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.

2026 application year (for 2027 matriculating class):

August 1st - deadline to submit the CASPA application.
September 1st - CASPA application verification (processing) deadline.
Mid-October - interview status notifications sent via e-mail.
November – interviews take place in-person on both campuses:
Friday, November 6 th in Salt Lake City, Utah
               Thursday, November 12 th in Salt Lake City, Utah
               Saturday, November 14 th  in St. George, Utah
               Thursday, November 19 th in Salt Lake City, Utah
               Friday, November 20 th in Salt Lake City, Utah
Acceptance status and alternate rankings will be offered in late November.
Orientation and classes begin Monday, May 10, 2027.