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):

April 30th: CASPA application opens.

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, dates forthcoming.

Acceptance status and alternate rankings will be offered in late November.

Orientation and classes begin Monday, May 10, 2027.