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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 Studies.
- Duration: two-year graduate phase, 101 credits.
- Location: Valparaiso, Indiana.
- Cohort: up to 45 seats.
- Eligibility: current Valparaiso students completing a Valpo degree or Valparaiso alumni.
- Application: university application; not CASPA.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next comprehensive review September 2032.
Admission requirements
Eligible graduate applicants must be current Valparaiso students completing a Valparaiso degree or Valparaiso alumni. They need minimum 3.0 overall and lab-science GPAs, prerequisites, three recommendations including a healthcare professional and 132 care hours. Official admission
Important dates
- December: eligible applicants without a direct-entry seat are considered once each year, pending available seats.
The official page does not publish an exact application deadline or matriculation date. Official admission
How selection works
The internal application includes a statement and interview. Committee review considers academic achievement, maturity, leadership, healthcare commitment and service. Official admission
Interview details
Confirmed
Eligible internal-route applicants complete an interview.
Not published
Modality, format, duration, dates, interviewer roles, file access, scoring and decision timing are not public. Official admission
Who this program may suit
This page is relevant only to current Valparaiso students and alumni. External applicants, graduate transfers and CASPA applicants are not eligible for this route. Official admission
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your Valparaiso experience and healthcare exposure support the choice. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Can an external applicant apply?
No. The graduate route is limited to current Valparaiso students and alumni.
Does Valparaiso use CASPA?
No.
Are graduate transfers accepted?
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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