Admissions

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree and specific prerequisite courses.
  • The bachelor’s degree (any major) and coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Prerequisite courses must be college-level coursework completed with a letter grade of C- or higher. (Exceptions to this policy due to COVID-19: Interim Admissions Policy). 
  • Bachelor’s degree and coursework can be in progress when you apply but must be completed by July 15 of the year of entry. 

Applicants must meet minimum GPAs at the time of application submission.

• 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Encompasses all college coursework, including repeated courses. 
  • For further information on how various grade point averages are calculated, see the Application Instructions published by Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) for the current admissions cycle.

• Three (3) References/ Letters of Recommendation are required to be received in PTCAS by the application deadline. Applicants will provide the email addresses of the recommenders. Recommenders will submit their reference online through the application. References from friends or family members will not be accepted.

• No standardized test scores (ex: SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) are required or accepted for consideration for this program’s application.

• APTA - PT Observation Requirements by Program 
• There are no formal requirements for volunteer, observation, or employment experiences in the field of physical therapy; however, as with all career choices, broad exposure to the field is encouraged. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to professional development and service.

• If you have Foreign or French-Canadian Transcripts, obtain a course-by-course transcript evaluation for your application.
• Review the English Proficiency requirements.  
• This program is approved for students needing an F-1 Visa Sponsorship.