Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
No
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
No
Description of supplemental materials required
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
7675
Last acceptable GRE test date for this cycle
01/15/2025
Oldest GRE test date considered for this cycle
01/15/2020
Additional information about program's GRE requirements
The program has no minimum GRE score and all applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of GRE performance.
Minimum and average GRE scores
Verbal reasoning scaled score
Verbal reasoning % score
Quantitative reasoning scaled score
Quantitative reasoning % score
Analytical writing scaled score
Analytical writing % score
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type accepted
Professor in Major
Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category
Professor
Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category
Academic
Evaluator type accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Evaluator type accepted
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type accepted
Politician
Evaluator type not accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type not accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type not accepted
Other
Evaluator type not accepted
Number of references required by program
3
Additional information about program's reference requirements
Three references are required including:1. Letter from a licensed physical therapist.2. Letter from a science, math, or liberal arts professor under which the applicant has studied.3. Letter from a person of the applicant’s choice who has supervised work experience or is otherwise uniquely qualified to comment on potential for professional study.These three letters are required and must be submitted through PTCAS.
PT Observation Hours
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - no verification of hours is required
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
40
DEADLINE for completion of all PT hours
02/01/2025
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
Information about how PT Observation Hours are used
Applicants must have a strong understanding of the profession; applicants must have worked or volunteered for a minimum of 40 hours in a physical therapy practice. No preference is given to applicants who complete more than 40 observation hours. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed observation hours in a variety of settings or with varied patient populations.
PT Experience
PT Experience Acceptable Individuals to Observe
| Selected Option | Minimum Required Hours | Maximum Required Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist (PT) | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Other | NotAccepted |
PT Experience: Type
| Selected Option | Minimum Required Hours | Maximum Required Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Person | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Virtual/Telehealth | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Hybrid In-Person/ Virtual | AcceptedConsidered |
PT Experience: Recognition
| Selected Option | Minimum Required Hours | Maximum Required Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Volunteer | AcceptedConsidered |
PT Experience: Setting Inpatient
| Selected Option | Minimum Required Hours | Maximum Required Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Hospital | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Nursing Home/ Skilled Nursing Facility/ Extended Care Facility | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Rehabilitation/ Sub-acute Rehabilitation | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Other Inpatient Facility | AcceptedConsidered |
PT Experience: Setting Outpatient
| Selected Option | Minimum Required Hours | Maximum Required Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free-standing PT or Hospital Clinic | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Home Health | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Industrial/ Ocupational Health | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| School/ Pre-school | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Wellness/ Prevention/ Fitness Facility | AcceptedConsidered | ||
| Other Outpatient Facility | AcceptedConsidered |
PT Experience: Setting Other
| Selected Option | Minimum Required Hours | Maximum Required Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attended PT Session as Patient | NotAccepted | ||
| Attended PT Session w/ Family Member | NotAccepted | ||
| Observe Non-PT/PTA Healthcare Provider | NotAccepted | ||
| Special Olympics Volunteer | NotAccepted | ||
| HOSA: Future Health Professionals PT Competitive Event Participant | NotAccepted | ||
| Other | NotAccepted |
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.55
Program-specific prerequisite
3.67
Science
3.44
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
No
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
CanadianTranscriptsDictionary
Send WES foreign evaluation for Canadian courses to PTCAS
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
Other
Citizenship requirements
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
If English is not the applicant's native language, TOEFL scores are required. This requirement is waived if the applicant has attended a minimum of two consecutive years of college in the United States or if the applicant is a permanent US resident.
