Guaranteed Interview Program

The NSU Physician Assistant Program Guaranteed Interview Program provides qualifying Northeastern State University students with a guaranteed interview for potential admission to the PA Program.

Eligibility is limited to students who are completing, or recently completed, a bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology at NSU. 

A guaranteed interview does not guarantee admission to the NSU PA Program.

Complete the Guaranteed Interview Program Application
Review General Admission Requirements
Review the Current Guaranteed Interview Program MOU

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Guaranteed Interview Program, an applicant must:

• Be a permanent resident of the United States;
• Be on track to complete a bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology before matriculation into the NSU PA Program;
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75;
• Have a minimum science GPA of 3.5;
• Have no grade below a C;
• Complete all required prerequisite coursework;
• Have at least 200 hours of experience in a healthcare setting at the time of application;
• Meet all CASPA, verification, fee, and Guaranteed Interview Program application deadlines; and
• Be a first-time applicant to the Guaranteed Interview Program.

Meeting these requirements qualifies an applicant for a guaranteed interview only. It does not guarantee admission.

Required Coursework

Applicants must complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better:

Required course	NSU course
Microbiology with laboratory	BIOL 3224 Microbiology
General Chemistry I with laboratory	CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1131
General Chemistry II with laboratory	CHEM 1223 and CHEM 1231
Organic Chemistry I with laboratory	CHEM 3123 and CHEM 3131
College Algebra or higher-level mathematics	MATH 1513 or higher
Statistics	MATH 3513 Statistical Methods
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 1113
Developmental or Abnormal Psychology	PSYC 2023 or PSYC 4153
Human Anatomy with laboratory*	BIOL 2154 Human Anatomy
Human Physiology with laboratory*	BIOL 3314 Human Physiology
Genetics*	BIOL 3114 Genetics
Biochemistry*	CHEM 4214 Biochemistry

*Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Genetics, and Biochemistry must be completed within seven years of the October 1 application deadline. No exceptions are made to this requirement.

Applicants must also meet the general NSU PA Program admission requirements. 

How to Apply

Eligible students should complete the following steps:

1. Submit a complete CASPA application by October 1.
2. Complete the separate Guaranteed Interview Program application by October 1
3. Ensure the CASPA application is verified and the NSU PA Program application fee is paid by October 20.
4. Provide any documentation requested by the Program to verify eligibility. 

Submitting a CASPA application does not automatically enroll an applicant in the Guaranteed Interview Program. Applicants must also submit the separate Guaranteed Interview Program application by the deadline.

Incomplete or late Guaranteed Interview Program applications will not qualify for a guaranteed interview.

Participation and Selection

Eligible students may apply to the Guaranteed Interview Program:

• During their final year at NSU; or
• During the application cycle immediately following graduation.

Participation is limited to one application cycle. Applicants who are not admitted may apply in a future cycle as traditional applicants. 

Applicants whose eligibility is verified will receive an interview. Following the interview, applicants may be offered admission, placed on the alternate list, or denied admission. Decisions will be communicated on or before February 28. 

Current Guaranteed Interview Program Agreement

The 2026–2027 Guaranteed Interview Program Memorandum of Understanding contains the complete eligibility requirements and a sample Cell and Molecular Biology course sequence.

Review the 2026–2027 Guaranteed Interview Program Memorandum of Understanding