Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Why the physician assistant profession?
Practise explaining why the PA role fits your experiences and goals. Review whether you distinguish the profession clearly, use specific evidence, and connect your motivation to patient care; then record again with a sharper answer.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice.
- Duration: 27 months and seven semesters.
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida.
- Entry: Summer 2027; exact start date not published.
- Deadline: October 1, 2026.
- Interviews: rolling from August 2026.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite math/science GPAs, GRE scores, at least 500 direct-patient-care hours, three to five recommendations, and required prerequisites. Up to two prerequisites and outstanding patient-care hours could be completed by the end of Spring 2027. Casper is not required from the 2026 cycle. Official requirements
Important dates
- May 1, 2026: CASPA opened.
- August 2026: rolling interviews began.
- October 1, 2026: verified CASPA, supplemental responses, and fee due.
- End of Spring 2027: outstanding prerequisites and care hours due.
- Summer 2027: entry; exact date not published.
How selection works
FSU reviews eligible files holistically, emphasizing prerequisite and math/science performance, direct patient care, GRE performance, recommendations, service, and capacity for self-directed learning. It publishes preference for Florida residents, specified border-county residents, and U.S. military applicants. Official admissions page
Interview details
Confirmed
FSU schedules interviews on a rolling basis beginning in August 2026. Official admissions page
Not published
The current admissions page does not publish the interview dates, modality, location, structure, number or duration of encounters, exercises, prompts, interviewer roles or file access, scoring rubric, or weighting.
Who this program may suit
This program may suit applicants with strong science preparation, meaningful direct patient care, service evidence, and interest in FSU's community, rural, and underserved mission. Official admissions preferences
Practice and next step
Record an answer explaining why PA practice fits your goals and FSU's service mission. Review whether you connect one direct-care experience to a specific lesson and future contribution, adjust one weakness, record a second response, and compare the attempts.
Frequently asked questions
When was the 2026-27 deadline?
October 1, 2026 for the verified CASPA file, supplemental responses, and fee.
Is Casper required?
No, beginning with the 2026 cycle.
Is the interview format published?
No. FSU only confirms rolling interviews from August.
Sources
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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