

{"id":6115,"date":"2023-04-20T10:37:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T17:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/health-sciences\/?post_type=program&#038;p=6115"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:00:24","slug":"admitted","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/admitted\/","title":{"rendered":"Admitted Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/westernu\/basic-slider\/slide-default-00.jpg\" alt=\"slide-default-00\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Health Sciences<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Admissions Information<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">About MSPAS Program<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Accreditation<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/mission-vision\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission, Vision and Humanism<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/mspas-faculty-staff\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">MSPAS Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/mspas-indicators\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Program Goals<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/pa-program-competencies\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">MSPAS Program Competencies<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">MSPAS Curriculum<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/policies-procedures\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Policies &amp; Procedures<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/registrar\/2025-2026-catalog-chs-mspas.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalog<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions Information<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/technical-standards-for-admissions\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical Standards for Admissions<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/students-with-disabilities\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Students with Disabilities<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/competitive\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Competitive Class Stats<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/pance-performance\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">PANCE Performance<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/attrition-rates\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduation Rates<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/tuition-scholarships\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition\/Scholarships<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/mspas\/mspas-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/virtual-advising-appointment\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Advising Appointment<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/visit-campus-mspa\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/#upcoming_events\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Events<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/faqs\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">MSPAS FAQs<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        \n<h2>Congratulations and Welcome to the WesternU Family<\/h2>\n<p>We are excited for you to join the College of Health Sciences, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program in Fall 2026! In the meantime, be sure to complete the items on your \u201cTo-Do Before Orientation\u201d list and utilize the resources provided below to prepare for your arrival on campus.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential that you\u00a0<strong>regularly check your WesternU e-mail account\u00a0<\/strong>(once assigned) as all reminders and follow-up from the University will be sent through this account (including financial aid, registration, and final admission requirements information).<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/images\/080222-welcome-week-day-2-morning-02-e1659557796574.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Students, faculty, and staff congregating on esplanade.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Accepting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Our Offer<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">If you haven\u2019t already, you can accept your offer of admission by visiting your application status page. Once you have logged into your application and viewed your offer letter, a \u2018Reply to Offer of Admission\u2019 link will appear on your status page. The deadline for accepting your offer will be listed directly below the link. Click on the link and review\/accept the terms of your offer of admissions. After you have accepted our offer of admission, the enrollment deposit payment link will be available (if applicable). Your deposit deadline (s) will also appear directly below the enrollment deposit payment link.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAgain, congratulations and we look forward to seeing you again soon!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYour WesternU Support Team<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              &#8220;To-Do&#8221; Before Orientation\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <ul>\n<li>Carefully read and submit all requirements on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mspa\/pdfs\/mspa_next_steps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Review <a href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mspa\/pdfs\/financial-aid-2021-ec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Aid Document<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check out the <a href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mspa\/pdfs\/mspa_faqs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Request your background check through\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mspa\/pdfs\/mspa_background_check.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Check<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health\/student-immunizations\/\">Review procedures to submit your health clearance forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Submit an\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mspa\/pdfs\/unofficial-grade-degree-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unofficial grade\/degree report<\/a>\u00a0(if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Provide proof of health insurance when requested during registration<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your laptop meets the\u00a0<a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minimum technical standards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid\u00a0<\/a>(FAFSA)<\/li>\n<li>Link to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/you.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Portal<\/a>\u00a0to find a roommate or to advertise\/review available housing<br \/>\n(Email\/Portal Password Required)<\/li>\n<li>View\u00a0<a href=\"\/students\/welcome-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome Week Event Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              WesternU E-mail\/Portal\/Blackboard Accounts\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>After you have accepted our offer and paid your first deposit, you will be assigned a WesternU e-mail account. Once your account is created, your account information will be available on your application status page. It is essential that you\u00a0<strong>regularly check your WesternU e-mail account<\/strong>\u00a0(once assigned) as all reminders and follow-up from the University will be sent through this account (including financial aid, registration, and final admission requirements information). Your WesternU e-mail account login will also provide you access to the Student Portal, <a href=\"https:\/\/you.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/you.westernu.edu<\/a> and Blackboard.