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: Ogden, Utah.
- Length: six semesters.
- Maximum class size: 20.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional. The current ARC-PA directory and history page disagree on whether the next review is January or March 2027.
Official admissions · ARC-PA history
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, B-minus-or-better prerequisites, PA-CAT scores received by the deadline, at least 500 paid clinical healthcare hours accrued within seven years, and at least three recommendations. Official admissions
Important dates
- Late April: CASPA opens annually.
- August 1 at 11:59 p.m. MST: CASPA must be submitted and verified, and PA-CAT scores must be reported.
- Within two weeks after the final interview: admission status is released.
- January: new-student orientation begins.
Weber's current page does not attach years to these dates. Official admissions
How selection works
Eligible applications are screened and scored for academic strength, academic rigor, clinical healthcare experience, recommendations and competitive criteria. The program is non-rolling: the committee reviews the pool after the deadline and makes final decisions after interviews. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
The interview assesses communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, professionalism, performance under pressure and alignment with the program's mission and values. Official admissions
Not published
The current page does not publish interview dates, modality, format, duration, evaluator roles, file access, prompts or numeric weighting.
Who this program may suit
Weber State may suit applicants with recent paid clinical experience who prefer a non-rolling selection process and whose application aligns with its northern Utah and primary-care mission. Review the Provisional accreditation timing before committing. Official overview
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession and Weber State fit your goals. Review whether your example proves clinical judgment, service and mission alignment, then record the answer again and compare both attempts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline?
August 1 at 11:59 p.m. MST; the current official page does not attach a year. Official admissions
Is the PA-CAT required?
Yes. Scores must be reported by the application deadline. Official admissions
What is the interview format?
The current page does not publish a format.
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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