Physical Therapy Program Admissions
Our Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy uses the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS), an online application service. Upon receipt and audit of the application materials, the applications will be promptly reviewed by the Physical Therapy Program Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee uses a point system to rank applicant qualifications. The procedure for admittance is as follows:
- All students will be evaluated using the same admission criteria and assigned a point total.
- Students will be ranked in the order of point totals.
- A minimum point total is established by the admissions committee each year. Students who meet or are above this minimum point total will be offered positions in the program in order of point totals on a rolling admission basis.
- Students who fall below the minimum point total for direct admission may be invited for an interview with the admissions committee. The interview is a very important part of the application process. Interviewed applicants will be assessed on traits such as professional motivation, knowledge of the Physical Therapy profession, academic performance trends, interpersonal skills, diversity of life and professional experiences, integrity, and orientation to health care provider role.
We provide students with disabilities, reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements are requested to indicate their needs in writing at the time they are offered admission into the program. Students will be directed to work with the Office of Student Disability Services to determine exact accommodation requirements. Students who apply for admission to the Physical Therapy Program will be evaluated individually for their capability to perform in the role of a Physical Therapist as described by the American Academy of Physical Therapy.
Candidates will be notified regarding their admission status during the spring semester. Those accepting an invitation to join the program will begin their studies in May.