Please note that this information is meant only for admitted students who received the link via PharmCAS.
Congratulations on your admission to the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program! We’re excited to help you begin this journey.
What is onboarding?
Onboarding is a process which includes several steps you will be required to complete between now and matriculation. It is designed to help you meet school and campus enrollment requirements, introduce you to systems you’ll use during your PharmD studies, and more.
How and when will I complete onboarding tasks?
The first few onboarding tasks can be found here. After you complete these, specifically starting around late March or early April 2026, tasks will be organized into monthly modules in Canvas, UC San Diego's Learning Management System. Each unit will typically include:
- Informational materials to review.
- Action items with specific deadlines, which will be communicated as tasks are published.
Other UC San Diego main campus departments will send separate communications with their own requirements that our onboarding team does not manage or track. While we can’t provide exact timing nor tasks to expect outside of our own department, these main campus tasks are equally important and must be completed by the deadlines provided by those departments. Please also prioritize these requirements to avoid delays in meeting your overall enrollment obligations with the university.
Please complete all tasks promptly. Delays can negatively impact your onboarding and may result in your admission offer being rescinded if requirements outlined in your Confirmation of Acceptance email are not met. We understand many may be finishing undergraduate coursework or working full time, so our timelines are designed to be manageable alongside current responsibilities.
How do I communicate issues related to onboarding, including major life events that may impact my timeline?
For general communications related to onboarding, you may contact the Admissions team at sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu.
If you anticipate travel, major life events (e.g. weddings, childbirth, medical procedures, etc.), or other circumstances that could affect your ability to regularly check emails and/or meet onboarding deadlines - especially those related to intern licensure - please notify us as soon as possible.
If unexpected issues arise, please also reach out to us as soon as you are able. We understand some situations make communication challenging, but onboarding is critical to you being able to start your P1 year on time. Our goal is to support you, so please keep us informed so we can help you navigate any obstacles.
Key Onboarding Staff
Below is a list of a few key onboarding staff members you’ll likely connect with at some point, along with their general work schedules and locations. Schedules and locations may change without notice depending on business needs. If you plan to meet staff on campus, please contact them in advance to confirm their availability.
SSPPS Office of Admissions and Recruitment (SOAR)
These will be your primary contacts for onboarding tasks.
Christine Cartlidge
(hear my name), she/her/hers
Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
ccartlidge@health.ucsd.edu, sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu
Monday-Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
On Campus: Monday, Friday
Remote: Tuesday-Thursday
Sarah Hole
she/her/hers
Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator
shole@health.ucsd.edu, sppsadmissions@health.ucsd.edu
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
On Campus: Monday, Wednesday
Remote: Tuesday, Thursday-Friday
The staff members below oversee specific tasks or systems within the onboarding process. If you are unsure whether your question applies to them, please reach out to the SOAR team listed above, and they will direct you to the appropriate team member. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everyone involved in the onboarding process; you will hear from additional staff throughout the coming months, and wherever possible, individual tasks will indicate exactly who to contact if issues arise or further clarification is needed.
Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
Deanna Perez, PhD, EdM
she/her/hers
Student Affairs Officer
dep002@health.ucsd.edu, sspps-studentaffairs@health.ucsd.edu
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
On Campus: Monday, Wednesday-Thursday
Remote: Friday
Pam McGlynn, MA
Student Affairs Officer
pmcglynn@health.ucsd.edu, sspps-studentaffairs@health.ucsd.edu
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
On Campus: Monday-Wednesday, Friday
Remote: Thursday
Office of Experiential Education (OEE)
Greg Marciel
IPPE Coordinator
gmarciel@health.ucsd.edu
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
On Campus: Monday-Friday
Remote: Variable
Health Sciences Financial Aid Office (HSFAO)
Laura Trax
HS Financial Aid Assistant Director/Counselor
ltrax@health.ucsd.edu, hsfinaid@health.ucsd.edu
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
On Campus: Variable
Remote: Variable