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If you have any questions, or you wish to receive email updates, send your request to PAprog@nau.edu. If you would like to subscribe to our mailing list and receive all of the latest updates as they become available, please follow the instructions here to join.

Admission Requirements

Requirements for admission to the PA program

Northern Arizona University has technical standards regarding expectations, minimum requirements for admission, and course prerequisites.

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Program Information

COVID-19 Accordion Closed

What elements of the admissions process has the PA program addressed?

A contingency plan was formulated and approved by the admissions committee for accommodations to the letter grade requirement for prerequisite coursework. All application deadlines will remain effective. All letters of recommendation requirements will remain effective. The minimum 500 hours of health care experience will remain effective.

What changes has the program made to accommodate COVID-19 contingencies?

The NAU PA program requires all prerequisite coursework to be completed with a letter (A, B, C, D) or numerical (4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0) grade. Prerequisite courses completed with Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit are accepted only by permission of the department. Exception to this policy includes advanced placement (AP) credit, which is accepted under certain conditions (see FAQs).

Policy:

  1. Applicable March 1, 2020 through September 1, 2020 ONLY.
  2. Applicants who completed a prerequisite course as Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit during the approved time period will be accepted automatically by our admissions team.
  3. Qualifying courses are subject to the time period between March 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020 ONLY.
  4. Qualifying courses must be completed and documented on the official transcript submitted to CASPA.

Minimum Requirements Accordion Closed

  • Minimum Requirements for Admission

Prerequisite Course List Accordion Closed

  • General Prerequisite Course List

Inquiries Accordion Closed

Questions regarding the minimum requirements for admission should be sent to PAprog@nau.edu.

Preference Factors  Accordion Closed

The university publishes a non-discriminatory policy in compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972 and consistent with federal and state statutes, rules and regulations.

Additionally, in accordance with the PA program mission, philosophy, and goals, the program will give preference to applicants who indicate a high potential for remaining in the state of Arizona to work following graduation as well as individuals from targeted populations.  This includes individuals who are first generation college students, economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented populations, military veterans, and those from rural backgrounds.

Applications Accordion Closed

Both the CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants) and the NAU Graduate College application must be completed by September 1 for consideration.

The application cycle begins in April and closes September 1 each year.

If you have any questions, or you wish to receive e-mail updates, send your request to PAprog@nau.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.

Matriculation Data Accordion Closed

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Department of Physician Assistant Studies
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Health Sciences Education Building
435 N. 5th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Email
paprog@nau.edu
Phone
602-298-4015