Nebraska

College of Saint Mary PA (Fall 2027)

College of Saint Mary accepts applications through November 1, 2026 for August 2027 entry. Selected applicants attend an on-campus admissions-committee interview.

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Evidence at a glance

What is confirmed for this cycle

Application cycle
Fall 2027 entry
Last source check
August 22, 2026

Admissions details can change. Use the cited official source and your invitation as the final authority.

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  1. Current cycle
  2. Quick facts
  3. Admission requirements
  4. Important dates
  5. How selection works
  6. Interview details
  7. Who this program may suit
  8. Practice and next step
  9. Frequently asked questions
  10. Sources
  11. Practice prompts

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Quick facts

  • Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
  • Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Entry: August 2027.
  • Interview: on-campus admissions-committee interview.
  • Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation; next review July 2027.

Official program

Admission requirements

Applicants submit CASPA and meet the published degree, GPA, prerequisite, recommendation and experience requirements. Official program

Important dates

  • April 30, 2026: cycle opens.
  • November 1, 2026: deadline.
  • December 1, 2026: materials due.
  • August 2027: entry.

Official program

How selection works

The committee reviews completed applications and invites selected candidates to an on-campus interview; complete weights are not public. Official program

Interview details

Confirmed

Selected applicants attend an on-campus interview with the PAS Admissions Committee.

Not published

Exact dates, duration, format, interviewer count, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program

Who this program may suit

CSM may suit applicants seeking an Omaha program who can assess the implications of current probation. Official program

Practice and next step

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Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline?

November 1, 2026.

When is entry?

August 2027.

Accreditation?

ARC-PA Probation.

Sources

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