Application Review, Interview Process, Seat Offer, and Matriculation into the Program

Application Review and Interview Process 

Once an application is completed and verified through CASPA, it is reviewed by the Admissions Coordinator for completeness with preliminary scoring. A subset are then forwarded to the Admission Committee members for final application review, scoring, and interview determination.

  • Interviews are conducted June-February for each cycle.
  • All interviews are conducted in-person at Marietta College. Interview days consist of two small group interviews, student panel Q and A session, campus tour, and brief essay component.
  • Applicants who would like to be considered for "early" interviews (June–September) must have their CASPA application completed and verified on or before July 15 of the application year.

Offers of admission will be extended within 1 (one) week after each interview day and are based on an evaluation of the following factors:

  • CASPA application and interview
  • Knowledge of PA profession
  • Understanding of Program Expectations and Rigor of Training
  • Ethical/Moral Character
  • Self-Insight/Awareness
  • Personality
  • Mental Stamina and Support System
  • Professionalism
  • Overall Perception and ability to succeed in the Marietta College Physician Assistant Program

Waitlist Status

Students not offered a seat in the Program after interviews may be placed on the waitlist. The waitlist is activated as necessary when an accepted student declines their seat. The waitlist remains active until the first week of classes. Waitlisted applicants who are not offered a seat by the first week of classes will not be considered for admission without re-application to the Program through CASPA.

Matriculation into the Program

Final acceptance will depend on the results of the following:

  • Seat Deposit
    • Payment of $1,000 non-refundable acceptance deposit.
    • This fee will not be refunded for students who withdraw from the Program
  • Ability to meet Technical Standards of Performance for Candidates and Students
  • Official Transcript and Degree Confirmation
  • Health Insurance
  • Background Check
  • Medical Health Form
  • Immunization and Health Screenings Policy
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Drug Screen
  • Program Orientation

Further questions may be addressed to the PA Program office at 740.376.4458 or paprog@marietta.edu.