Fair Practices

In accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, the program will define, publish and make readily available general program information and admission-related information to prospective and enrolled students. Lipscomb University and the School of Physician Assistant Studies will work to ensure that its announcements and advertising accurately reflect the program offered.

General information includes the program’s ARC-PA accreditation status, the success of the program achieving its goals, first-time PANCE rates for the five most recent graduating classes, all required curricular components, academic credit offered by the program, estimates of all costs related to the program, policies and procedures for refunds of tuition and fees, and policies about student employment while enrolled in the program.

Admissions-related information includes admission and enrollment practices that favor specified individuals or groups, admission requirements regarding prior education or work experience, policies and procedures concerning awarding or granting advanced placement, any required academic standards for enrollment, and any required technical standards for enrollment.

Some of this information will be posted on the program’s website, while other information will be included in the student handbook. Both of these references will be updated frequently to keep all information current.