Important Dates

The University of Utah Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) is accredited by ARC-PA, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. UPAP is a full-time program that begins each summer semester (early May) and spans 27 months over seven continuous semesters. Part-time or interrupted attendance is not an option, and no online classes are offered. Requests for advance placement are not considered. Accepted candidates must complete all curricular components of the program. Graduates of the program receive an MPAS, Master of Physician Assistant Studies. 

2025 application year (for 2026 matriculating class):

The CASPA application cycle will open in late April

CASPer test dates forthcoming

August 1st - deadline to submit CASPA application

September 1 - CASPA application verification (processing) deadline

Mid-October - Interview status notifications sent via e-mail
 

Interview Dates

Forthcoming

Acceptance status and alternate rankings offered in late November. 

Orientation and classes begin Monday, May 4, 2026