Interview Information
University of Colorado PA Program
Congratulations on receiving an interview with the CHA/PA Program!
In the tabs below, you will find information that you will need for your interview with the CHA/PA Program. Please make sure you read each section carefully before your interview. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us at pa-info@ucdenver.edu.
Should you have an unforeseen problem the morning of the interview, please call us immediately at 303-724-7963 opt. 3.
Arriving for your interview
We will meet you at the Anschutz Medical Campus, Fitzsimons Building, 7th floor. This is where the CHA/PA Program offices are located. The Fitzsimons Building is the historic hospital building located in the middle of campus. Please see additional information under the "Travel" tab.
You will need to arrive at the program offices no later than 8am. We recommend that you arrive on campus no later than 7:45am to allow ample time for campus navigation and parking. The visitor lots that are closest to our building are the Georgetown and Ignacio visitor lots on the north side of Fitzsimons. You can pay for parking through the kiosk in each parking lot. Once you have paid, a receipt will be printed that must be placed on your dashboard. You can also park in the Henderson Garage. You will have to pay upon exit at Henderson. If you park in the garage, please be sure to keep your blue/green entry ticket. The program is not responsible for parking violations.
The Interview Process
At 8:00 AM, you will check in, receive a name badge, and have your photo taken.
CHA/PA uses a mixed format of group and individual interviews. Thirty-six applicants are invited to interview in one of the four interview days that occur in September and October. Applicants will undergo one 15 minute individual interview, one 25 minute group interview, and one 25 minute group exercise. Each applicant will be interviewed by three different teams, consisting of a faculty member and a graduate, preceptor, or a member of the Office of Outreach and Inclusion. Interview questions typically do not have right or wrong answers, and you do not need to be prepared with specific information for the discussions. Applicants will also have the opportunity to learn more about the program through a Clinical and Didactic Presentation as well as a program video and an Admissions Discussion.Current students will join you for lunch and lead a campus tour. Please let us know if you have particular dietary needs at least two weeks before the scheduled interview day; we will do our best to accommodate them. The interview day will end around 3:00pm.
We will offer applicants positions to matriculate a class of 44. Each applicant is accepted, waitlisted, or declined. Admissions decisions will be made on a continuous basis beginning in September and end once the class is filled.
Applicants offered a position in the class must accept or decline the offer no later than the prescribed time in the acceptance letter, generally 10 business days. A nonrefundable tuition deposit of $1,000 must accompany the acceptance in addition to a fee for a criminal background investigation.
Final acceptance and matriculation is contingent upon passing a criminal background investigation, verification of outstanding prerequisites, and receipt of all official transcripts.
Applicants offered a position in the class must accept or decline the offer no later than the prescribed time in the acceptance letter, generally 10 business days. A nonrefundable tuition deposit of $1,000 must accompany the acceptance in addition to a fee for a criminal background investigation.
Final acceptance and matriculation is contingent upon passing a criminal background investigation, verification of outstanding prerequisites, and receipt of all official transcripts.
Some Helpful Recommendations
We recommend that you eat breakfast prior to your interview. We will provide snacks and beverages during the morning to help you remain relaxed and comfortable. Recommended dress is professional.
Try to relax and be honest! We are trying to get to know more about you.
There will be a walking tour of the campus if you wish to bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate weather outerwear.
Transportation
We are located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora with the main entrance at Colfax and Aurora Court (just west of I-225). We are located on the 7th floor of the Fitzsimons Building (the historic hospital) located at 13001 E. 17th Pl., Aurora, CO 80045. If you are using taxi or shuttle service, it is best to enter from the south at Colfax and Aurora Court. There is a drop-off area directly in front of the building. Enter the building and proceed directly ahead to the main elevator to the 7th Floor.
For those driving to the campus, it is best to enter from the north off Peoria and Montview or Fitzsimmons and Montview. You will enter the back of the building if you are parking in the visitor parking lots. The visitor parking lots closest to our building are Ignacio, Henderson, and Georgetown. Proceed down the main hallway to the elevator shaft. You will walk around the elevator shaft to the front passenger elevators to take you to the 7th Floor.
Airline Reservations
Denver International Airport is located approximately 20 minutes from the campus. We recommend arriving the night before your interview.
What to do in Denver and Colorado
There are many things to do in Denver and Colorado. From skiing to the theater, great shopping to hiking the nature trails, Colorado has something for everybody.
Visit the Travel and Visitor Bureau for Denver to see what is going on in Denver.
To see what all is available to do in Colorado, visit the Colorado Tourism site.
Hotels
Listed below are a sample of local hotels. Rates are subject to availability. Some offer shuttle services to and from the Anschutz Medical Campus and Denver International Airport. You should inquire about the shuttle services when making your reservation. You should also inquire about discounted rates for CU related events (i.e. interviews.)
Student Housing
If you are interested in staying with a current PA student the evening before or after your interview, please complete the Host Request Form. After you fill out the form, you will receive a response from a student representative to connect you with a current student. Please fill out this form as soon as possible; at least two weeks before your interview date is preferred. If you have any questions or problems with the form please contact current student Dolores Garcia at dolores.garcia@ucdenver.edu . Please note, we will do everything possible to arrange a student host for you, but it is not guaranteed. We will let you know if a host has not been arranged so you can find alternate lodging.
| Hotel | Distance from Campus | Address and Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Suites Marriott | Across street from campus | 13400 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 720-859-1100 |
| Hyatt Regency Aurora | Across street from campus | 13200 E 14th Pl, Aurora, CO, 80011 303-365-1234 |
| Crowne Plaza DIA Airport | 4.5 Miles | 15500 East 40th Avenue Denver, CO 303-371-9494 |