DPT admission requirements vary, so check the requirements of the programs in which you are interested.
Most schools require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Be sure to take the GRE a minimum of 6 weeks before your first application deadline. Check your schools' GRE codes in advance of the exam. A TOEFL score may also be required if English is not your primary language.
Letters of reference may be required from professors, physical therapists, or other individuals. Most schools require two or three letters of reference. Check your schools’ letter requirements and be sure to request letters well in advance of your deadlines.
Many schools either require or recommend physical therapy observations hours. Frequently, a licensed physical therapist must verify these hours.
Transcripts should be submitted from every university and college you have attended. Check your program to determine whether transcripts should be sent directly to your program or to the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). Recent and current Sewanee students can request their official transcripts through Banner. For directions, including how to request transcripts without a Banner ID, visit this website from the Registrar’s Office.
Deadlines: The PTCAS early decision deadline is August 15, 2017. Deadlines vary by program, with many regular application deadlines as early as the beginning of October. Be aware that many programs have rolling admission or more than one deadline. Research your programs and find out if they offer early decision, priority, or preferred deadlines.
