Doctorate of Physical Therapy Admissions

Routes of Admission

Any candidate who demonstrates a history of scholastic aptitude along with professional potential will be considered for admission. There are 2 routes of admission into the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy. All qualified students applying to our program are required to successfully complete an interview prior to being accepted.

1. Traditional Entry is a 4+3 model in which the student completes an undergraduate degree prior to entry into the graduate program in physical therapy.
2. The Pre-PT Early Assurance direct freshman entry program is a 3+3 model, available to a limited number of graduating high school seniors who can either enroll in Walsh University’s Division of Mathematics and Sciences Biology Pre-PT Early Assurance major or the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, Exercise Science pre-PT Early Assurance major.

Campus Tours

The DPT Program is offering tours to prospective students. Interested students will be provided an opportunity to tour the facilities and meet current students and faculty. Please email Ms. Morgan Gilbert at mgilbert@walsh.edu to register for a tour.

• Friday, August 16 at 1-2 PM 
• Friday, September 20  at 1-2 PM 
• Friday, October 18 at 1-2 PM 
• Friday, November 15 at 1-2 PM 
• Thursday, December 12 at 3-4 PM

How to Apply

Our program participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, known as PTCAS. Applicants applying to our program for the class of 2028 and 2029 (entering Fall 2025 and 2026) will apply online using the PTCAS application.

Admission Policies

The Physical Therapy Program adheres to the Non-Discrimination Policy established by the University:

The DPT program is professional program which leads to students graduating with a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. This allows our graduates to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), which is a nationwide exam that all graduates of accredited Physical Therapy programs must take to obtain licensure to practice. Each state has their own licensure board and procedures. The DPT program doesn’t provide licensure - only the completion of a degree which satisfies the requirements to take the NPTE.

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