Physician Assistant Studies Program: Applying for Admission
Admissions Overview
Admission Requirements & Preferences Technical Standards
How to apply Guaranteed Interview Program FAQ
Thank you for your interest in the Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Studies Program.
Admission to the NSU PA Program is competitive. The Program uses a holistic admissions process that considers each applicant’s academic preparation, experiences, attributes, and interview performance.
Before applying, prospective students should review the Admissions Requirements & Preferences page to determine whether they meet the Program’s eligibility requirements, review How to Apply for application instructions, required materials, and deadlines, and review the Technical Standards. Applicants who are ready to apply may then complete and submit their application through CASPA.
Application Period
Applications are accepted through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) from late April through October 1 of the year prior to intended enrollment.
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Admissions Requirements & Preferences
Review the requirements applicants must meet to be eligible for consideration, along with the preferences and attributes considered as part of the Program’s holistic admissions process.
Information includes:
- Bachelor’s degree requirement
- Prerequisite coursework
- Minimum cumulative and science GPA requirements
- CLEP and Advanced Placement policies
- Healthcare experience
- Admissions preferences
- Attributes considered favorably during holistic review
View Admissions Requirements & Preferences
How to Apply
Review the application process from CASPA submission through admission decisions.
Information includes:
- Application timeline
- CASPA submission requirements
- Application deadlines
- Required application materials
- CASPA verification
- NSU PA Program application fee
- Interview process
- Admission decisions
- Steps following an offer of admission
View How to Apply
Guaranteed Interview Program
Eligible Northeastern State University students may qualify for the NSU PA Program’s Guaranteed Interview Program.
Students who meet all published eligibility and application requirements are guaranteed an interview with the PA Program.
A guaranteed interview does not guarantee admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the admissions process and PA Program, including:
- Prerequisite coursework
- Healthcare and patient care experience
- PA shadowing and professional exposure
- Applicant eligibility questions
- Program format
- Interviews
- Clinical rotations
- Background checks and drug screening
- Financial aid and other applicant considerations
View Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Standards
Technical Standards describe the nonacademic abilities and characteristics necessary to participate in and successfully complete the PA curriculum.
Prospective students are encouraged to review the Technical Standards as part of the application process.
View Technical Standards
Questions?
Applicants are encouraged to review the admissions webpages and Frequently Asked Questions before contacting the Program.
If your question is not addressed on the website, please contact the NSU Physician Assistant Studies Program.
email: paprogram@nsuok.edu
Phone: 918-444-5464
Fax: 918-444-5411
For more information about degree requirements, visit the NSU catalog.