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.
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April 29th CASPA opens
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August 15th WSU CASPA application closes; application DUE by 11:59 p.m. EST
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September Candidate interviews
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October Notification of Admissions Committee decisions
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November Program Acceptance Form and seat deposit due to the PA program two weeks followng notification of acceptance
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January 4th New-student orientation
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January 9th Classes begin (schedule TBA)
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Application Checklist
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Bachelor's degree (prior to enrollment)
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Cumulative GPA >3.0
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Science GPA >3.0
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Successful completion of required coursework (prior to application)
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Completion of recommended coursework (optional)
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PA-CAT (required for students whose prerequisite coursework is more than 7 years old from application deadline)
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Clinical healthcare experience (500 hours)
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Evidence of leadership
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Evidence of commitment to community
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Three letters of reference
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Personal statement
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Requirements for Matriculation
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Immunizations * (Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Meningococcal Disease, Influenza, and COVID-19)
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Proof of health insurance
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Physical examination
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Background check revealing no prior convictions that would result in failure to participate in clinical rotations or obtain state licensure
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Negative drug screen
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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.
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