Frequently Asked Questions

Admission decisions will be made based on the following:

• 3.0 GPA in the prerequisite courses.
• Volunteer Observation Hours. A minimum of 40 hours of volunteer experience under a licensed physical therapist. Documentation of volunteer experience is part of the PTCAS application.
  • Applicants will need to provide the following information on the PTCAS application:
    • Facility Name
    • Facility Address
    • Phone Number of Facility
    • Name of Supervising Physical Therapist
    • Email Address of Supervising Physical Therapist
    • Number of Hours Completed
  • Self-reported hours (hours without the above information) will NOT be accepted.    
  • We no longer accept volunteer forms.
• Two references. One MUST be from a PT.
• Essay and Short Answer Questions.
• TOEFL scores or Duolingo scores (if applicable).
• Interview.

No. The GRE's are no longer required as part of the admissions process.

A deposit is not required to hold your seat in the DPT Program.

The DPT program is a three-year, graduate professional program that follows three years of undergraduate coursework. From high school to graduating with a DPT degree will take a minimum of six years.

With a DPT degree and licensed in the state of your choice, you’ll be able to practice in a wide range of settings:

• Hospitals, including specialty areas such as acute care or geriatrics
• Outpatient practices
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools and universities
• Physician offices
• Home health agencies
• Nursing homes