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: MHS; 27 months; Asheville; January start; ARC-PA Provisional.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S.-accredited bachelor's degree, 2.75 cumulative, prerequisite and science-prerequisite GPAs, current science prerequisites, GRE results, three recommendations, CASPA and a campus supplemental. Direct patient care is preferred but not required. Official program
Important dates
- CASPA and Asheville supplemental: required.
- January: recurring cohort start.
- Current opening, deadline and cohort year: not published.
- The linked 2025-26 supplemental is stale.
How selection works
Scoring considers cumulative and science GPAs, GRE, direct-care hours and preferred characteristics such as military service, first-generation status and multilingual ability. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Competitive applicants receive a faculty interview invitation by email, and interview performance affects the final decision.
Not published
Current dates, modality, location, structure, duration, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
South College Asheville may suit applicants seeking a large January-start cohort who can verify the current campus-specific calendar. 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
Is the current deadline published?
No.
Is patient care required?
No minimum is published.
Accreditation?
ARC-PA Provisional.
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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