How To Apply

1. Complete the Pharmacy Technology Program Information Session

2. Apply to College of the Canyons

Submit a College of the Canyons application
Obtain a student ID number
Set up a mycanyons account
Obtain a COC email

3. Complete the Online Pharmacy Technology Program Application

Pharmacy Technology Application will open April 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm (tentative)

Visit the application page.

After submitting the online Program Application, you will be routed to the Upload Documents page.

The following documents must be uploaded in PDF format only:

PDF copy of High School Diploma or High School Transcripts or GED Certificate (Official transcripts will be required for state licensing). If high school completion is from a foreign country, you must have the document translated into English. The translation does not have to be an officially sealed transcript. The following are examples of viable translation services:

- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACPE)
- Academic and Professional International Evaluations, Inc. (A.P.I.E.)
PDF of signed technical standards
Personal Statement - must include your full name and COC student ID number

4. Submit a Signed Copy of the Technical Standards

You must submit a signed copy of the Essential functions or Technical standards with your application.

All applicants are required to review the essential functions or technical standards prior to applying to the program (must sign and attach complete pdf form to application).

5. Personal Statement Prompt

As part of your application to the Pharmacy Technology Program, you are required to submit a personal statement (500–600 words).

Please describe your motivation for pursuing a career as a pharmacy technician. In your statement, include any relevant experiences, coursework, or skills that have prepared you for this field. Share your understanding of the responsibilities and importance of the pharmacy technician role in supporting patient care.
Explain how this program will help you reach your career goals, and discuss personal qualities such as attention to detail, reliability, empathy, or communication skills that you believe will contribute to your success in this profession.

Your response should be thoughtful, specific, and written in your own words.

6. Correspondence Timeline

You will receive a confirmation email, via your COC student email, with your Pharmacy Technology Application Submission within 24 hours of application submission. CHECK YOUR COC STUDENT EMAIL!

If you do not receive within 24 hours please call the Health Professions and Public Safety Office (661)362-3557 to confirm your application has been submitted.

All Pharm Tech applicants will receive a status update, via your COC student email within 4 weeks of your application submission