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The Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) is the centralized application service for Western University Physician Assistant program. CASPA offers PA program applicants a web-based application service and will allow applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple PA programs. Western University's application deadline to apply to CASPA is November 1. If all application materials (including official transcripts) are not received by CASPA by November 1 your application will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. It is your responsibility to follow CASPA's instructions. Failure to do so will delay processing of your application and you may be ineligible to continue in Western University's application process. You should apply to CASPA at least 8 weeks prior to the application deadline. Western University is not responsible for delays due to web congestion and internet traffic. Submitting materials early will ensure timely processing and help avoid delays.

For more information regarding CASPA, visit their website by clicking on CASPA or call (240) 497-1895.

Supplemental Application Deadlines

In addition to the CASPA application, Western University requires applicants to submit a supplemental application and a non-refundable application fee of $50.00. The required minimum GPA is 2.50 overall and 2.70 for prerequisites. After the CASPA application has been received, all applicants who meet our minimum overall GPA of 2.50 will be notified by postcard and/or e-mail indicating that the supplemental application may be printed and mailed to the admissions office. However, this does not ensure that you will meet our minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.70 or that all prerequisite classes will be acceptable. A final evaluation and calculation will be completed upon receipt of your supplemental application. All accompanying documents may be printed from this web page. The application packet is due within 30 days from receipt of the supplemental application or February 1 (final deadline) whichever comes first. Western University is not responsible for delays in mail delivery. DO NOT SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE. ANY SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE THIS NOTIFICATION WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

Download Application for Admission

Use the following links to download and print the necessary application forms. The forms are provided in PDF format and can only be read using Acrobat Reader. To download a free copy, visit the Plug-Ins page. You may access all forms required for the Application Process from this web page.

• Bookmark this page now in order to re-access these forms without re-submitting the request form
• The information entered into the PDF forms below cannot be saved! Do not close the forms until you are completely done and satisfied with the printed result. Leave the forms open and complete each in one sitting.
• You may print blank copies of all forms and complete your first draft by hand.
• DO NOT SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE. ANY SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE THIS NOTIFICATION WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.
• If you experience difficulty when downloading, completing or printing the application, please copy the error message & send it to Karen Lopez at klopez@westernu.edu. We will assist you as soon as possible.

STEP 1: Download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat. Reboot your computer after installing Adobe Acrobat Reader.

NOTE: Your browser must be one of the following: Internet Explorer 4.x and above or Netscape 6.x.

STEP 2: Save the following PDF forms on your computer. Please be sure to read the Supplemental Application Checklist thoroughly before downloading the remaining documents.

• Supplement Application Checklist (29 KB)
• Supplemental Application (1.43 MB)
• Personal Recommendation (50 KB)
• International Student Application (140 KB) *Only if you are an international student*

Here are some easy steps to save a PDF form on your computer:
1) Right click on the PDF link
2) Select 'Save Target as'
3) Choose a directory where you will save the PDF file (a good spot is your desktop for easy access)
4) Select 'Save' to save the file on your computer.

Tips for navigating the PDF forms:
1) TAB key moves you from one field to another
2) SPACEBAR selects a Yes/No field

STEP 3: Open and print the Supplemental Application Checklist and the step-by-step instructions and use as a guide in the organization of your application packet. You may also wish to print blank copies of all forms and complete your first draft by hand.

STEP 4: Open and complete the Supplemental Application for Admission that you just saved on your computer.

STEP 5: Print the completed Supplemental Application and proofread. Make any necessary adjustments and print your revised final draft.

STEP 6: Open and print the Personal Recommendation form that you just saved on your computer. Please read and sign the waiver section on the evaluation, and distribute the form to your evaluator/reference. You must collect a hard copy of completed evaluations from the reference for inclusion in your single application packet. The evaluator can be the same as one of your CASPA evaluators, however, they must complete WesternU's Personal Recommendation form.

Submitting your Application

• Your complete application packet must be postmarked no more than thirty days after the date of our notification of CASPA application be received or in our office by February 1, 2009 (whichever comes first).
• All Supplemental Application Checklist materials must be included, as requested, in the single application packet submitted by you to Western University of Health Sciences.
• Retain copies of all submitted materials for your records, as applications become the property of Western University of Health Sciences upon submission.

You will be notified by e-mail when your application is complete and ready for evaluation.

The supplemental application is also available by mail. Please contact the Admissions Office at (909) 469-5335 to request one.

Applicants with Foreign Course Work

Applicants who have completed any college/professional course work outside the United States (including Canada) must submit the transcripts for evaluation to one of the following services:

A course-by-course evaluation is required and all course work must be designated as undergraduate, graduate or professional. Western University will only honor evaluations from one of the above services. The evaluation must be included with the application packet.

Interview Process

On-campus interviews of selected applicants are typically held late February and mid-March in Pomona. During the interview process, you will meet individually with an interview team which may consist of the Dean of the College of Allied Health Professions, PA Program Chair, PA Admissions Committee, PA Admissions Committee Chair, PA faculty, University faculty, students, graduate PAs and community PAs.

The interviewers will discuss various topics including academics, personal preparedness and commitment to the PA program, the PA field, and community involvement. Interviewees are rated on a standard evaluation form relative to each of these variables.

After the conclusion of the interviews, the evaluation forms are reviewed by the PA Admissions Committee, which recommends to accept, deny or place the applicant on an alternate list.

The Western University PA program does not accept transfer students, nor is admission to the program deferred.