James Madison University PA Program
Requirements, class size and deadline for the James Madison University Physician Assistant program, VA.
Program at a glance
- Location
- VA
- Max class size
- 36 students
- Starts
- August
- Last cycle's deadline
- July 15, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- 3.00
- Average accepted GPA
- 3.66
- Patient-care hours
- 1000 required
- GRE
- Required
Prerequisite courses
6 required courses, as published by the program.
- Anatomy (human or mammalian)
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Medical Terminology
- Microbiology
- Physiology (human or mammalian)
Frequently asked questions
- How many students does the James Madison University PA program accept?
- James Madison University is accredited for a maximum entering class of 36 students. This is the cap approved by ARC-PA; the actual entering class can be smaller.
- When does the James Madison University PA program start?
- Students matriculate in August.
- What GPA do you need for the James Madison University PA program?
- Admitted students average a 3.66 GPA. The stated minimum to apply is 3.00.
- What is the James Madison University PA school application deadline?
- The CASPA deadline last cycle was July 15, 2026. James Madison University has not posted the next cycle's date yet, so use it as a guide and confirm the new date on the program's site when the next CASPA cycle opens.
- Does the James Madison University PA program require the GRE?
- The GRE is required for James Madison University.
- How many patient-care hours does James Madison University require?
- James Madison University requires 1000 patient-care hours.
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