CHECKLIST & DATES
before starting your CASPA application, refer to our quick glance checklists below to know what will be required
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Important Dates
Dates are dependent on successful ARC-PA Provisional Accreditation.
- April 29th, 2022 CASPA opens
- July 15th, 2022 WSU CASPA application closes; application DUE by 11:59 p.m. EST
- August (TBD), 2022 Candidate interviews
- October 2022 ARC-PA notification of program accreditation status; notification of Admissions Committee decisions
- November 2022 Program Acceptance Form and seat deposit due to the PA program two weeks followng notification of acceptance
- January 4th, 2023 New-student orientation
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January 9th, 2023 Classes begin (schedule TBA)
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Application Checklist
- Bachelor's degree (prior to enrollment)
- Cumulative GPA >3.0
- Science GPA >3.0
- Successful completion of required coursework (prior to application)
- Completion of recommended coursework (optional)
- PA-CAT (required for students whose prerequisite coursework is more than 7 years old from application deadline)
- Clinical healthcare experience (500 hours)
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of commitment to community
- Three letters of reference
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Personal statement
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Requirements for Matriculation
- Immunizations * (Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Meningococcal Disease, Influenza, and COVID-19)
- Proof of health insurance
- Physical examination
- Background check revealing no prior convictions that would result in failure to participate in clinical rotations or obtain state licensure
- Negative drug screen
- Technical Standards Attestation Form
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No history of dismissal from another PA, medical, or nursing program for academic or disciplinary reason
*For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements, please visit the WSU Vaccine Site.