PA Admissions
Applying to PA School
We encourage applicants to PA school to begin their preparation during the spring term of the year before they hope to begin their professional training. For those interested in starting in 2026, this means you should get started in spring of 2025.
Meetings, Workshops, and Key Dates in the Application Cycle
Virtual Information Sessions
In these sessions, we will cover all the basics of the PA school admission process. Topics include the optimal application timeline, the CASPA application, personal statement and other application essays, letters of recommendation, the GRE and PA-CAT, and how to build your list of schools.
All juniors, seniors, and alumni who plan to apply in the next application cycle are strongly encouraged to attend. Following the information session, you can schedule your application assessment meeting (see below).
Info sessions are held early in the spring semester. Visit this page again in Fall Term 2025 for the Spring Term 2026 info session schedule.
Assessment Meeting with Pre-Health Advising
In this meeting you will review your academic and experiential preparation for PA school, your potential school list, letters of recommendation, and any other issues that concern you.
Before your meeting, please attend one of the virtual information sessions (as noted above) and complete your pre-application assessment along with a resume. Meeting times are offered between mid-March and the end of May.
Getting Started on Your Personal Statement Virtual Workshop
In this workshop, we'll give you an overview of the personal statement and other short essays often required in the PA applications. We will focus on the content of your essay by reading a sample essay and completing a brief writing exercise.
Personal statement workshops are held during the spring semester. Check this page again during Fall Term 2025 for the Spring Term 2026 schedule.
The CASPA Application
The CASPA 2026 application is now open. NOTE: there is a new CASPA application each year. Not all material you submit in the prior-year version can be carried over. If you are not applying for 2026 admission to PA school we recommend that you not start as CASPA account until the year that you plan to apply (e.g., spring 2026 for 2027 admission).