Grand Valley State University-Traverse City Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Non-rolling, holistic.

Ranked objectively on academic criteria (overall GPA, last-60 GPA, prereq GPA) plus added consideration for prior healthcare degree, >10,000 HCE hours, military/veteran, >5,000 volunteer hours, >5,000 leadership hours, Casper scores, >=30 GVSU credits, economically disadvantaged background, commitment to underserved. Minimum 500 HCE hours. Traverse City additionally weighs Northern Michigan ties. Apply to only one campus.

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

Grand Valley State University-Traverse City PA Program Mission Statement

To prepare highly competent physician assistants who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion; lead and advance the profession; and provide quality patient-centered healthcare in all communities and settings.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: August
Class Duration: 28 months
Class Capacity: 12
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: See Program Website
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $98,612
Nonresident tuition: $98,612

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 96%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 93%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Received by deadline (app + transcripts + 2 references)
Fee: $30

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.82
- Prerequisite: 3.88
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 5 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: 500

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

GRE Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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