First-Year Student Application Process
The Dual-Degree BS / DPT program admits students through the undergraduate first-year student application process (also called an early assurance program). Provided the student meets academic progression standards throughout their undergraduate years, they will be guaranteed a seat in the graduate portion of the program.
Typically, DPT students combine their graduate studies with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences studies and minors in human movement or sports medicine.
Key Admission Dates
Apply for the fall semester
| Application Type |
Application Deadline |
FAFSA Priority Deadline^
|
Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants |
Matriculation Fee and Housing Deposit Due |
| Early Decision |
November 1 |
January 15 |
Mid-November |
March 15 |
| Early Action* |
November 15 |
March 1 |
Early-December |
May 1 |
| Regular Decision** |
February 1 |
March 1 |
Beginning Mid-December |
May 1 |
Early Decision: This application plan is binding.
Early Action and Regular Decision: These application plans are non-binding.
*We strongly encourage candidates to apply Early Action (November 15 application date) for full consideration for the following programs: diagnostic medical sonography, entry-level master’s physician assistant, physical therapy, radiologic sciences and traditional nursing.
**The admissions committee will make every effort to have a decision to applicants within two weeks from the time an application is complete. Priority is given to those applying by February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered as part of our Regular Decision program. Check your admissions status
^The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is scheduled to open on or around December 1. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn about the FAFSA
Admission Requirements
Your GPA alone doesn’t tell the full story of your academic strengths and talents. That’s why we look at many factors when considering each application for admission, especially as those factors relate to the specific program you’re applying to. We look at subject-specific courses you’ve taken and AP credits you’ve earned, as well as awards and other achievements.
Expected of all students:
- High school transcript
- A personal essay on what unique traits will you bring to the physical therapy profession that will help you to be successful
- At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or someone who can reflect on your dedication and work ethic
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of mathematics
- 4 years of science
- 2 years of social science and foreign language
- 3 academic electives
Learn more
Test score policy
Advanced standing credit
Recommended Shadowing
Applicants to the program must complete a total of 20 observation hours across two different clinical settings (10 hours in each setting). Applicants are encouraged to spend half of their observation in a rehabilitation facility and the other half in an acute care setting.
How to Apply
While admission requirements differ for traditional, international and military students, we are committed to making the application process as simple and streamlined as possible. Learn more about each admission process and complete your application by clicking the links below.
Once admitted, you’ll also have the option to apply to the university’s Honors Program, which presents not only a more challenging academic experience, but many opportunities for cultural growth as well.
Additional Resources
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Here to answer your questions
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