiative where incoming P1 College of Pharmacy students organize and conduct a fundraiser, with the proceeds donated to a charity of their choosing. The primary objective of this event is to engage students in community, and foster a spirit of philanthropy. While we expect all P1 students to actively participate and contribute their support, the leadership responsibilities for the fundraiser fall to the Class Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Secretaries of the P1 class on each campus. Should you have any inquiries or need assistance related to the fundraiser, please reach out to the Student Senate faculty/staff advisor, who serves as the primary point of contact.
(College of Pharmacy Student Senate Leadership Manual and Bylaws 2025)
Pharmacy Fair (dates listed above): Pharmacy Fair is the place for student pharmacists to interview and network with potential employers and future employers, meet student pharmacists from other campuses, and raise money. As a P1 student pharmacist, you will be required to attend Pharmacy Fair and volunteer during the fair in your state. Pharmacy Fair is held in Meridian, Idaho, and in Anchorage, Alaska. Pocatello student pharmacists are required to travel to the fair in Meridian. Please add Pharmacy Fair to your calendar now! You are also encouraged to participate in Pharmacy Fair planning; meetings are held every week in the P1 classroom, and details will be provided after classes begin.
Lounge Cleaning: All students are expected to keep their campus lounge tidy. Each month a different class will keep the lounge clean and tidy. More information will come from the Student Senate.
Additional Information: You will receive additional information regarding the yearly assessment exam, town hall meetings, and other fun student activities.
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