Frequently Asked Questions

Marshall University Physician Assistant Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications must be submitted to CASPA and verified by October 1, 2026.

The Marshall University PA Program currently has a maximum class size of 30 students.

That information can be found on our website’s prospective students’ page: https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/.

The next cohort will begin in January 2027.

While encouraged, they are not required.

This information can be included in your CASPA application, but there is not a required form to report your experience.

Yes. The MCAT may substitute for the GRE if it, too, is taken within five years of the time of application.