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.
- Curriculum: 96 credits over 33 months.
- Location: Nutley, New Jersey.
- Application: direct to Seton Hall, not CASPA.
- Calendar: recurring June 1 opening and December 1 deadline.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.2 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs, 100 healthcare hours, GRE, three recommendations and the published prerequisites. Official program
Important dates
Recurring PA application cycle
- June 1: application portal opens.
- December 1: application deadline.
- May 31 before matriculation: outstanding prerequisites must be completed.
Seton Hall does not label this recurring calendar with a specific entry year. Its department page lists a March 2027 ARC-PA review, while the current ARC-PA directory lists July 2027; verify the accreditor record for the latest timing. Official requirements
How selection works
The admissions committee weighs academics, healthcare experience, leadership, communication, service and experience with diverse or underserved populations. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend a campus interview assessing PA knowledge, motivation and communication or interpersonal skills.
Not published
Exact dates, count, duration, interviewer roles, file access, exercises, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Seton Hall may suit applicants seeking a direct-application PA program at an interprofessional health campus. 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
Does Seton Hall use CASPA?
No. Apply through Seton Hall's own portal.
What is the recurring deadline?
December 1; the portal opens June 1.
What is the healthcare minimum?
One hundred hours.
Is this calendar explicitly labelled Fall 2027?
No. The official page publishes recurring dates without an entry year.
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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