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):

CASPer final test date is August 12th.

August 1st - deadline to submit CASPA application

September 1st - CASPA application verification (processing) deadline

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

Interview Dates

Thursday, November 6th, Salt Lake City Campus

Friday, November 7th, Salt Lake City Campus

Thursday, November 13th, Salt Lake City Campus

Saturday, November 15th, St. George Campus.

Thursday, November 20th, Salt Lake City Campus

Acceptance status and alternate rankings offered in late November. 

Orientation and classes begin Monday, May 4, 2026