Physician Assistant Studies

Application Procedures

High School Seniors

  • Complete an Undergraduate Application to Grand Valley State University.
  • Research major/minors of interest. Three popular majors for students pursuing the PAS program are: Allied Health Sciences/Health Professions, Exercise Science, and Biomedical Sciences. However, the PAS program does not require or promote a specific major.
  • Meet with an advisor in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office in your first semester to discuss major/minor options. To schedule an appointment call the College of Health Professions at 616-331-5900.
  • Submission of the GVSU Graduate Application to the PAS program typically happens in the final fall semester (by October 1st) of the students' undergraduate program. 

Transfer Students

Students tranferring to GVSU to complete their undergraduate degree and/or the PAS prerequisite course work should complete an Undergraduate Application.

  • We strongly encourage students to transfer to Grand Valley by the beginning of their junior year to ensure completion of their undergraduate degree and PAS application requirements.
  • Transfer students should consult with a College of Health Professions Advisor prior to or upon acceptance to GVSU to create an academic plan for their undergraduate major/minor and to review PAS admission requirements. Advising appointments can be made by calling the College of Health Professions at 616-331-5900.
  • Submission of the GVSU Graduate Application to the PAS program typically happens in the final fall semester (by October 1st) of the students undergraduate program.

All Applicants

Students who have substantially completed the 500+ hours of hands-on patient care, prerequisite courses, and their undergraduate degree requirements are encouraged to apply. However, ALL admission requirements must be completed by May 1st prior to the start of the professional curriculum in late August of that same year.

The application deadline is October 1of the calendar year preceding the year the student wishes to begin the professional curriculum. The GVSU Graduate Application and supplementary materials must be received and dated on or before October 1st for the application to be considered for admission the following fall (August).

  • Complete a Graduate Application and supplemental materials by October 1st of the calendar year preceding the year the student wishes to begin the professional curriculum.
  • Students who have not completed all admission requirements at the time of application must include a brief statement detailing how they will complete requirements by May 1st.
  • Students can meet with a faculty member of the PAS program or an Advisor in the College of Health Professions Student Services Office regarding application and admissions procedures. To schedule an appointment please call the College of Health Professions at 616-331-5900.

Application Timeline-Approximate

October 1st - Application deadline
October/November - Review of all applications
December - PAS interview invitations sent
January - Interviews
February - Invitations to new cohort sent

Submit all application materials to:
Admissions Office
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI  49401-9403