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DPT Admissions
Thank you for your interest in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the WVU School of Medicine. Our pogram offers a 3-year, postbaccalaureate, entry-level DPT program. For over 40 years, our program has been committed to excellence in physical therapist education. We encourage you to browse our website to learn more about our diverse and experienced faculty, our comprehensive curriculum, and our excellent student outcomes. We invite you to attend one of our open house events for prospective students.
How to Apply
Applications for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program must be submitted via the PT Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).For applicants intending to enter the program in Summer 2012, the PTCAS application opens on July 15, 2011. To apply, visit the PTCAS website at www.ptcas.org
Our admissions deadlines are:
August 15, 2011 - Early Decision deadline (see below)
December 1, 2011 - First Round Deadline
January 16, 2012 - Second Round Deadline
Applicants are encouraged to make every attempt to meet the First Round deadline. If seats remain in the class following the first round review process, the committee will then consider applicants meeting the second round deadline of January 16, 2012.
Potential applicants should first carefully review our website, including links to the left to review our Admissions Requirements, Prerequisite Courses, and Frequently Asked Questions. Applicants should also view our profile page at PTCAS: http://www.ptcas.org/WestVirginia.html
Next, applicants should go to the PTCAS website and carefully review the instructions for submitting their application.
GRE Scores - Changes for 2011-2012
When requesting ETS to report your GRE scores to us, you should use Institution Code 7639. Please note that this Instutution Code is different from the code used for other programs at WVU. Using this code will result in your official scores being sent to PTCAS, who will verify your scores and send them on to us.
It is very important that you use the correct codes. If you do not use the correct codes, consideration of your application may be delayed.
Early Decision
New in 2011: We are participating in the new Early Decision program offered by PTCAS. The Early Decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular PT program is their first choice and that they will enroll if accepted. As an Early Decision applicant, you can apply to only one PTCAS program until a decision on your application has been made by your Early Decision program.
For more information on how Early Decision works, please visit http://www.ptcas.org/EarlyDecision.html.
Please note that our admissions committee will only consider applicants for Early Decision who meet all our admissions requirements AND have an overall GPA of at least 3.30.
Open House
For all prospective applicants for Doctor of Physical Therapy class entering summer 2012.
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: Room 1909 WVU Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown WV
Campus Visits
Prospective applicants who have questions concerning our admissions requirements, prerequisites, and admissions process should plan to attend one of our open house events. If you cannot attend an open house, you are welcome to schedule an appointment through our Office of Student Services.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Ms. Brenda Wolfe, Academic Advisor at 304-293-1690 or email bwolfe@hsc.wvu.edu. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to your intended visit.
Revised: June 2011