{"id":6739,"date":"2025-08-11T19:05:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T23:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/unc-pa\/?page_id=6739"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:46:38","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/unc-pa\/admissions\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>General Admissions<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group accordion-condensed accordion-blue oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Where do I send my application materials?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">All application materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, supporting documents) will be sent through the <a href=\"https:\/\/caspa.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">CASPA application system<\/a>, which opened April 30, 2026. Nothing should be sent separately to the PA program. It is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to ensure all application materials are completed and verified by the appropriate deadline of September 1, 2026. Materials submitted directly to the program will not be accepted unless specifically requested by the admissions committee.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                How many applicants do you admit each year?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">We admit 20 students each year in January.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                When can I expect to hear a decision?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">For the January 2027 admissions cycle, we expect to finalize decisions in October 2026.<br \/>\n<em>Accepted applicants will receive a phone call invitation with a follow-up formal email letter of invitation.<\/em><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                Is there a deposit if I am accepted?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Yes. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your seat in the program. Your deposit will be used towards your first semester tuition bill.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-4\">\n                Is there a waitlist?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Yes, waitlisted applicants will be notified by the program. We do not give specific waitlist positions as we utilize a holistic admissions process for waitlisted applicants. We cannot guarantee or estimate probability of acceptance based on an applicant\u2019s position on the waitlist. Acceptance offers extended to applicants on the waitlist are distributed according to holistic review by the Admissions Committee and may be extended up until the first day of classes in January.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-5\">\n                Do you offer rolling admissions?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-6\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-6\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-6\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-6\">\n                Do you offer deferred admissions?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No, the cycle of admission runs annually. Anyone wishing to defer acceptance will have to reapply to the program.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-7\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-7\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-7\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-7\">\n                Do you offer advanced placement\/transfer students?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No. The PA program does not waive curriculum requirements or accept transfer of credit from other PA programs or other graduate degree programs. Admitted students, regardless of level of education, are required to complete all curriculum requirements. All relevant coursework required for graduation must be completed in the UNC-Chapel Hill PA program.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-8\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-8\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-8\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-8\">\n                Can I work while enrolled in the program?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The UNC PA program admits only full-time students. The program strongly discourages employment while enrolled. It is very difficult to maintain even part-time employment while enrolled in the PA program. Students must comply with the program\u2019s academic schedule, and employment responsibilities are not a justification to miss scheduled learning activities or an explanation for poor performance.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-9\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-9\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-9\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-9\">\n                Do you accept foreign applicants?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">All applicants, including graduates from foreign institutions, must hold either U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of application. Candidates with pending citizenship or permanent residency will not be considered. All applicants for whom English is not their first language must submit test scores to demonstrate their English proficiency. We accept TOEFL. Our TOEFL code is C182. Strong applicants typically score 100 or higher.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-10\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-10\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-10\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-10\">\n                Do you require a criminal background check?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Applicants are required to self-disclose any misdemeanors or felony convictions, other than minor traffic violations, including deferred adjudications, with the understanding that non-disclosure\/falsification may lead to dismissal and disclosure may prevent enrollment. Additionally, in response to requirements in the professional practice environment stating that facilities providing care to patients must minimize the risk to patients that may be presented by persons with prior criminal activity, a criminal background check will be completed on all accepted applicants prior to matriculation and again prior to clinical rotations.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group accordion-condensed accordion-blue oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-1\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-0\">\n                Do I need to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in the health sciences to apply?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>No; however, a baccalaureate or graduate degree earned at a\u00a0<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chea.org\/regional-accrediting-organizations\">regionally accredited<\/a> U.S. institution is required (regardless of major), as well as the required prerequisites.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-1\">\n                What do you mean by regionally accredited institutions?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Regional accreditation means courses approved by one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chea.org\/regional-accrediting-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">six regional accreditation organizations<\/a>.\u00a0Be aware that many for-profit institutions do not have regional accreditation, but only national accreditation.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-1-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-1-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-1\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-1-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-1-2\">\n                I completed my baccalaureate degree in a foreign institution. Am I eligible to apply?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-1-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">If you have a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a non-U.S. regionally accredited institution you can apply for admission if your prerequisite courses were completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution. There are no waivers of this policy.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Prerequisite Coursework<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group accordion-condensed accordion-blue oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-2\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-0\">\n                Can substitutions be made for required prerequisites?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No, we do not accept substitutions for our required prerequisites, no matter your work experience or education level. We do not waive them for students who are already working in health care or who have already completed graduate education. There is a general level of knowledge that we want all students to have when starting our program.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-1\">\n                Do you prefer that I take my prerequisites at a four-year college?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No. Courses taken at a community college are accepted and are considered equally. Taking them at a four-year college does not help or hinder your application. The institution should be\u00a0<a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chea.org\/regional-accrediting-organizations\">regionally accredited<\/a>. Online courses taken at regionally accredited institutions will also be accepted.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-2\">\n                Do you accept courses taken online or at a community college?