Pharmacy Technology Students

Pharmacy Technician Admission Information

Are you ready to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program? Enrollment is open on a first-come, first-served basis. As long as you meet the basic requirements, you’re in! If the program fills up, no worries. You’ll be placed on a waiting list in the order we receive applications, and we’ll offer you a spot in the next admission cycle. Let's get started.

Application Dates

We’re excited to have you join our program! The Pharmacy Technician program is offered on both the North and South Campuses. Once the application deadline passes, all completed files will be reviewed and processed.

North Campus

The Pharmacy Technician program at North Campus accepts students once a year. We offer a full-time day program and part-time afternoon program.

  • Application deadline: July 15 

South Campus

The Pharmacy Technician program at South Campus accepts students twice a year. Application deadlines are as follows:

  • Fall semester deadline: July 15
  • Spring semester deadline: November 30

How to apply

After you’ve been admitted to San Jac, follow these steps to prepare for your program. By the way, if you haven't applied to San Jac, you'll need to do that first.

If you have any questions or just want to talk to someone about the program, please reach out to us.

  1. Attend an Optional Information Session

    Have questions about the program and application process? Consider attending an information session. It is optional but is a great tool to help you through the process. 

    If you will be attending the program at the South Campus, we offer information sessions where you can speak directly to faculty and staff. Take a moment to sign up for one of our information sessions.

    If you will be attending the program at the North Campus, please reach out to North.PharmTech@sjcd.edu or call 281-998-6350 ext. 7348.

  2. Apply to the Pharmacy Tech Program

    Now its time to apply to the program. Please only submit an application for the campus you will be attending. If you have any questions, we're here to help. 

    North Campus Application

    South Campus Application

  3. Place an Order on Verified Credentials

    After applying for the program, please place an order on Verified Credentials. The cost of the package is $80.

    For more information, including a user guide and what requirements are involved in this step, please download our Verified Credentials user guide.

  4. Gather Your Immunization Records

    While you wait to be admitted into the program, gather your immunization records. Proof of the following immunizations will need to be uploaded to your Verified Credentials account after you are admitted and upon completion of your first semester in the program:

    • Tetanus-diphtheria (Tdap): Proof of one dose that is less than 10 years old.
    • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Proof of 2 doses.
    • Hepatitis B: Proof of 2 doses (of Heplisav-B®) or 3 doses (all other brands).
    • Varicella (chickenpox): Proof of 2 doses.
    • Influenza (flu): Proof of one dose for the current flu season.
    • Tuberculosis (TB): Proof of a negative result (can be via skin test, blood test, or Xray image.)

  5. Once Admitted: Register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee

    Once you're accepted to the program, you will need to register as a pharmacy technician trainee through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy so that you can complete clinical externships in your third, and final, semester of the program.

    For more information, please review our information packet.

 

Resources

Take a look at the important resources, documents, and other information about our program.

Wondering how much required textbooks are? What about tuition fees? Take a look at this breakdown of the approximate costs for our program- approximate costs for pharm tech program

Here are important documents and forms you will need for our program.

Your Success Is Our Success!

Our dedicated faculty and staff take pride in helping our students achieve academic success. Here are the program outcomes for each of our campuses as well as the pass rate for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Campus

Date

Pass Rates

North Campus

9/17/25

96%

South Campus

2/19/25

80%


Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Pass Rate:

Exams Administered

Date Updated

Pass Rate

301,381

12/31/24

70%


 

Accreditation

Our Pharmacy Technician program is an Advanced Level Training Program accredited by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The program is also a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized program. 

ASHP Accredited Logo

PTCB Accreditation Logo

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the campus you’re interested in attending or reach out to a faculty member.

North Campus
Call: (281) 998-6350 ext. 7348
Email: North.PharmTech@sjcd.edu 

South Campus
Call: (281) 998-6350 ext. 3597
Email: South-PharmTech@sjcd.edu

Irene Villatoro
Prog Dir/CLC Pharmacy Tech
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7348
Location
North
Sara Byars
Program Dir, Pharmacy Tech
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3597
Location
South