Physician Assistant Early Assurance Application

The Mount Union Physician Assistant Studies Program offers Early Assurance for up to 10 seats for currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Mount Union (UMU). Students must have completed three semesters of study at the University of Mount Union to be eligible to apply for the program. Accepted students will have a reserved seat in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program for the summer semester (May) starting immediately following completion of their bachelor’s degree.

Are you a current Mount Union student?

Yes

No

Have you completed three semesters of study at the University of Mount Union or are in your 3rd semester of study at Mount Union?

Yes

No

The University of Mount Union's Physician Assistant Studies Early Assurance Pathway is only open to current Mount Union students whom have completed three semesters of study at the university. We hope that you will keep our program in mind when applying for programs in the future. If you have any questions about general admission into the PA program, please contact Laurie Scarpitti at scarpill@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-2419.

Applications are due by December 1, 2023. Please allow 10-15 minutes to complete the application and essay. Application progress is unable to be saved.

Biographic Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Preferred Pronouns

Ethnicity

Name of school that issued high school diploma

Have you attended any other colleges and/or taken CCP, PSEO, or AP courses?

Yes

No

Please list each college of attendance and completed courses.

Current year as Mount Union student

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

Intended UMU Graduation Date

Have you ever been charged or convicted for any felony or found to be delinquent in any state or country?

Yes

No

Please explain

Have you ever been charged or convicted for any behavior involving violence (e.g. murder, sexual assault) or harm to others (e.g. stalking, domestic violence, assaults, etc.) in any state or country?

Yes

No

Please explain

Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.

Yes

No

Please explain

Prerequisites

Are you in a degree granting Bachelor of Science program of study?

Yes

No

Current bachelor of science study

Do you possess a minimum overall/cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 and a science GPA of 3.4 or higher for all post-secondary coursework? Science GPA is calculated using all science coursework using the CASPA model of calculation (Biology/Zoology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Other Science).

Yes

No

BIO 140

Taken

In-progress or planning to take

Date of course (start - end)

Final course grade

Was this course completed as CCP or AP credit

Yes

No

If a student enters the University of Mount Union with College-Credit Plus approved courses, then the pre-requisite courses for that candidate would be the next higher-level course. Please list the next higher-level course name, course dates, and final course grade.

BIO 141

Taken

In-progress or planning to take

Date of course (start - end)

Final course grade

Was this course completed as CCP or AP credit

Yes

No

If a student enters the University of Mount Union with College-Credit Plus approved courses, then the pre-requisite courses for that candidate would be the next higher-level course. Please list the next higher-level course name, course dates, and final course grade.

CHE 120

Taken

In-progress or planning to take

Date of course (start - end)

Final course grade

Was this course completed as CCP or AP credit

Yes

No

If a student enters the University of Mount Union with College-Credit Plus approved courses, then the pre-requisite courses for that candidate would be the next higher-level course. Please list the next higher-level course name, course dates, and final course grade.

BIO 210

Taken

In-progress or planning to take

Date of course (start - end)

Final course grade

Was this course completed as CCP or AP credit

Yes

No

If a student enters the University of Mount Union with College-Credit Plus approved courses, then the pre-requisite courses for that candidate would be the next higher-level course. Please list the next higher-level course name, course dates, and final course grade.

BIO 211

Taken

In-progress or planning to take

Date of course (start - end)

Final course grade

Was this course completed as CCP or AP credit

Yes

No

If a student enters the University of Mount Union with College-Credit Plus approved courses, then the pre-requisite courses for that candidate would be the next higher-level course. Please list the next higher-level course name, course dates, and final course grade.

CHE 231

Taken

In-progress or planning to take

Date of course (start - end)

Final course grade

Was this course completed as CCP or AP credit

Yes

No

If a student enters the University of Mount Union with College-Credit Plus approved courses, then the pre-requisite courses for that candidate would be the next higher-level course. Please list the next higher-level course name, course dates, and final course grade.

Experiences & Involvement

Please list the 5 most relevant experiences you've had. Experience may include, but is not limited to: employment, community service, co-curricular activity, awards/honors, physician assistant shadowing, research/lab, leadership roles.

Experience Name

Experience Dates (start date - end date)

Experience Estimated Hours

Experience Description

Experience Name

Experience Dates (start date - end date)

Experience Estimated Hours

Experience Description

Experience Name

Experience Dates (start date - end date)

Experience Estimated Hours

Experience Description

Experience Name

Experience Dates (start date - end date)

Experience Estimated Hours

Experience Description

Experience Name

Experience Dates (start date - end date)

Experience Estimated Hours

Experience Description

Essay

Please upload an essay, up to 500 words, addressing the following questions. Why do you want to become a PA? Why do you want to pursue early admission into the University of Mount Union's PA program?

Please include any additional information you would like considered during review of your application.

Disclosure

This is not an application for admission. This is the first step in the early assurance process for the Mount Union Physician Assistant Program. For the sake of disclosure please read the following items carefully:

• I understand that I am applying to interview for early assurance to the Mount Union Physician Assistant (PA) Program. I am not applying for admission to the PA Program at Mount Union at this time.

• I understand that if my early assurance application is accepted, my intended matriculation start term into Mount Union’s Physician Assistant (PA) program is Summer 2026.

• I have read the PA Early Assurance Pathway materials and understand that this pathway is a two-step process.

• I understand the academic metrics that will be used to determine my admission to the PA Program at the University of Mount Union as stated on the program website, https://www.mountunion.edu/physician-assistant-studies under the tab, “PA Program Admission.”

• I acknowledge that the PA Program review will include accessing and reviewing my current Mount Union transcript.

• I understand that I must have a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Union prior to matriculation to the PA Program at Mount Union.

• I understand that all my academic metrics used for admission to the PA Program at the University of Mount Union, such as grade point averages, will be calculated by the CASPA model of calculation. I have been given the opportunity to review the ‘Calculating Your CASPA GPAs’ model at the following website: https://tinyurl.com/snevu25f.

• If I have ever been found responsible for any academic violation(s) while enrolled in college/university level coursework (after high school) (e.g. plagiarism, academic dishonesty. etc.) these must be disclosed at the time of application to PA school in CASPA. Review of these violations will occur at the time of an admission decision at a later date. Early assurance status does not imply that any academic violation(s) while enrolled in college/university level coursework (after high school) may not result in a denial of admission at a later date.

• If I have ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, any criminal offense in a court of law these must be disclosed at the time of application to PA school in CASPA. Review of these offenses will occur at the time of an admission decision at a later date. Early assurance status does not imply that any offenses may not result in a denial of admission at a later date.

• Any falsifications or omissions to the above will result in either my non-selection as an early assurance candidate, forfeiture of early assurance if discovered at a later date, or denial of admission at the time of application if discovered at a later date.

• I understand that I will need to undergo a criminal background check prior to matriculation if I am admitted to the PA Program at Mount Union.

I have read and understand all the above items:

Full Name

Date

App: Submitted Flag

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