This website is now updated with the FY26 IPAP Application requirements.  Please ensure you use only documents obtained on this site after 12 August 2025. 

Significant changes to MILPER for FY26:

1. ENG and ALG credits applied for Advance Placement (AP) coursework within 5yrs.

2. Updated AOC/MOS/ASI list for applied A&P credit.

3. Added requirements for TIS waiver application.

4. Eliminated GPA waiver.

5. Changed window for shadow hour credit.

6. Added leave guidance while in IPAP.

7. Changed applicant requirement for USAREC form completion.

8. Clarified Command level requirement for LOR and PAR.

9. Provided statement for Pre-selection v Post-selection Conditional Release PAR.

10. Removed semester hour limitation for Academic Delay.

11. Updated language to identify USARD v USAREC.

12. Disqualified DA selected Drill Sergeant and Recruiter applicants.

13. Added requirement for packet receipt confirmation.

 

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IPAP Briefings

There will be a virtual brief on the AMEDD Commissioning Programs to include IPAP and AECP via MS Teams each quarter (January, April, July, and October) on the second Tuesday of the month. The briefing will be held at 1200 PDT/ 1300 MDT/ 1400 CDT/ 1500 EDT  

Tiny URL (Doesn't work on Government Computers): https://tinyurl.com/27b7fva3    (This may not work on your cell phone - it is best to use a tablet or personal computer.)

Long URL:  https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Adod%3Ameeting_cc44c8c15d034627acd7d9c67b391a65%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252270f36a58-73ce-4c52-a954-6390673d3f32%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=baf56ca8-e62b-4583-b70d-0d40fd1be47c&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

 

Virtual Brief Slides Link

 

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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 25-311 for FY26 Board Application Requirements 

FY26 MILPER Message 25-311

*****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.

FY26 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 (ie If applying for FY26 June board, all documents need to be dated after June 2025 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 2025 through 1 March 2026
  • IPAP Board:  June 2026
  • IPAP Results Release:  July 2026
  • Classes Start:  January, April and August 2027  (**Note the January 2027 class reports to Fort Sam Houston, Texas in November 2026)

*****Note that this timeline is the same each year!

 

Send All Army Active Duty and Army Reservist Packets to:

usarmy.knox.usard.mbx.hsd-ipap@army.mil

 

* 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 2025 to 1 March 2026.
  • 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.
  • 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 Fall 2019 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 8 years of starting school, recommend within 5 years and lab is not required but highly recommended. 
    • 3 hours of Human Anatomy (courses completed Fall 2019 and after) 
      • This can be a combined Anatomy & Physiology I class. If combined, ALL A&P courses must be combined.
      • Must be within 8 years of starting school, recommend within 5 years and lab is not required but highly recommended.
    • 3 hours of Human Physiology (courses completed Fall 2019 and after)
      • This can be a combined Anatomy & Physiology II class.  If combined, ALL A&P courses must be combined.
      • Must be within 8 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 (Fall 2021 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 8 years of the start of IPAP (Fall 2019 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 2026. Coursework completed after 1 March 2026 will NOT count toward the GPA.
  • There is NO waiver available for GPA requirements. 
  • There is NO grade replacement for FY26 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 (1 March 2021 or after)
  • Minimum score of 450 in reading and math
  • Minimum cumulative score of 1000 is required in the reading and math sections.
  • The last SAT test date available for the FY26 application cycle is 14 March 26. 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 2026
  • 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 80 hours of Shadowing required with a Physician Assistant (40 within 12mos of board)
  • Annotated on USAREC Form 601-37.11
  • More is recommended.  Ensure recommenders state the actual number of hours completed rather than stating "over 80 hours".

*****Notes for FY 26 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 FY26 is digital - follow instructions on Application Checklist
  • PA-CAT exam scores are required to board
  • No P2 profile waiver available for P2 profiles in the U, L, S categories of PULHES
  • All documents should be dated after June 2025
  • STP in packet (no race/ethnicity visible/photo)
  • Army Fitness Test Scorecard required for all components
  • 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 2026
    • This option is not available to National Guard Applicants
  • Tattoo Wearers:  A self-identification memo is required.  See example under Example Documents on the right.

  • ​Tuition Assistance Memos: The University of Nebraska completes the Tuition Assistance Memos

    • ​DO NOT send transcripts and JST as emails. 

    • Use the link to complete the IPAP TA Memo Request Form
      • https://unmcredcap.unmc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=C7HYXDKTR7 
      • 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. If a specific memo is required, you may request it at the website.

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

 
 

 
 

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Application Assistance Documents:

Current MILPER Messages

 

 

Example Documents (see above for example packet):

 

Additional Resources:

 

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.