Frequently Asked Questions

Applications must be submitted to CASPA and verified by October 1, 2025.

The Marshall University PA Program currently has a maximum class size of 30 students.

When does your PA program begin?

The next cohort will begin in January 2026.

Do you require shadowing or direct patient care hours?

While encouraged, they are not required.

This information can be included in your CASPA application, but there is not a required form to report your experience.

What is your minimum GPA requirement? Science GPA minimum?

What is the average GPA and GRE for your enrolled students?

Do you allow the MCAT instead of the GRE?

Yes. The MCAT may substitute for the GRE if it, too, is taken within five years of the time of application.