How To Apply

General Questions

What’s the term of entry?
The proposed term of entry is Summer 2026. We do not offer Fall or Spring entry dates.  Our program for first year students begins late June/early July each year. 

Are there in-person interviews?
No, admissions decisions are made solely on the holistic review of the application. 

Do I apply through PTCAS? 
We do not use PTCAS for our admissions process. Please apply through the link on this site beginning July 1. 

What does rolling admissions mean? 
We review every complete application received from July 1 through February 15.  (Incomplete applications will delay the review period.) The program typically fills before November, so we encourage you to apply early.

Transcripts

I studied abroad. Do you need those transcripts?
We normally do not need transcripts from study abroad programs as long as those courses are also listed on your undergraduate degree transcript.

My school doesn’t provide unofficial transcripts. What should I use?
You can use official copies if that’s what your school will provide.

I’m registered or plan to register for a prerequisite course, but the school doesn’t provide a transcript that shows the course. What should I use?
Nothing. You don’t need a transcript for courses you are currently taking or plan to take, but make sure any ungraded prerequisite is listed in the prerequisite section with “In Progress” chosen from the drop-down grading menu.

What transcripts do I need to submit?
You must submit unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate institutiona that you attended at the time of application. Failure to submit all transcripts will significantly delay the review of your application.
 

Prerequisite Courses

How many prerequisites can be unfinished at the time of application?
Only two. If you have more prerequisites that you are currently taking (in-progress) or planning to take, please wait until you have grades for those courses before submitting your application.

Do you accept AP or IB credits for prerequisite coursework?
Yes, prerequisites may be met with AP (score of 3 or above) or IB (score of 6 or above) credits. We do require an unofficial copy of your AP or IB score report to be uploaded to the application in the Test section.  (You may need to contact the College Board to receive those documents if you took AP test more than 3 years ago.) There is no limit on the number of AP test scores you can use.

Is there a minimum grade for prerequisite courses?
Yes, all prerequisites must have a minimum letter grade of C to be considered (medical terminology is also accepted pass/fail).  (Grades of C- do not meet the prerequisite requirement)

I received two grades for certain classes - one for the lecture and one for the lab. Which one should I use?
You can use both. List labs separately if they were graded independently

I retook a prerequisite course. How do I enter that into the application?
List previous attempts of prerequisite courses in the prerequisite section. When prompted, choose "Yes" to indicate that the course was later retaken for a better grade. Courses marked “Yes” are listed as previous attempts and are not used to calculate the prerequisite GPA. 

What should I do if I am unsure about a particular course I took or plan to take?
*If you have a specific question about a prerequisite, contact Mark Fierst, Admission Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please state the undergraduate institution, the specific course number you have a question about, and a web link to the course description, if applicable.

What information regarding the individual prerequisite course must I submit on the application?
When completing the prerequisite section on the application, you must include the subject, institution, and full course name and course number. (e.g., General Biology, BIOL 1009)
 

Observation Hours

How many hours do I need to have to apply? 
We require that 40 hours be completed by the time you submit your application. You may not count hours that you intend to observe within these 40 hours.

I'm entering my hours into the application, but they keep disappearing. What should I do? 
Round your hours to the nearest total. Do not include partial hours. 

Do you require verification? 
No, although we do ask for a description of your time spent in each experience. 

References

Can I include more than two references? 
Our application system allows for more than two references to be listed.  You are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation, but you may not submit more than three. (If you submit 4 or more references, it is up to the discretion of the reviewer which 3 letters they read.) We strongly recommend you choose only two references unless a third would provide perspective from a unique experience. 

Who should I ask to be a reference? 
One must be from a practicing physical therapist in a clinical setting. (This does not include Physical Therapy Assistants.) Letters from supervisors in other clinical settings, supervisors from jobs, professors, academic advisors, and other mentors are also good choices. We discourage personal recommendations.