This website is now updated with the FY27 IPAP Application requirements.  Please ensure you use only documents obtained on this site after

25 August 2026. 

Significant changes to MILPER for FY27:

a.  All science courses are accepted within 10 years of the start of IPAP.

b.  No minimal score on SAT for application, however the FY27 IPAP board will preference higher SAT scores during the board scoring process.

c. ROTC Contracted Cadets can apply.

d. Shadowing hours minimum of 40 hours with no expiration date.

e. All Enlisted and Warrant Officer students will be commissioned to 2LT prior to starting IPAP.

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IPAP Briefings

Schedule for IPAP Briefings at local installations to be posted at a later date

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IPAP Application Guides 

Thank you for your interest in IPAP! Please use the documents below for assistance in submitting a complete and qualified IPAP Application Packet.

1. MILPER message 26-311 for FY27 Board Application Requirements 

FY26 MILPER Message 26-311

*****Army National Guard - work with State AMEDD recruiter to build packet*****

2.  IPAP Application Guide and Example packet to help you correctly complete your application packet.

FY27 IPAP Application Guide (Active Duty and Army Reservists)

Example Packet Links:  Tab 1    Tab 2  Tab 3 Other Documents 

3. Submit the Application Checklist with your application packet.  This will help to ensure you have all documents included.

Application Checklist (Active Duty and Army Reservists)

**All documentation must be current within the 12 months (i.e. If applying for FY27 June board, all documents need to be dated after June 2026 to include physical, ALL labs, LOI, LOR’s, etc.).

 

Active Duty and Reserve Application Timeline

******Army National Guard (ARNG) Applicants should refer to MILPER announcement and recruiting contacts******

  • Application window: 1 October 2026 through 1 March 2027
  • IPAP Board: 7-11 June 2027
  • IPAP Results Release:  July 2027
  • Classes Start:  January, April and August 2028  (**Note the January 2028 class reports to Fort Sam Houston, Texas in December 2027)

 

Send All Army Active Duty and Army Reservist Packets to: usarmy.knox.usard.mbx.hsd-ipap@army.mil

The application window at http//ipap.liaisoncas.com is1 October 2026 through 1 March 2027

* If you are interested in applying for a National Guard IPAP seat, please contact an AMEDD recruiter of your respective State National Guard office for more information. See POC information at the bottom of this website.  Other Branches of the service should apply through their own service for the IPAP Program. 

 

*****Applicants MUST ALSO complete the application with the University of Nebraska UNICAS, at IPAP.LIAISONCAS.COM********

  • This online registration is mandatory for all interested applicants. 
  • This is a separate requirement from the packet that is sent to USARD.
  • The application window at http://ipap.liaisoncas.com is 1 October 2026 to 1 March 2027.
  • Applicants also need to send ALL transcripts from ALL Universities/Colleges ever attended to the University of Nebraska at:


Liaison-IPAP Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9140
Watertown, MA 02471
 

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Academic Requirements 

 

Course Prerequisites   

  • Minimum 60 Semester Hours (SH) of college course work.
  • 30 SH can be any classes or credit for military training (ex. JST transcripts)
  • Enlisted applicants must submit their official JST to the University of Nebraska
  • The following 30 Semester Hours (SH) must be in residence with an accredited institution classroom or online course.                            Note: Courses completed with Sophia Learning are NOT accepted.

 

  • A letter grade of C or better must be obtained. (C- or lower will not count)
    • 6 hours of English (3 SH writing/composition) - CLEP and AP are authorized.
    • 6 hours of Humanities  - Any government, history, foreign language, art, social science and religion
    • 3 hours of Psychology - Any type, introductory courses WILL count
    • 6 hours of Chemistry (courses completed Spring 2018 and after)  
      • Must be General Chemistry I AND General Chemistry II or higher (must include 2 courses)
      • Introduction to Chemistry will NOT count.
      • Must be within 10 years of starting school, recommend within 5 years and lab is not required but highly recommended. 
    • 3 hours of Human Anatomy (courses completed Spring 2018 and after) 
      • This can be a combined Anatomy & Physiology I class. If combined, ALL A&P courses must be combined.
      • Must be within 10 years of starting school, recommend within 5 years and lab is not required but highly recommended.
    • 3 hours of Human Physiology (courses completed Spring 2018 and after)
      • This can be a combined Anatomy & Physiology II class.  If combined, ALL A&P courses must be combined.
      • Must be within 10 years of starting school, recommend within 5 years and lab is not required but highly recommended.
    • 3 hours of College Algebra or higher math – Statistics, Intro or Intermediate algebra will NOT count - CLEP and AP are authorized.
    • Medical Terminology course within 5 years (Spring 2023 and after) – can take on ATIS (Search Basic Medical Technology)
    • There is no waiver available for these required courses.

