The vast majority of students apply as freshmen for the entry-level Master's program. After 5 years these students will graduate with both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree. The admissions criteria for these applicants are posted below. Because the process of admissions is very competitive, students must have a strong academic record. There are some additional strategies to improve your chances of gaining admission.

• Advanced Science & Math Skills: Applicants should demonstrate academic success with high-level science and math courses.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstration of leadership in school or community organizations is a benefit and strengthens your application.
• Demonstration of knowledge of the PA Profession and Shadowing Experience: Applicants should have an understanding of the PA profession. Observing a PA in clinical practice is a great way to gain that understanding. Shadowing can be accomplished by contacting a PA and asking if you may observe them during their practice. Although there is not a required number of hours to successfully shadow a PA, applicant should use this as an opportunity to learn as much about the profession and the various roles of a PA as possible.

Freshman Admission Requirements

Admission to the Physician Assistant program at the freshman level requires the following:

• a minimum Q.P.A. of at least 3.0
• a composite math and verbal SAT score of at least 1,100 or a composite ACT score of at least 24
• a minimum of seven units of math and science
• evidence of extracurricular activities during high school
• knowledge of the physician assistant profession
• It is recommended that students begin shadowing/observing a physician assistant while in high school to become more familiar with the profession. Students who meet all academic and program requirements during the pre-professional phase will be guaranteed admittance into the professional phase.

Transfer Students

Due to capacity constraints we are not accepting transfer or second-degree applications to the PA program.  Any student with more than 12 post-secondary credits is considered a transfer student.