Enrollment Information
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LLU SAHP - Physician Assistant Sciences Program
Admissions Information
Where to apply
Prospective students who apply to the Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program must do so via the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) program. This is a convenient, state-of-the-art, web-based application service. CASPA can be accessed at: http://www.caspaonline.org/.
Deadlines
Application deadline is December 1, 2009 for the school year beginning th
e following September 2010.
Your bachelor's degree must be completed by December 31 for the school year starting the following September.
Applicants must file complete records of all studies taken on the college level with CASPA, see "How to apply" section. The University reserves the right to require of an applicant satisfactory completion of written or practical examinations in any course for which transfer credit is requested. Remedial and high school level courses are not accepted for transfer.
Tuition Costs
Apply to LLU online - Step 1
If you are applying to the Physician Assistant program, please apply through the following service:
Request Transcripts - Step 2
Once you have been selected for an interview,
please request official transcripts including CLEP and AP to be sent to Loma Linda University from each college you have attended. High school transcripts are also needed for students who do not have a previous associate's or bachelor's degree or if your program requires proof of HS math.
Please request all of your colleges and universities to send official transcripts directly to CASPA. If you receive an invitation for an interview from LLU, you will be required to request a second set of college and university transcripts to be sent directly to LLU.
- Official college transcripts must be sent to us directly from ANY and ALL colleges you have attended. If you have difficulty in having your institution send your transcript directly to us, please contact us and we will provide you with an official letter.
- Official transcripts MAY NOT be hand-delivered or sent in by the student but must be sent directly from previous educational institutions. Hand-carried or sealed transcripts that are sent along with other application materials are not considered official copies even if the seal is unbroken.
- All official transcripts must be submitted before admission acceptances can be offered. Applicants will be given a one-quarter grace period in which to have their final transcripts forwarded to us. Second quarter registration will not be permitted without receipt of the final transcripts. If you are enrolled in back-to-back semesters/quarters with LLU, make sure you request final transcripts to be sent from your previous school to LLU as soon as possible. Students who have not cleared registration or have holds on their accounts will not be allowed to attend class.
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Transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to LLU Admissions Processing, preferably with the LLU transcript request form which will speed the processing of your transcript.
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Recommendations - Step 3
Three personal recommendations are required for most programs. Recommendations should be from persons other than family members and who have known you in the following settings: - Work related (supervisor or boss)
- Church or community service related (pastor, community service supervisor)
- School related (previous professor, teacher, or advisor)
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SAHP recommendation form (PDF Form) |
We now offer an online email recommendation option as part of the application process. Please utilize this feature when applying.
Community Service/Observation Hours - Step 4
Some allied health programs require that you observe with an allied health professional or do some type of community service as part of the admissions process. These hours are required when specified. Documented proof of hours need to be submitted and received before consideration for acceptance to the program.
Some allied health programs require that you observe with an allied health professional or do some type of community service as part of the admissions process. These hours are required when specified. Documented proof of hours need to be submitted and received before consideration for acceptance to the program.
Students may complete hours locally to them by calling and requesting to shadow or do volunteer work within their profession of choice. Some facilities may require a class to orient the student to their facility or volunteer program.
Community service may include working with national organizations or community projects where bettering the lives of others is involved. Check with your program of choice if you have questions about your community service.
Interview - Step 5
Departments may opt to interview students as part of the admissions process and will contact the student to make arrangements once the file has been reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit Loma Linda for these appointments if possible. If the student is unable to come to the interview in person, a phone interview is an alternative option.
Decisions-Step 6
The admissions office or department will notify you of your application status once your file has been reviewed and acted on by the department and school administrative committees.
Confirmation & Deposit - Step 7
A deposit is required to hold your place in the class and to confirm your acceptance. You will not be allowed to register until the deposit is received. This deposit fee is usually $100-$500 depending on the program and is nonrefundable. The fee is applied toward your first quarter's tuition. You will be given further instructions and the fee amount in your acceptance letter. This is a separate fee from the application fee of $60.00. If you decide not to attend, this deposit is nonrefundable.
Additional requirements - Step 8
The following are additional documented requirements that the University will need. These should be sent once you are accepted. They are required before your first quarter registration is complete:
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Immunization records before first day of class, including the following immunizations: TB skin test, MMR, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Varicella: chicken pox
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Background check (A criminal check is required before first student clinicals. Students with felony records may not be eligible to sit for national exams for some professions.)
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Fingerprinting (Some clinical sites require fingerprinting before first clinicals.)
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CPR certification, adult and child, is required and must be kept current throughout your program. (required before clinicals but we recommend you complete this prior to attending class)
International Students
- International students must meet additional requirements. Please refer to International student information for details.
Checking Admissions Status
The best way to check on the status of your application is to check online. Please be sure to write down your PIN and password when applying so you may check your status. If you forget your PIN or password you will be instructed to complete a new application.
The best way to check on the status of your application is to check online. Please be sure to write down your PIN and password when applying so you may check your status. If you forget your PIN or password you will be instructed to complete a new application.
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