Student Resources and Policies
PAS Resources
Student Resources and Policies
The Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Studies Program is committed to ensuring that current and prospective students have ready access to Program policies, University policies, student support services, and resources important to their education and professional development.
Students enrolled in the PA Program are responsible for reviewing and complying with applicable PA Program and Northeastern State University policies.
PA Program Policies and Resources
The following resources provide information about policies and requirements specific to the NSU Physician Assistant Studies Program.
- PA Program Policies and Procedures Handbook
- PA Program Clinical Student Handbook
- Policies of Interest to Current and Prospective PA Students
University Policies and Student Rights

PA students are subject to applicable Northeastern State University policies in addition to PA Program policies. The following resources provide direct access to University policies, student rights and responsibilities, complaint and appeal processes, accommodations, and other important information.
- NSU University Policies - A-Z Index
- NSU Student Handbook
- Student Complaints and Appeals
- Report a Concern or Incident
- Graduate Student Grade and Policy Appeals
- Student Conduct and Academic Misconduct
- Student Disability Services and Academic Accommodations
- Student Consumer Information
- Emergency Operations and Campus Safety
Student Support and Academic Resources
Students are encouraged to use available University and Program resources throughout their enrollment.
- Library Resources for Physician Assistant Studies
- Financial Aid
- Student Accounts
- Graduate College
- Career Services
Professional Development Resources
We welcome you on your journey of becoming a physician assistant. There are four organizations that are critical to our profession: the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, and the Physician Assistant Education Association. While each of these organizations has different missions, each provides a vital service to our profession. Below are links to the organizations for you to explore.
