Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Use the confirmed interview format and cited admissions information below to decide what to practise next.
Quick facts
- Degree: MS; 28 months; Hempstead; fall entry; Hofstra Northwell.
Admission requirements
Applicants need 3.30 cumulative and science GPAs, current prerequisites, 50 healthcare hours, two recommendations and the supplemental fee; GRE is not required. Official program
Important dates
- April: recurring review opening.
- August 1: verified deadline.
- September onward: recurring interviews.
- Fall entry: year not labelled.
How selection works
Holistic point-based review weighs GPAs, preparation, statement, recommendations, science rigor and transcript patterns. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
The required interview session includes a live virtual tour and Q&A plus a personal interview.
Not published
The personal interview’s modality, dates, duration, panel, file access, rubric and post-interview weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Hofstra may suit applicants seeking a Northwell-affiliated graduate route distinct from the BS/MS pathway. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Deadline?
August 1.
GRE?
Not required.
Is the personal interview virtual?
The page does not say clearly.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. Hofstra's applicant page still names an older fall cohort, so the page relies only on the recurring August 1 deadline, next-fall entry and September-onward interviews. ARC-PA lists Accreditation-Continued with a January 2027 review.
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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