\u00a0<strong>Please note that Blackboard accounts will not be available for incoming students until at least one week prior to the start of classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n      \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2>Class Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Registration for incoming students typically takes place July 1 \u2013 July 31. You will need to complete all outstanding admissions requirements (see \u201cTo-Do before Orientation\u201d list above) before you will be able to register for classes. Registration information will be sent to your WesternU e-mail address just prior to the start of classes. During registration, you will also be required to provide proof of active health insurance coverage. Additional information on the University\u2019s\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/registrar\/student-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health insurance coverage requirements<\/a> can be found on the Registrar\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<h3>Website Resources and Who to Contact with Questions<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table-styled\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Website Resource\/Topic<\/th>\n<th>Contact With Questions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Portal Access Instructions<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Student Portal Password Issues<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:registrar@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Registrar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Calendar: Class Schedule and Spring Break<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:maganae@westernu.edu\">Erika Magana<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/registrar\/academic-calendar\/\">Academic Calendar<\/a>: Includes Holidays and Winter Break<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/students\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clubs and Student Interest Groups<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/students\/services\/counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Counseling Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Financial: Award Letters and Check Disbursements<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/financial\/student-budgets\/mspas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial: Budgets\/Tuition, Fees, etc.<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial:\u00a0How to Apply for Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/financial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial: How to Finance Your Education<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/students\/fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitness Memberships<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"\/registrar\/student-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Insurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/students\/housing-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Housing<\/a>:\u00a0Learn about the recommended luxury and convenient housing option, the Daumier<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Immunizations, History &amp; Physical Exam\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/health\/pdfs\/immunization-titer-forms.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forms<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:stu-emphealth@westernu.edu\">Student-Employee Health Center<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laptop Setup For Use at WesternU<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laptop Technical Standards<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Library Information and Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:reference@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Reference &amp; Outreach Department<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orientation\/Welcome Week:\u00a0<a href=\"\/students\/welcome-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Event Information<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orientation\/Welcome Week: Excused Activity Absence<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:klopez@westernu.edu\">Karen Hutton-Lopez<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orientation\/Welcome Week: Tickets<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:klopez@westernu.edu\">Karen Hutton-Lopez<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mspa\/pdfs\/mspa_next_steps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Steps<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/registrar\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:registrar@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Registrar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical Support<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/dpt\/unofficial-grade-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unofficial Grade\/Degree Report<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-physician-assistant-studies\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WesternU E-mail: Access Issues<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Summer Preparedness and Readiness Course<\/h2>\n<p>The Summer Preparedness and Readiness Course (SPaRC) is a five-week program generally held in June and July, before the start of the academic year in August. SPaRC familiarizes incoming students with the \u201cWesternU Way\u201d while preparing them for their program in a supportive, low-stress, interprofessional setting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/lead\/sparc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPaRC courses<\/a>\u00a0introduce students to foundational material pertinent to their program of study. Instruction emphasizes the key basic principles in each program. SPaRC prepares incoming students by providing an overview of applicable basic medical science courses, efficient academic learning skills, and wellbeing competencies.<\/p>\n<p>Participating programs include: College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Department of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), Department of Physical Therapy (DPT), College of Optometry (OD), College of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), and the College of Dental Medicine (DMD).<\/p>\n<p>For further information about SPaRC, please contact the program Director:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:patelnm@westernu.edu?subject=SPaRC\">Dr. Neil Patel<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"\/lead\/sparc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit our SPaRC page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Issues that Could Prevent Your Enrollment as a Student<\/h2>\n<p>The College reserves the right to withdraw its offer of admission for any of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>any of the information submitted in the application or other materials submitted in support of the application is materially inaccurate, false or misleading;<\/li>\n<li>any event occurs subsequent to the College\u2019s offer of admission that is inconsistent with the college\u2019s standards of professional conduct, which may include, but is not limited to (a) any act of cheating or other academic dishonesty; (b) any conduct that would constitute a felony or misdemeanor crime (regardless of whether such conduct has resulted in any criminal charge or conviction); or (c) any other conduct that adversely affects the applicant\u2019s reputation or standing in the academic community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"parent":6113,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-6115","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/6115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/6115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10671,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/6115\/revisions\/10671"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/6113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}