The Ithaca College MS-PAS Program has been working to make the best possible decisions for the upcoming application cycles in response to COVID-19. The following accommodations have been made for applicants being considered for the application cycles listed below; however, it is important to note, that this will ONLY impact the first 3 cohorts. Year 4 and beyond will follow the regular program admission requirements.
Important Information Regarding Covid-19
| Cohort 1- class entering August 2021 |
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| No PA-CAT |
| Two (2) outstanding courses at time of application. Grades must be received by Friday, July 23, 2021, for admittance. |
| 250 Direct Patient Care Hours – volunteered or paid |
| Cohort 2- class entering August 2022 |
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| No PA-CAT |
| Two (2) outstanding courses at time of application must be done by end of Spring Semester of senior year |
| 250 Direct Patient Care Hours – volunteered or paid |
| Cohort 3- class entering August 2023 |
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| PA-CAT |
| One (1) outstanding course at time of application must be done by end of Fall Semester of senior year |
| 500 Direct Patient Care Hours – volunteered or paid |
| Cohort 4 and beyond |
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| PA-CAT |
| No outstanding course, unless approved by admissions coordinator, still must be done by end of Fall Semester of senior year |
| 500 Direct Patient Care Hours – volunteered or paid |
GRE
We do NOT require the GRE