ACCP is pleased to announce the opportunity for formal recognition of student members with graduation cords to be worn during commencement ceremonies as part of graduation regalia.
These cords represent students who have shown exceptional dedication to ACCP and personal growth in the realm of clinical pharmacy. Students who meet the eligibility criteria may
apply for graduation cord recognition online. Eligibility for receipt of graduation cords must be confirmed by your ACCP College of Pharmacy Faculty Liaison.
Once approved, students will receive instructions on how to direct order their graduation cords from the ACCP approved vendor. ACCP does not cover the costs of graduation cords.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for ACCP recognition cords, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current ACCP member at the time of graduation.
- Accumulate at least 7 points using this scoring rubric at the time of graduation. Students can earn points by participating in ACCP-affiliated events listed below.
- Eligibility for receipt of graduation cords must be confirmed by your ACCP College of Pharmacy Faculty Liaison.
Eligibility Rubric
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ACCP National or Local/Regional Conference Attendance |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point/year for local/regional chapter conference attendance (Note: Student chapter meetings or local/regional chapter general meetings do not satisfy this requirement)
Award 2 points/year for national conference attendance (e.g., ACCP Annual Meeting or Spring Forum)
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
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ACCP Clinical Research Challenge |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point for participation in a local round of the ACCP Clinical Research Challenge
Award 2 points for being selected to your institution’s Clinical Research Challenge team
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
| Item: |
ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point for participation in a local round of the ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge
Award 2 points for being selected to your institution’s Clinical Pharmacy Challenge team
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
| Item: |
ACCP National or Local/Regional Leadership Service |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point/year for service on an ACCP student chapter or local/regional chapter executive board or other leadership position (e.g., local student chapter chair position) for at least 1 full year
Award 2 points/year for service in a national position within ACCP (e.g., National Student Network Advisory Committee)
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
| Item: |
ACCP Practice and Research Network (PRN) Participation |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point for membership in one or more ACCP PRNs
Award 2 points for committee or leadership service within one or more ACCP PRNs
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
| Item: |
Research |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 2 points for presenting a research poster at an ACCP student chapter, local/regional chapter, or national meeting.
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| Points: |
2 pts per year |
| Item: |
Publications |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point/year for publishing an article in ACCP’s student newsletter (i.e., StuNews)
Award 2 points/year for publication in either the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP) or Pharmacotherapy
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
| Item: |
ACCP Webinar Participation |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point/year for attending an ACCP or PRN sponsored webinar
Award 2 points/year for heping to develop an ACCP or PRN sponsored webinar
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| Points: |
3 pts per year |
| Item: |
ACCP On Demand Curriculum Vitae (CV) Review Service |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point/year for submitting your CV online to the ACCP On Demand CV Review Service
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| Points: |
1 pt per year |
| Item: |
ACCP On Demand Letter of Intent (LOI) Review Service |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point/year for submitting your LOI online to the ACCP On Demand LOI Review Service
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| Points: |
1 pt per year |
| Item: |
ACCP Advocacy Initiative Participation |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point for participation in an ACCP advocacy session through either your student chapter or local/regional chapter
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| Points: |
1 pt per year |
| Item: |
ACCP Community Service Initiative Participation |
| Scoring Guidelines: |
Award 1 point for participation in an ACCP community service initiative through either your student chapter or local/regional chapter
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| Points: |
1 pt per year |
Applying for ACCP Graduation Cord Recognition
Students who meet the eligibility criteria outlined above may enter an application online at the link below. Student applicants will be directed to complete the
outlined eligibility rubric online and those students achieving a score of 7 or greater will be eligible to receive graduation cord recognition. The deadline to submit an online graduation cord
application is March 10. Eligibility for receipt of graduation cords must be confirmed by your ACCP College of Pharmacy Faculty Liaison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When Does the Graduation Cord Application Portal Open?
The Graduation Cord Application Portal opens on August 1 for ACCP Student Members in their last year of pharmacy school.
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Q: Which Students May Apply?
A: To enter an Graduation Cord Application, students must be in their final year of training and meet the eligibility criteria noted above.
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Q: When is the Deadline to Enter My Graduation Cord Application?
A: The deadline to enter your Graduation Cord Application is March 10 of the current graduation year.
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Q: What Happens After I Submit My Online Application?
A: Student graduation cord applications will be reviewed online and approved by their ACCP College of Pharmacy Faculty Liaison.
Student Graduation Cord Applications will be reviewed by early April. After review of your graduation cord application, each student will receive an email indicating the status of
their application and instructions on how to order graduation cords from the ACCP approved vendor. Price per cord is contingent on volume ordered. After the order is placed, cords
typically arrive in 5-7 business days. Please plan ahead and order in sufficient time ahead of graduation ceremonies.
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Q: Can I Save a Partially Completed Graduation Cord Application?
A: Yes. The Graduation Cord Application Portal is designed to enable you to save a partially completed application. You may complete a portion or the entire application and come back
to your application to make changes up until the time you select to submit it.
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Q: What if My Institution Does Not Have a Designation ACCP College of Pharmacy Faculty Liaison?
A: If you do not find a faculty member listed for your institution, please email [email protected]
with the name of a local faculty member ACCP staff may contact to arrange review of your graduation cord application.
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Q: When Do I Learn of My Graduation Cord Application Status
A: You will be notified by email regarding your Graduation Cord Application Status by April 5 of the graduation year.
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Q: Once My Application is Approved, How do I Order my Graduation Cords?
A: Upon approval of your Graduation Cord Application, you will receive email instructions on how to direct order their graduation cords from the ACCP approved vendor. ACCP does not cover the costs of graduation cords.
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Q: How Much Do the Graduation Cords Cost?
A: Price per cord is contingent on volume ordered.
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Q: How Long Does it Take to Receive the Cords After Placing an Order?
A: According to the approved vendor, after the order is placed, cords typically arrive in 5-7 business days. Please plan ahead and order in sufficient time ahead of graduation ceremonies.
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Additional Information
Please contact [email protected] for any additional questions regarding the ACCP Student Graduation Cords Program.