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Admission Requirements

• Prerequisite Coursework: Complete all prerequisite courses by Dec. 31 of the year prior to starting the PA program. Prerequisite courses can be in progress at the time of application.
• GPA: A minimum GPA of a 3.0 in the CASPA Biology, Chemistry and Physics (BCP) GPA and in the most recent 45 Semester Credits. Both GPAs are calculated at CASPA verification and applications not meeting the minimum will not be reviewed. Higher GPAs increase the likelihood of applicants being invited to interview. For more information about GPAs, please refer to .
• Healthcare Experience: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience within a healthcare setting. The admissions committee considers hours completed at the time of application.
• Professional Evaluations: Two professional evaluations are required. We recommend at least one evaluation be from a PA who you have worked with or shadowed and who is not a relative or personal relation.
• English Proficiency: International students and those whose first language is not English must demonstrate language proficiency.
• Technical Standards: Technical standards are defined by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) as “nonacademic requirements for participation in an educational program or  activity. They include physical, cognitive and behavioral abilities required for satisfactory completion of all aspects of the curriculum and for entry into the profession.” Submission of an application indicates the ability to meet these technical standards. Review our technical standards.
• Completed Application: Complete an application through which opens each year in April and have it verified by Sept. 1 of that same year.
• Personal Interview: Highly qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview via Zoom. The interview is required and is a strong contributing factor in the admission decision.

Bachelor's degree is not required for admission to the 51�Թ� PA program. Students may complete their bachelor’s as a part of the master’s coursework. More details are listed below.

Standardized testing is not required. The 51�Թ� PA program does not require or evaluate scores from the GRE, PA-CAT, MCAT, CASPer, etc.
 

Admissions Preferences

The PA program at 51�Թ� strives to find applicants who have a strong alignment with the mission of the program. Applicants will not be automatically granted or denied an interview or admission solely based on these factors.

CASPA Information
Special consideration will be given to applicants with one or more of the factors listed below. The information comes from the Personal Information Quadrant and Program Materials Quadrant for 51�Թ�. 

• First generation college students
• Economically disadvantaged childhood
• Raised, currently work, or currently live in a rural area (10,000 or fewer residents)
• Raised, currently work, or currently live in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or Medically Underserved Area (MUA) per
• Former or current member of the US Military (Veteran Outreach Initiative)
• Raised or currently live in Hawaii, or desire to return to Hawaii for clinical practice (Hawaii Outreach Initiative)
• Motivation for applying to 51�Թ�
• Evidence of adaptability, resourcefulness, initiative and engagement

51�Թ� Students
51�Թ� offers pathways for current undergraduate students to pursue graduate studies in a health profession at Pacific. The PA program does not participate in Pacific Priority. Special consideration is given for current undergraduate students participating in the program listed below.

• STEM & Health Professions Advantage Scholars: current students participating in this program are offered an interview, all admission requirements must still be met and participants are not guaranteed admission to the program.

Interview
We strive to make the experience positive for all applicants and also view the interview events as time for applicants to find out what we can offer them in regards to their PA education. During the interview, candidates are evaluated on:

• Understanding of the PA role
• Insight
• Problem solving skills
• Resiliency
• Program compatibility
• Verbal communication skills

Matriculation Requirements

Every incoming student must successfully complete the admissions process and meet admissions criteria. Once accepted to the 51�Թ� PA program, there are additional criteria that must be met and coordinated for matriculation. Review our matriculation requirements.

How to Apply

• Learn more about Pacific’s PA program. Join a via Zoom. These sessions are available to watch from any computer, phone or other device and last about 60-75 minutes. We are unable to offer tours of our Hillsboro Campus, but you can also watch our online.
• Check Your Eligibility. Use the to have your coursework evaluated.
• Complete Your Application. The 51�Թ� PA program uses the . The CASPA application will include (but is not limited to): transcripts from any institutions attended, healthcare experience hours, professional evaluations and Kira Assessment. Kira is built into CASPA and contains timed written and video responses.
• Questions? Please reach out to your admissions counselor at the contact information below for any questions about the program or admissions. You may also review our frequently asked questions or see our class profile.