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Admissions Process

The Elon PA program participates in the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). All applicants applying for the class of 2017 entering January 2015 will apply online using the CASPA application. To apply, visit https://portal.caspaonline.org/.
 

Deadline Schedule for the Class of 2017 (enrolling January 2015)

Priority Deadline:   November 1, 2013

Final Deadline:  January 15, 2014

The application deadline is January 15 with priority given to candidates who complete their application by November 1. The committee will begin reviewing applications in September and continue through February, when final interviews are conducted. The Elon PA program accepts applications on a modified rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to apply early.
 

Interview Schedule

Interviews are a requirement for admission. About 120 of the most qualified applicants will be invited to campus for an interview with the PA faculty. Six interviews days will be scheduled between November and February (schedule forthcoming).
 

Admissions Checklist 

Completed applications submitted to CASPA must include the following:

  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Listing of health care experience(s)
  • Official GRE scores (Elon’s CASPA code is 0398.)

Elon does not have a supplemental application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to review the progress of his/her application by viewing Elon OnTrack (click on link and select “OnTrack for Applicants”). For evaluation, all documents must be received.

For questions about admissions to the PA program, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadm@elon.edu or (336) 278-7600. The Elon PA Admissions FAQs may also address some of your questions.