Through our agreement with the Johnson & Wales Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program, URI students have two special routes of admission:

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JWU’s PA program reserves up to six seats in each of its entering classes for qualified URI alumni. The deadline for 2021 admission is September 1 2020, though we recommend applying no later than July 1, 2020. Learn more about the 2021 admission process…

Early Contingent Admission

sophomore students who show exceptional promise for a PA career and meet certain qualifications can apply for early admission contingent upon completion of their URI degree and other requirements. Learn more…