Please see the answers to some of our most common frequently asked questions below: 

 

1. What are your prerequisites for admission? 

Our prerequisites can be found under Application Information --> Application Prerequisites. 

 

2. Do my prerequisites need to be completed all at the same institution? 

No, you may complete your prerequisites across multiple institutions. Please make sure to provide your transcript for each institution with your application. 

 

3. Do all of my prerequisites need to be completed in person or may some of them be completed online?

We accept courses completed in person, online, or in a hybrid format. 

 

4. Do you require shadowing as part of the application? 

We do not currently ask students to demonstrate shadowing experience at this time. However, shadowing is highly valuable to see the career of a PA, and we highly recommend students partake if possible. 

 

5. Can you review my transcript to make sure I fulfill all of the required prerequisite courses? 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot review transcripts at this time. 

 

6. When will the 2026-2028 academic cohort begin? 

The 2026-2028 academic year is scheduled to begin end of May 2026. More details will be provided to the admitted class. 

 

7. Where can I access University policies and procedures?  

The University of Maryland Baltimore's Policies and Procedures are most easily accessed through the Policy and Procedure Library: https://www.umaryland.edu/policies-and-procedures/library/.