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ADMISSIONS

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Admission Guidelines

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What we look for

A mission-aligned, holistic admissions review process

The UVU PA Program strives to incorporate a holistic admissions review process. The admissions process considers a broad range of factors - experiences, attributes, and academic metrics - when reviewing applications. Holistic review allows the admissions committee to consider the “whole” applicant, rather than focusing on any one factor.

Evaluation factors for the application and review process

  • Evidence of academic strength is indicated through applicant’s overall and science GPAs and completion of prerequisite courses
  • Patient care knowledge demonstrated with direct patient and health care hours
  • Keen understanding of the Physician Assistant profession through shadowing medical professionals. Shadowing physician assistants, doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners. We do not score shadowing hours in the application.  Shadowing provides needed insight and experience 
  • Professional Letters of Recommendation (see admission requirement section)
  • A strong commitment to the community through consistent volunteer service that demonstrates compassion and a desire to work and serve medically marginalized or underserved populations
  • A dedicated and demonstrated work ethic
  • Exemplary leadership by showing an engaged attitude
  • Achievements demonstrated by honors, awards, scholarships and/or publications
  • Preference given to veterans, applicants who attended the majority of K-12 in a Utah school district, first-generation students, and non-Utah residents (See admissions requirements section)
  • Video answers to essay questions that allow the candidate to highlight their maturity, interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate an ability to articulate ideas and knowledge. Applicants will be invited to do this portion of the application. Invitation sent via email
ADMITTED UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY PA PROGRAM STUDENTS
Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027
(Combined Stats)
Percentage of Female Students 62%
Percentage of Male Students 38%
   
First-Generation Students 24%
   
Average Age of Students 27
   
Average Cumulative GPA 3.57
Average Science GPA 3.57
   
Average Leadership Hours 1,591
   
Average Volunteer Hours 933
   
Minimum Patient/Healthcare Hours 2,446
Maximum Patient/Healthcare Hours 44,712
Average Patient/Healthcare Hours 6,236

Inclusion and Diversity

UVU is committed to preparing all students and employees for success in an increasingly complex, diverse, and globalized society. We promote civility and respect for the dignity and potential of each individual. We seek to advance the understanding of diverse perspectives. We value and promote collegial relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, and staff. We acknowledge and seek to address the needs of populations who are underrepresented and students with varying levels of academic preparation, even as we strive to provide access and support for all students and employees in ways that are culturally relevant and responsible.