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 Physician Assistant Studies.
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Current cycle: 2026-27 admissions cycle.
- CASPA: typically initiated after May 1 and completed by September 1.
- Direct patient care: 480 hours by entry; 240 hours at application.
- Casper: required for the 2026-27 cycle.
- Interview: on-campus personal interview.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review July 2027.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, prerequisites, three recommendations, PA shadowing and 480 direct patient-care hours by entry, including 240 hours at application. Casper is required for the 2026-27 cycle. GRE and a supplemental application are not required. Official application
Important dates
- After May 1: applications are typically initiated.
- May-September: verified applications are processed and interviews are granted.
- September 1: CASPA must show the application as completed.
- 2026-27 admissions cycle: Casper is required.
The official page does not name a specific matriculation month or year. Official application
How selection works
The program processes verified applications and grants interviews from May through September. Casper complements the other admissions tools before selected applicants attend an on-campus personal interview. Exact weights are not public. Official application
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants attend an on-campus personal interview with members of the PA Program Admissions Committee.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, committee size, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official application
Who this program may suit
Union Adventist may suit applicants seeking a faith-informed Lincoln program who are ready for Casper. 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 Casper required?
Yes, for the 2026-27 admissions cycle.
Is the interview on campus?
Yes. The program describes an on-campus personal interview.
Is the GRE required?
No. A supplemental application is also not required.
Is a specific entry month or year published?
No.
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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