Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant program, PA.
This program is on ARC-PA probationThe program remains accredited. Students enrolled there graduate and sit for the PANCE, and programs can and do return to full standing. Confirm the current status with the program and on the
ARC-PA accredited program list before you apply.
Program at a glance
- Location
- PA
- Max class size
- 48 students
- Starts
- May
- CASPA deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
Prerequisite courses
8 required courses, as published by the program.
- General Biology or Zoology
- General Chemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Human Genetics
- Human Physiology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Statistics
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania PA program accept?
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is accredited for a maximum entering class of 48 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania PA program start?
- Students matriculate in May.
- What is the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline is November 1, 2026. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying earlier is generally better.
- Is the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania PA program accredited?
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation. It is still accredited, and students graduate and sit for the PANCE, but check the program's current status on the ARC-PA site before applying.
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