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Courses can be taken at regionally accredited four-year institutions or community colleges (online or in-person) and are considered equally.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-3\">\n                Are labs required in addition to the lecture for your prerequisites?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No. We do not require labs for our prerequisite courses.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-4\">\n                If I retake a prerequisite course, how will you determine my prerequisite GPA?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">If you retake a prerequisite course, we will use the higher of the two grades to calculate your prerequisite GPA. For example, if you originally earned a \u201cD\u201d in a prerequisite course and retake it and earn a \u201cB\u201d, we will use the \u201cB\u201d grade in your prerequisite GPA calculation. You can retake the course at a different educational institution. Please note, however, that all of your courses (including courses that are retaken) will be used to calculate your overall cumulative GPA.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-5\">\n                Do you accept AP\/IB\/CLEP credits or Pass\/Fail grades for prerequisite courses?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p style=\"color: #333333\">No. Pass\/Fail courses will only be accepted for the Spring\/Summer\/Fall sessions of 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-6\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-6\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-6\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-6\">\n                Do you accept Pass\/Fail or Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory grades for prerequisite courses due to COVID-19?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Due to the impacts of COVID-19, prerequisite coursework submitted during the Spring\/Summer\/Fall sessions of 2020 receiving Pass\/Fail (if for COVID-19 reasons), Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory grading are eligible for prerequisite fulfillment. Pass\/Fail and Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory grades will not be included within your GPA calculations. Additionally, the program reserves the right to request a letter be submitted from the Dean verifying your completion of the course and numeric\/letter grade traditionally received for credit.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-7\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-7\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-7\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-7\">\n                Do you accept survey level courses for prerequisite courses?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No, we do not accept survey level coursework\u00a0(i.e. Survey of Organic Chemistry)\u00a0towards the fulfilment of our prerequisite requirements.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-8\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-8\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-8\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-8\">\n                Will you accept any coursework completed on my Joint Service Transcript (JST)?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\"><strong>Completion of SOCM course or equivalent are accepted with appropriate JST or equivalent transcript records towards the fulfillment of our Anatomy and Physiology prerequisite requirements.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-9\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-9\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-9\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-9\">\n                Will you accept ______ course to fill a prerequisite?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Applicants should be able to reasonably match most of the required courses with ones that they have taken or plan to take as posted on our website.\u00a0 For example, a \u201cGeneral Statistics\u201d course may be also named \u201cIntroductory to Statistics\u201d. Additionally, applicants can review the <a href=\"http:\/\/admissions.unc.edu\/credit\/credit\/transfer-equivalencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of previously accepted coursework for course equivalencies from other NC institutions.<\/a><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-2-10\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-2-10\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-2\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-2-10\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-2-10\">\n                Will you accept any courses I have completed at another PA program?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-2-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\"><strong>The program will not accept transfer credit from other physician assistant programs.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Patient Care Experience<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group accordion-condensed accordion-blue oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-3\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-0\">\n                What does your program consider as acceptable patient care experience?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">We look for patient care experiences where applicants are directly responsible and paid for assessing a patient&#8217;s condition or providing a form of treatment. We do not accept shadowing hours, experience received during training, for academic credit, or administrative\/clerical positions.<\/p>\n<div><strong>Examples of acceptable hands-on patient care experience include:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical nutritionist\/dietician<\/li>\n<li>Clinical research assistant<\/li>\n<li>Paramedic\/EMT\/Firefighter Paramedic<\/li>\n<li>Emergency room technician<\/li>\n<li>Military medic<\/li>\n<li>Certified nursing assistant<\/li>\n<li>Certified medical assistant<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory therapist<\/li>\n<li>Scribe\/Virtual scribe<\/li>\n<li>Dentist<\/li>\n<li>Dental hygienist<\/li>\n<li>Ophthalmic technician<\/li>\n<li>Phlebotomist<\/li>\n<li>Physical\u00a0therapist, physical therapy assistant<\/li>\n<li>Athletic trainer<\/li>\n<li>Occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<div><strong>Examples that do NOT qualify as hands-on patient care experience include:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Clerical positions<\/li>\n<li>Medical transcriptionist<\/li>\n<li>Patient transporter<\/li>\n<li>Ski patrol<\/li>\n<li>Unit clerk<\/li>\n<li>Dental assistant<\/li>\n<li>Organ transport<\/li>\n<li>Chiropractor\/chiropractic assistant<\/li>\n<li>Hospital or retail pharmacy technician<\/li>\n<li>Physical\u00a0therapy technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please email <a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"mailto:paprogram@unc.edu\">paprogram@unc.edu<\/a> with any questions about whether your experiences will qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-1\">\n                Do you have any suggestions on how I can obtain the recommended 1,000 hours of patient care experience?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Seek a job in a setting that provides direct clinical patient contact. Check with local practices in your area and through personal connections for opportunities.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-2\">\n                Can I submit my application while I am still gaining hours?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The committee reviews completed applications as they are submitted. We do not recalculate hours upon closure of the cycle.&#8221;<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-3-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-3-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-3\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-3-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-3-3\">\n                My supervisor\/manager no longer works where I gained my hours. Who should sign my verification form?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-3-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Human Resource personnel may substitute for a manager\/supervisor to verify your experience. Applicants are required to provide verification forms for at least 1,000 hours. It is in the best interest of the applicant to provide as many verified hours as possible.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>GRE<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group accordion-condensed accordion-blue oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-4\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-4-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-4-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-4\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-4-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-4-0\">\n                Is the GRE still required?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-4-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">No. The GRE is no longer required for any upcoming admissions cycles.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-4-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-4-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-4\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-4-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-4-1\">\n                Can I substitute the MCAT or GMAT for the GRE?            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-4-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">We do not require nor recommend submission of any standardized testing. The Admissions Committee will not utilize standardize testing scores in the CASPA application review process. 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