A New Chapter for UHSP and St. Louis College of Pharmacy
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis has reached an agreement for Washington University in St. Louis to acquire its campus and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. WashU will add the College as its 10th academic school and integrate select UHSP undergraduate programs into its existing academic offerings.
The two universities have a history of mission-aligned collaboration and cooperation when it comes to health care education and research. As higher education continues to evolve, they share a commitment to positioning pharmacy and health sciences education at the forefront of innovation, impact and excellence. Building on this foundation, they recognized the opportunity to deepen the relationship in a way that benefits students, faculty, the St. Louis region and beyond.
Our top priority remains the strength and future of pharmacy and health sciences education. Together, we are creating a path forward that strengthens academic excellence in those disciplines.
Brian Seiz, President, UHSP
“While this was a very difficult decision, we are grateful that the transition will secure the long-term viability of pharmacy education in St. Louis,” said Brian Seiz, president, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. “Our top priority remains the strength and future of pharmacy and health sciences education. Together, we are creating a path forward that strengthens academic excellence in those disciplines.”
Pending regulatory approvals, St. Louis College of Pharmacy will become a part of WashU following the 2026-27 academic year. It will continue to operate within its current location on the UHSP campus. The remaining programs in UHSP’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Global Population Health and College of Graduate Studies will be phased out after the 2026-27 academic year.
…the realities of the higher education landscape and long-term financial projections made it clear that we needed a sustainable solution that would secure our mission, students and legacy.
Neal Sample, Chair, UHSP Board of Trustees
“It’s a challenging time in higher education, not just at UHSP,” said Neal Sample, chair, UHSP Board of Trustees. “Enrollments are down nationwide and costs remain high. Over the last decade, UHSP has made several difficult but strategic decisions to adapt to these changes. We strengthened operations, expanded academic and athletic programming, and evolved from a single college institution to a university. Despite these efforts, the realities of the higher education landscape and long-term financial projections made it clear that we needed a sustainable solution that would secure our mission, students and legacy.”
Regulatory approvals are expected to take place over the next 12-18 months. In the meantime, both universities will be working through the specifics of the transition plan.
