Rush > Completing My Application to Rush University PA Studies Program

We are a participating member of the CASPA application service. Please refer to the CASPA Web site for questions about their service and to begin your application to the Rush University PA program.Our application cycle begins in June of each year and closes on December 1.

Application Materials:

Applications must be submitted online via CASPA at: https://portal.caspaonline.org.
Submission of official transcripts for all college course work completed
Three letters of recommendation. It is preferred that at least one of the letters be from a PA, physician, or other health care provider who is familiar with the PA profession.
A personal statement per CASPA criteria
Payment of an application fee as outlined by CASPA

For More Information

For inquiries related to the CASPA admissions process, contact CASPA directly.

For questions about the Rush University Physician Assistant Studies Program, contact Anthony Coleman at (312) 563-3234 or via e-mail at: pa_admissions@rush.edu.

For information about Rush University or the admissions policies of the College of Health Sciences at Rush University, contact the College admissions office directly at (312) 563-6626.

You can attend an upcoming open house event to find out more information about the PA program.

We strongly encourage you to review our FAQ sheet as well. Many of the questions we commonly get are answered in the FAQ sheet.