Accelerated Pathways

Accelerated Pathways for the Elon University Physician Assistant Studies Program with Graduate Admissions

Accelerated Pathways is a selective undergraduate program at Elon University that provides students preference for admission and enrollment into the PA program. All Accelerated Pathways students will adhere to the conditions outlined in the Elon University Accelerated Pathways Program Contract and meet the published admissions requirements outlined by the Elon PA program.  The undergraduate coursework and programming completed in the Accelerated Pathways Program does not replace any aspect of the PA curriculum and does not represent “advanced placement.”

Application Materials

Accelerated Pathway students will complete an internal Accelerated Pathways Graduate Application that mirrors CASPA, the secondary application, and includes the following required materials:

• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies

• Three letters of recommendation
• Documentation of at least 20 hours of shadowing with a Physician Assistant

Interview

An interview is required for admission to the Elon PA Program, and qualified Accelerated Pathway students will be invited to a virtual interview experience. Invitations to interview will be extended via email to qualified candidates.

Candidates who have been invited to interview will be notified by the Admissions Committee of their admissions decision within two weeks of their interview. Candidates who are offered admission and are choosing to enroll in the program must confirm their seat in the class by submitting the completed reply form and a $1,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit by the date listed in their acceptance letter. This deposit is fully credited to the student’s tuition upon matriculation to the program.

Prospective undergraduate students interested in the Accelerated Pathways program may view information about the program and admissions process here. Please work with your undergraduate Admissions Counselor to apply.