Physician Assistant
College of Allied Health Sciences
Program Information
MS
Campus (Face to Face)
Graduate Program Contact
Application Deadlines
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | 1st Summer Session | 2nd Summer Session | 11-week Summer Session | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | September 1st; application opens April 27th | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| Graduate School | September 1st; application opens April 27th | * | * | * | * |
* Applications not considered for admission in this term
Application/Deadline Notes
Applicants must apply through CASPA https://portal.caspaonline.org/ See our website for specific prerequisite courses, clinical hours, and residency requirements.
**This program does not have a Priority Deadline for this term.
Additional Information
The PA program has a 2-step application process. Interested applicants should first complete the entirety of the CASPA common application, then complete the ECU application which requires fewer supplemental documents. The ECU application process will include completion of the online application document and payment of the application fee. Additional transcripts may be required.
The following materials should be sent to CASPA: Official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended, 3 letters of reference, clinical hours, Personal Statement
More information about CASPA can be found on the departments website.
To reserve your place in the Physician Assistant (MS) program once admitted, you will need to send a non-refundable deposit of US $750 prior to the deadline indicated in your acceptance materials. This US $750 will be credited towards your tuition when you enroll at East Carolina University; if you do not enroll, your deposit will be forfeited.
Applicants must be permanent residents of one of the following states at the time of application submission: NC, SC, VA, TN, GA, Washington DC.