GPA Requirements

  • A Minimum Science GPA of 3.0 is required in all sciences
    • The Science Courses included in the Science GPA will be those completed within 10 years of the start of IPAP (Spring 2018 and after).
    • See the link to the right under Additional Resources for a list of eligible Science Courses.
  • A Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Applicants must meet GPA requirements by application deadline 1 March 2027. Coursework completed after 1 March 2027 will NOT count toward the GPA.
  • There is NO waiver available for GPA requirements. 
  • There is NO grade replacement for FY27 Applicants. 
  • The University of Nebraska will do the GPA calculations for us after the application deadline.
  • If you want to calculate your GPA early you are welcome to find a GPA calculator online, or you can use the one available in the IPAP online application Help Center: 

SAT Requirement

  • SAT required within 5 years of application (7 June 2022 or after)
  • For FY27 IPAP Board there will be no minimum score requirement.
  • The last SAT test date available for the FY27 application cycle is 6 March 27. Allow 8 weeks for the College Board to grade your exam.
  • Enter code “3994” on SAT test form.
  • USARD MUST receive your official scores for your packet to board.
  • REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS DEGREE
    • GRE, ACT, MCAT, etc. WILL NOT COUNT

PA-CAT (Physician Assistant College Admissions Test)

  • All Applicants must submit scores by selecting US Army Reserves, US Army Active Duty or US Army National Guard when completing registration
  • No minimum score requirement
  • ​​​​Take the PA-CAT by application deadline of 1 March 2027
  • The PA-CAT website offers a virtual option for testing when you register
  • Exam Master has been REMOVED from Army COOL for Credentialing Assistance (CA) Funds.  
    • Exam Master has also started a PA-CAT Financial Assistance Program.  Information is available at:  https://exammaster.aweb.page/feeassistance

 

Shadowing Requirement

 

  • A minimum of 40 hours of Shadowing required with a Physician Assistant 
  • Annotated on USAREC Form 601-37.11
  • More is recommended.  Ensure recommenders state the actual number of hours completed. 

*****Notes for FY 27 Board*****

Active Army and Army Reservists Only 

  • Recommend you read and use the Application Guide at the top of the page prior to submitting a packet
  • Use  Application Checklist at the top of the webpage
  • Submission for FY27 is digital - follow instructions on Application Checklist
  • PA-CAT exam scores are required to board and will be preferenced
  • No P2 profile waiver available for P2 profiles in the U, L, S categories of PULHES
  • All documents should be dated after June 2026
  • STP in packet (no race/ethnicity visible/photo)
  • Army Fitness Test Scorecard required for all components with Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR) DA Form 5500
  • GT Score must be 110 or higher to apply - No waivers available!
  • ALL official transcripts from ALL Universities/Colleges attended must be submitted to UNMC
  • Recommend Letter of Intent and Letters of Recommendation are no longer than one page
  • Physical Exam (DD 2807-1 and DD 2808) - must include a Audiogram printout and lab printout for the following labs:
    • Urine drug Screen (UDS), alcohol blood test (ETOH), Urinalysis, HIV, HCG (females)
    • Last Page of DD 2808 must be signed by an MD or DO
  • Academic Delay:  Applications eligible with up to 3 classes (no SH limit) of pre-requisites still pending at time of application.
    • Must complete all required courses by 1 October 2027
    • This option is not available to National Guard Applicants or ROTC
  • Tattoo Wearers:  A self-identification memo is required.  See example under Example Documents on the right.

  • ​Tuition Assistance Memos: The IPAP Program Manager completes the Tuition Assistance Memos. Please send request to usarmy.knox.usard.list.hsd-ipap@army.mil

    • ​DO NOT send transcripts and JST as emails. 

    • TA memos are completed in the order they are received.  It may take 2 weeks before you receive your completed memo. Memos are general and accepted by all Education Centers. 

Army National Guard POC

All interested National Guard applicants should contact an AMEDD recruiter for their respective State.

If you need the contact information for your State AMEDD recruiter contact:

Email:  ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.arng-hrr-o-specialty-branch-accessions@army.mil

ROTC Cadets

  • In lieu of a Soldier Talent Profile (STP), please submit a Cadet Record Brief (CRB).
  • Please submit a Cadet Evaluation Report (CER).
  • ROTC Cadets can only attend -3 or -2 class based on graduation date.
  • In lieu of NCOER/OERs please submit a character letter from Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS).

 
 

 
 

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Officer Rank Explanation Calculations

Active Duty Officers:

Commissioned officers will attend IPAP in their current officer grade held and ‘detailed’ into the SP Corps.  Upon successful completion of Phase 2 training, an eligible graduate are tendered a RA or USAR appointment as a commissioned officer in the SP Corps, with their rank determined by their individual constructive service credit calculated IAW DODI 6000.13, Enclosure 3 1.b., and policy established by the OTSG. 

Reserve and National Guard Officers:

Commissioned officers will attend IPAP as a conditionally appointed SP Corps officer (00E65), with their rank and date of date determined by their individual constructive service credit calculated IAW DODI 6000.13 and FY Phase Point memo.