How to Apply
TCU Physician Associate Studies will utilize a direct application for the 2026–2027 application cycle for the class matriculating in January 2028. The direct application portal will become available in Summer 2026. Please check back on this website for the application link and additional instructions.
To be considered for admission to Texas Christian University Physician Associate Studies, a completed application must be submitted through the TCU Physician Associate Studies direct application portal.
The application deadline for January 2028 matriculation is April 1, 2027.
A completed application includes:
- Three letters of reference, with at least one letter of recommendation from a Physician Associate (PA), Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Personal statement
- Medical and non-medical experiences
- Application fee
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
All materials required for consideration of admission must be submitted directly through the application portal. Supporting materials should not be sent separately to TCU Physician Associate Studies unless specifically requested.
To qualify for admission to the TCU Physician Associate Studies Class of 2028, the online application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 1, 2027.
After submitting the online application, applicants should check the application portal frequently to verify that all supporting materials, including letters of reference, personal statements, and transcripts, have been received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all application requirements are completed and submitted by the application deadline.
If, after reviewing the admissions information for TCU Physician Associate Studies, you have questions, please contact PAS Admissions at 817-257-1435 or paadmissions@tcu.edu
Institutional Interview Assessment
To be considered for admission, applicants must be invited to participate in a formal interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on their academic performance.
Our admissions interviews are designed to provide a holistic view of applicants. We look for evidence of professionalism, communication skills, self-reflection, leadership and service, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Applicants may be asked to reflect on personal experiences, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving in team or clinical settings. In addition, materials submitted through the application portal, such as the personal statement and letters of recommendation, are considered alongside interview performance.
Due to the competitive nature of the TCU Physician Associate Studies program, completion of admission requirements and prerequisites does not guarantee an applicant will be awarded an interview.
Interviews are held in person on the TCU campus.