How to Apply | Physician Assistant Studies
Check out our Virtual Presentation Information and COVID-19 FAQ.
The 2024-2025 cycle has concluded. The next cycle (for entry in May 2026) will begin in April 2025. The dates and links below will stay similar for the next cycle.
Important Admission Dates
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Date |
Important Resources |
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CASPA Application Deadline |
Sept. 1, 2024 -must be verified by this date |
Please click here to be directed to CASPA. The 2024-2025 cycle will open on April 25, 2024. If you have any questions about CASPA, please contact them directly: CASPA Applicant Help Center
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Supplemental Application Deadline |
Sept. 10, 2024 -please make sure your CASPA will be verified by Sept. 1 |
Please click here to be directed to the Supplemental Application. |
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Interviews |
September, October and November |
All interviews will be conducted virtually. Invitations will begin to go out in early August and will continue through the fall. Interview invitations are not based on application submission date. |
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Start of Program |
Orientation begins mid May 2025 |
*If you are having any technical difficulties with our Supplemental Application, please contact ApplyWeb at help@applyweb.com.
Pacific University requires the CASPA Application and the Pacific University Supplemental Application in order for an application to be considered complete and ready for review.
Please review the program's minimum requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more Frequently Asked Questions, including COVID-19 specific, please click here.
Does Pacific University require the GRE, PA-CAT, MCAT, CASPer, etc?
No, we do not require nor evaluate any standardized test. The only exception is if English is not your native language and you can find details for that here.
Is Pacific University on rolling admissions?
No, we are not on rolling admissions. An applicant is not more competitive if they submit their materials early. All applicants who meet the deadlines will have the same chance at an interview.
Do I fill out the CASPA first and then will Pacific send me the Supplemental Application?
No, both are available on this website. Pacific needs to receive both applications before evaluation and an applicant can submit the applications in any order.
What if I'm finishing my hours up this summer?
In order to meet minimum requirements, an applicant must show a minimum of 1,000 hours of patient care experience at the time of CASPA submission. We do not project for future hours.
What if my GPA is below the minimum requirements?
Pacific University will not review applications that do not meet minimum criteria.
When will I hear from the program?
We do not utilize a rolling admissions process. It's possible that an applicant will not hear from us until after the deadlines have passed and throughout the fall. All communication will come to the email you gave to CASPA. To ensure notifications are received, designate donotreply@webadmit.org and @sendgrid.me as “safe” sources on your e-mail contact list. This will avoid your inbox from filtering important messages as SPAM.
If I have questions about the program or process, who can I contact?
Please call or email Leah Baldwin, Director of Graduate and Professional Enrollment Operations: 503-352-7224, leahbaldwin@pacificu.edu.
Please Note
- It can take several business days to process applications
- You will receive an email confirming receipt of your applications
- The majority of correspondence will be through the email given in your application. Please make sure you are checking any junk or spam folders.
Contact Us
Leah Baldwin | Director of Graduate and Professional Enrollment Operations
Hillsboro Campus | 503-352-7224 | leahbaldwin@pacificu.edu