doctor of physical therapy application & admission process

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLICATION & ADMISSION PROCESS

The Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program selects students based upon

cumulative grade point average (GPA), prior academic performance, GRE scores from ETS

(Educational Testing Service), physical therapy volunteerism, completed applications (Physical

Therapist Centralized Application Service and FAMU School of Graduate Studies, Research and

Continuing Education), and letters of recommendation. Students are admitted to the program

during the fall semester only. Graduate students in the program must maintain a 3.0 grade point

average (GPA) during the program. Students are involved in professional development through

participation in the American Physical Therapy Association events and other professional and

academic opportunities at the local, state, regional, national, and/or international level.

HOW TO APPLY

The FAMU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized

Application Service (PTCAS) each year from July 15

to October 15

PTCAS

P.O. Box 9112

Watertown, MA 02471

[email protected]

(617) 612-204

PTCAS may take up to 6 weeks to verify supporting documents. Therefore, early application is

highly recommended. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm that all your materials have

been received by contacting PTCAS to confirm receipt of materials.

PTCAS MATERIALS

A completed application includes:

• The PTCAS application form online at www.ptcas.org

• An autobiographical essay, as described on the PTCAS application.

• Official transcripts for all college and university coursework.

• Verification of completion of a minimum of 30 hours of clinical observation in a

physical therapy setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

• Three letters of recommendation (using the form provided by PTCAS) from faculty,

academic advisors, physical therapists, or employers addressing the applicant’s ability,

motivation, and interest in pursuing graduate studies in Physical Therapy.

• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores to PTCAS: a minimum combined

score of 300 on the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination

(GRE), AND a GRE analytical writing score of ≥3.0.

The GRE code for FAMUs Doctor of Physical Therapy program is 5215.

GRE scores must be less than 5 years old.

• Supplemental Application to the FAMU School of Graduate Studies, Research and

Continuing Education ($30 non-refundable application fee required).

• The FAMU School of Graduate Studies, Research and Continuing Education is

available at: https://www.applyweb.com/famug/index.ftl

*If an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language or when an applicant's

degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a

country where English is the only official language or from a university where English is the only

official language of instruction, the following is required:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL= 550/paper-based; 80 internet-based)

or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores (6.5) sent directly to

FAMU from the Testing Service.

*If an applicant is offered a seat in the program:

• Immunization Form. To expedite processing, please download and print the

Immunization Form and mail the completed form to the address specified on the form.

• Evidence of Health Insurance.

• Criminal background checks and/or drug screenings will be requested of applicants who

are admitted into the professional program.

• Additional On-boarding materials as required by the Division of Physical Therapy.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION FILES WILL BE CONSIDERED

Once FAMU DPT has received the completed PTCAS application, the Graduate School’s

supplemental application, and the $30 application fee, the applicant’s file will be reviewed by the

Physical Therapy Division’s Committee on Admission. Final admission to the University is subject

to approval by the Graduate Office of Admissions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm

that all requested materials have been received by PTCAS and subsequently by the School of

Graduate Studies, Research and Continuing Education.

Florida A&M University

School of Graduate Studies, Research and Continuing Education

Admissions Office

515 Orr Drive

(Room 469 Tucker Hall)

Tallahassee, FL 32307

850-599-3505