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To be considered for admission to Texas Christian University Physician Associate Studies, a completed application must be submitted through CASPA. The online application and all supporting documentation for January 2027 matriculation must be submitted by April 1, 2026. 

A completed CASPA application includes: 

  • Three letters of reference;  with at least one letter of recommendation from a Physician Associate (PA), Medical Doctor (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Personal statement 
  • Life experiences essay 
  • Medical and non medical experiences 
  • Application fee as required by CASPA
  • Official transcripts from all schools attended 

Applications for the TCU Physician Associate Studies Class of 2028 (matriculating January 2027) are available through CASPA beginning October 1, 2025. The CASPA application portal can be reached at this web address https://caspa.cas.myliaison.com/

All materials required for consideration of admission must be submitted through the CASPA portal for verification. No supporting materials should be sent directly to TCU Physician Associate Studies.

CASPA Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

To qualify for TCU Physician Associate Studies Class of 2028, the online application and all supporting documentation must be submitted to CASPA by 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 1, 2026.

After submitting the online application, applicants should check the CASPA Applicant Portal frequently to verify that supporting materials, including letters of reference, personal statements, and transcripts, have been received. 

The CASPA application must be completed by 12:00 am EST on April 1, 2026, for an applicant to be considered for admission to Texas Christian University Physician Associate Studies.  We encourage applicants to check the online application checklist thoroughly to confirm that all application components have been received by this deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requirements are submitted to CASPA before the April 1st deadline.

For questions about completing the CASPA application, contact CaspaInfo@caspaonline.org or call 617-612-2080. 

If, after reviewing the admissions information for the TCU Physician Associate Studies, you have any questions, please contact the Director of PAS Admissions at 817-257-1435 or pa@tcu.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.