CASPA, or the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants, is the primary application service used by physician assistant programs to process applications from prospective students. The CASPA application cycle typically opens in May and closes in October, but the exact dates can vary from year to year. For the 2025 application cycle, CASPA is scheduled to open on May 15, 2024, and close on October 1, 2024.
Applying to physician assistant programs through CASPA offers several benefits. First, it allows applicants to apply to multiple programs with a single application, which can save time and effort. Second, CASPA provides a standardized application format, which makes it easier for programs to compare applicants. Finally, CASPA offers a variety of resources and support services to help applicants through the application process.